New moms say: “Make your point”

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”

10 Email Tips to Maximize Counter-Performance

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

The First-time Mom Syndrome

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

Overdue Date

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

Peter Pan is such a jerk!

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!