What to expect when you're expecting + Wednesday Wishes

way, ha ha ha!

Wake up and smell the linoleum floors, Kelly.

We sat down with a lovely associate, went over information, giggled and oooh'ed and aahhh'ed. Then she kindly said, "We're not like other stores where we just give you the scanner and let you run free."

Screeching tires

Us: "Wait... what?"

Sales associate: "No, I'll be walking with you through the store to help you better manage your time."

My thoughts: Okay, whatever lady. No biggie, you lead us through, we'll scan some things, no bridal meltdown needed here.....

People, I kid you not when I tell you, the whole process took 4 hours. Read it, 4 hours. And we only got 2/3 of the store done!! That's when the bridal meltdown came. Not by muah, but by Hunter. Yes, ladies, my strapping fellow of 6'4, 250 lbs., all football muscle, had a minor meltdown.

*Snickers... Look who bridezilla is now!*

Rightfully so - he was tired, had been drug through a store, and was hangry (hangry: anger when hungry). So I had the associate wrap it up quickly with the section we were in, scheduled to come back alone Thursday to complete the process, and briskly left the store with my diva falling apart. Bless his heart, he really is a trooper.

Am I going back Thursday to finish? Ya'll are sprayed roach crazy if you think I'm going back in there to be led around again. Thank you sweet baby Jesus for the world of online registry. Thus, I have cancelled my appointment for Thursday, completed the rest of the registry online (who knew I had half a brain and could do this myself?!), registered with Target online, and all at the comfort of my desk.

So some tidbits for any of my bride-to-be friends:

+ If registering in the store, wear a good set of shoes, comfy clothes, and bring snacks

+ If registering in the store, do not think you're being a snot by telling the associate, "No, I don't need a sausage maker because we hunt and have our meats processed." (Our associate was vegetarian/vegan/didn't believe in eating meat - no judgement- so she was shocked at our lifestyle)

+ If registering in the store, do not get mad at your husband-to-be for wandering away from you. He's not interested in this. Trust me, he's only there because you drug him there. If he says he's interested, he's lying.

+ For the love of God, just register online. I'm very much a visual creature so online was somewhat hard for me, but by golly they have pictures and tons of details online. Just save yourself the trouble.

I hope these stories and tidbits have been helpful in some way. I did talk to friends later who said they were able to run wild in Bed Bath & Beyond, without the assistance of an associate. Maybe what happened to us was because of a new store policy. Maybe she was trying to make money. Or maybe we just looked like a bunch of confused folks. Nevertheless, ya'll enjoy the moments you have during the planning process! Hunter and I have laughed non-stop about the whole adventure!

Just for giggles, here's a picture post diva meltdown:

You can't help but laugh at that sweet face, with his hair all wild