A Stork Day

Before William was born it was suggested to me by both my father and my brother that I should have a Stork Party.

For people who are unaware of such a thing it is the male version of a Baby Shower and usually consists of “head wetting” activities and pub crawls.

At the time, being 26, it seemed like a great idea; that wouldn’t enjoy a pub crawl that resembled your Stag do with your friends and family celebrating your impending step in to fatherhood?

I remember at the time enjoying it but I did think the act was slightly archaic. I reflect back now and think that I would have enjoyed something more laid back and centred on me and my likes.

With this in mind and my oldest friend expecting his first child this year I wanted to treat him to a personalised Stork party of his own.

We are both incredibly geeky and with that a night out on the town getting wasted would have been quite far from what either us would have enjoyed. Instead I made a plan that would suit us and was centred on him.

This last weekend we had the opportunity to spend some time together. He works, is expecting a new baby and him living now 200 miles away it has always been difficult to put that time aside. Then work and having the Boys it limits my time too.

He turned up Thursday Evening and rather than going full throttle we relaxed, chatted and enjoyed a nice takeaway.

The morning came and a day of activities were planned.

We started off with a classic full English breakfast.  To be honest it felt like the manliest man activity planned!

We then went off to a fairly local shopping complex, Bluewater.  After some general window shopping and gadget investigation we grabbed a quick coffee at Costa and then went to go watch the new Star Wars Movie; The Force Awakens at the Showcase Cinema.

Absolutely loved the film by the way and it was great to watch it with a good friend. We were lucky enough as well to get the Gallery seating and its extra bonus of snacks and drinks throughout.

After the film had ended we then went for our evening meal out at Wagamama where, again, we were treated to Sides, Main and Dessert.

After having a fully indulgent day we went home and relaxed.

This for us was spent playing video games. Nothing exciting, just two guys relaxing.

I know my friend had an awesome few days, just as much as I did. There was no binge drinking (although maybe admittedly binge eating) but more activities that were centred on the person and their likes and interests. Something that I hope he will remember after the change that happens when tiny feet enter the world.

Dad’s did you do anything special before your baby was born? What would a Stork day be like for you?

Mum’s do you like the idea that the Dads have a day like this in a mirrored response to a Baby Shower?

(I was given this meal and experiences for free to review. My opinion, tastebuds, and glutton ways are my own and I am under no obligations to give a positive review. Please see my full disclosure at the bottom of my blog)