Without further ado, let's get into the thick of it, shall we?

The following are some examples of items provided to me by, let's just call her "Grandma." Grandma has been so excited since we found out we were pregnant, that she has picked up a few choice things.

For your enjoyment, please view the following:

 That is a giant blue scarf. As in, it's approximately 6' long. That's important for a baby born in June to have! I mean, what if his father and I decide to participate in the Iditarod, and can only bring ONE item of clothing in which to swaddle our baby? Giant blue scarf?: Check!

Let me start off with this: I don't take astrology seriously. But, even so, it would be nice to have the CORRECT sign on my baby. I'm not even sure when a Pisces is born. And what's with the frilly shoes? What's with shoes AT ALL?! It's going to be MONTHS before he can wear these!! You know what I need, diapers. Can you just get me some diapers, mom?

Aaaaaaaaaaand I guess not. "What's that" you ask? It's a white dress. With a hoodie. It's a white terrycloth hoody dress for my son. He is going to be the prettiest little drag queen in our Mommy&Me class.

This is a pink hat with pink booties. I guess they're supposed to complete the outfit with the dress? I'm not really sure anymore.

I'm not entirely sure what the hell happened here. I think she thinks I windsurf on my off time. I live near DC... and I hate the beach. PERFECT!!

This is a rat. Mr. Rat is covered in what Mommy likes to call "Wee little choking hazards." WHAT FUN!

I am actually sorely tempted to keep this little wifebeater, and get pictures of our son taken with teeny little bottles of Bud, and a toy shotgun. But, I hear that's child abuse. Couldn't you just see a little infant with a stick-on tattoo that reads "I <3 Mom"? Wow... ok, maybe I should get rid of this before my son whips out a banjo...

I don't even..... at this point in day, I had given up. You have to understand that what you're seeing is just a SAMPLE of the things she brought with her. This looks like a piece of cheese mated with an octopus. I'm not sure what's going on here. In fact, if YOU have a theory, please leave it in the comments. All ideas are welcome.

You won't win one of these sparkling pieces of..... product. However, if you beat a path to the thrift store for our local animal shelter, you might be able to pick them up yourself!!

Good luck, and happy thrifting!