By Maryline, on July 29th, 2010%
A revelation.
Don’t try subtlety on new moms, it doesn’t work.
Get to the point and quickly. There is a very short attention span; one that gets easily distracted…
Two proofs for this statement.
My girlfriend E, proud mother of Mister D, had kindly given me some fresh produce from her garden — what was left after the deers helped themselves . . . → Read More: New moms say: “Make your point”
By Maryline, on July 20th, 2010%
Rather than venting over work, all it takes is a little humor. Notice how I did not attach the name of any coworker to each of the “tips” below…
10 – Choose a fancy background with an intricate font. And make it as hard as possible to decipher your message!
9 – Lack courtesy … and share your . . . → Read More: 10 Email Tips to Maximize Counter-Performance
By Maryline, on July 18th, 2010%
Not sure that’s the official name for it, but I’ve come to the realization that becoming a mom wasn’t the ultimate “stop” in motherhood.
Until you’ve had two, you’re a rookie. (Spoiler warning: If you’re a rookie, or not even a mom quite yet, maybe come back to this post later, I’d hate to burst your bubble)
And . . . → Read More: The First-time Mom Syndrome
By Maryline, on July 14th, 2010%
When I was pregnant with T, we were told he was due to arrive March 23rd.
Because we did not find out if we were going to have a boy or a girl (though it turns out my prediction was right on!), this due date was — in my mind anyway — the only thing I knew for sure. . . . → Read More: Overdue Date
By Maryline, on July 12th, 2010%
Over the holiday week-end, we popped a Disney DVD in the car just for kicks and giggles; T is quite a little too young in my opinion, but we the ride was getting a little long and I was desperate to find some entertainment for my little guy.
While T barely looked at the screen, I, on the . . . → Read More: Peter Pan is such a jerk!
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