Using Lawn Signs for Baby Showers

Once upon a time many years ago it was common to see stork signs popping up all over town to announce the arrival of a new baby. Recently, at least in my neighborhood this practice has fallen out of favor; as has the use of lawn signs for birthdays and parties. Why? Who wouldn’t want to announce that they are the guest of honor at a shower? That they are now xx years old or that they have a new addition?

There are a lot of reasons that this practice has fallen out of favor- at least in my area- and I for one am not anxious for it to come back into favor- ever.

First, there is the privacy aspect. I do not want to announce to people: “hey look at all of the expensive stuff I am getting!!” It is like a please come steal my gifts sign. There of course are the more sinister motives too-for one being kidnapping….things that just thinking about make my blood run cold.

Then of course there is the concern of etiquette. You do not want to advertize your party and have someone who thought she should be invited drive down the road and see that she was excluded. What a way to celebrate welcoming a new baby…By hurting someone’s feelings.

Another reason? I just don’t like drawing that much attention to myself. Especially when I was pregnant and the size of a small apartment building, I drew enough attention on my own. No need for a lawn sign to increase it.

Maybe it is yet another regional thing. In my Chicago suburb I have not seen any lawn signs for baby showers. A brief, non scientific, poll of my friends indicated that they have not seen them either and they are not crazy about the idea. Around here we typically go for a few balloons at most.

Of course your opinion very well may be completely different from mine. If it is- go for it. Party it up. Get the biggest sign you want. Call me a party pooper. I can take it.

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