Baby Shower? What's That?

A few days ago I had to attend a friend and former colleague's baby shower. After the usual juggling around of schedules, the plan was for me to go with another dear friend and leave the kids at home with my husband. As the day neared, Big N, who had been part of the gift-selection process, wanted me to stay and not go. He wanted the four of us to hang out and do something together.

So he said, "Mom, do you really have to go to the baby bath?"