Tag: New Parent
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A Bundle of Joy (and it’s not what you think)
My friends are about to have their first little Bundle of Joy. Their friends had a baby shower for them and I was unable to attend. So, I’m supposed to bring them a shower gift that I would have brought to the shower. And that is a Target Card. Here’s why.
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What’s in a Name?
There is a time-honored tradition of all seasoned parents. It is our job to provide useful ‘advice’ to them until they run to the hills. When my friends announced that they were going to have their first child, I immediately went into overdrive. I believe they are now hiding under their desks. In any case,…
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What You’re Not Expecting
Don’t Blink. Being a parent is over before you know it. The Things No One Tells you before you become a parent. 1) Do It Now 2) Skip Lamaze the Nurse knows what to do 3) Never Mess with the Sleeping Baby 4) For Grandma, it’s payback time 5) The Apple does not fall far…