Big Sister

When we found out we were pregnant, we thought of all kinds of fun ways to tell people the good news. From phone calls to emails to blog posts, the word spread, but we had a unique idea that involved Lucy to share the news with Ed's family who is getting together this weekend in the Hamptons. Well, we failed in execution because we already called them, BUT we did decide to follow-through on the original plan which was to outfit Lucy in a Big Sister t-shirt. :)

I took the cue from blog fav Young House Love on the idea and even the vendor for the shirt which turned out to be Chicago T-Shirt Deli. And I'm so glad I did. It came today and I couldn't get over how adorable it was. And I'm not just talking about the t-shirt, but the actual packaging it came in. Who gets excited about packaging? Well, apparently ME! :)

Check this out...when I opened the ordinary brown box I was delighted to see a package wrapped in deli paper. Inside the deli paper was a doggie-bag - literally with a doggie photo on it! Inside the doggie bag was my "Kosher Style" order along with a bag of potato chips and a napkin complete with washing instructions. TOO CLEVER!!


My favorite is how the actual t-shirt was wrapped - apparently it is low card, made of Grade A fresh poultry and is HOT! And it was...check Miss Lucy out:


I think she is going to be a great big sister...and now she is doing it in style!