| Baby showers are not complete without a few silly | | | | pair of scissors. Each guest guesses how much yarn |
| games to get everyone laughing. Sometimes the | | | | is needed to go once around expectant mom's tummy |
| difficulty is deciding which ones to play. Consider your | | | | and cuts it to that size. Mom-to-be is last. She ropes |
| guest list. Is the group shy or outgoing? Are they | | | | the yarn around once and the guests compare their |
| athletes or couch potatoes? Just remember, the goal | | | | yarns to hers. The piece of yarn closest to the right |
| is to have fun. | | | | size wins. |
| If your group is overly shy try games that will not single | | | | · A more involved game is the Busy Mom. It is |
| out anyone. These kinds of games will usually suit the | | | | not for the faint at heart or those who are afraid to |
| couch potatoes also. They are easy to assemble and | | | | stand in front of a crowd. Mom has a doll, pretend |
| bring with you. | | | | phone, basket of baby clothes (no more than eight |
| · In the Name Game you put the expectant | | | | items), and a bag of clothespins. Each guest takes a |
| mom's name across the top of the paper and let | | | | turn being "mom". She must hang the clothes on the |
| guests figure out as many baby names as possible | | | | clothesline while holding the clothespin bag, the baby, |
| using only those letters in mom's name. | | | | and talking on the phone. The clothesline may be held |
| · In another easy one, give each guest a paper | | | | by two other guests or can be strung between two |
| bag and see who can create the most unique baby | | | | chairs. The hostess will time the guests and see who |
| outfit by tearing off pieces of the bag. | | | | is fastest. |
| · Lastly, you can bring a skein of yarn and a | | | | |