We have several weddings and baby showers to go to in the next few months. We love all of these people dearly and are thrilled to celebrate with them. But... a few of them have me shaking my head wondering what on earth they were thinking when they registered!

One couple is expecting their first child, between what they have already bought and what is on their registry they have no fewer than 9 baby container type devices (swing, bouncy seat, bumbo...), 4 changing tables as well as many other large limited use things. I know she is just nervous and trying to cover her bases but it is a lot of stuff for someone who has declared her house will not be overrun by baby stuff.

Another couple is super frugal but not entirely due to finances (they aren't by any means rich but they are not in a place where they need to be pinching pennies even though they do.) Their registry is filled with top of the line everything, $250 sheet sets, pricey china, expensive espresso machine etc. There are very few items under $100 and those that are look like crummy gifts. I understand wanting nice things but when they regularly use a $9 coffee maker it seems odd to all of a sudden decide they want a $200 one.

I feel like I keep running into this type of thing where people think since they aren't paying for it so they put less thought into what they will choose. Like I said, I am happy to help celebrate with them and I will choose a gift that works for our budget and off their registries but sometimes I can't help but shake my head and wonder what people were thinking!