We visited the local Babies R Us today. You see, my brother and his wife Liz are expecting their first child. A boy. So, the rest of the family (Me, my wife, my mom, my grandmother and my aunt) trekked to Baby Land today to purchase all things baby.

Things I noticed while in baby land…

1. Maternity clothes, just like normal clothes, vary in style. While there were some moms who were dressed in traditional oversized shirts and stretch pants, others were a bit more daring. My favorite was the woman in a pink mini-skirt, high heels, and three-quarter shirt with baby clearly exposed. She brought a new meaning to the phrase, “sexy mama.”
2. There is serious money to be made on babies. $350 on a deluxe milking machine (I mean, breast pump)! $200 for a stroller! $700 for a small baby armoire (for that amount of money, the kid’s bringing it with him to college!).
3. How come the most comfortable clothes you’ll ever wear are only made in baby sizes
4. Most people, my brother and sister in law included, don’t register for all of the things they need. I guarantee you when it’s my turn, I’m going to have about 20 pages of registry items. Who knows, someone may be feeling generous and purchase the $200 stroller!
5. Newborn babies cries are pretty cute.
6. Finally, being around all the baby stuff makes you want one of your own.

Excuse, me while I go discuss this with my wife.