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For those of you who have brought home older children or sibling groups, I have a question regarding a "baby" shower event for them. Some ladies at our church would like to throw a "big kid shower" for us and have been asking if we'd prefer to have it before we left or after we returned as more of a welcome home type party. Personally, I am not a fan of events where I am the center of attention. I am feeling a bit protective of these children right now and I can't imagine expecting them to be the center of attention upon returning home in a group of people they don't know. If we wait until they are comfortable most of our "shower" needs will be met by necessity. I'm inclined to do the shower before we go to Colombia and introduce them to people as they are comfortable, not knowing how soon that will be. What have your experiences been? Advice? Thanks!
Megan
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we had ours without our children present...at the time they were almost 2, 10 , and 11. they were fine getting a bunch of gifts that had been openned....many things that were necessary, and some fun things. the shower was really for us, the new parents. later we had an adoption party, where people came and celebrated them, without gifts.
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One family at my church adopted a 6 year old and 12 year old from Russia. About one month after they arrived, we (our church) held an open house for them. I think there were a few gifts for the girls. It was more of a chance to meet the girls and have them meet us. This was more than six years ago, but I think I am remembering correctly.