Did I ever mention that fully 50% of my department is pregnant? Of course, there are only four of us in the department, but they’ve been pregnant in tandem, and there will actually be ONE WHOLE MONTH when they will both be out on leave at the same time. But I’m not worried.
[insert cartoon image of me chewing my nails and shavings flying off to either side in great arcs]
Well, that number went down by one today. Just before noon, our little Neelie had a baby girl, as predicted by the cake at her shower. (I had a hint from the sonographer but the important thing is that we got the cake right.)
So! We have a wonderful temp all ready to fill in, and fortunately she has worked here before and is one sharp cookie so she can slide right into the other position when my coordinator goes out… Life! Who doesn’t love it?
P.S. Someone’s been fiddling with my mood manikin. Doesn’t he look like he’s doing the Hava Nagila?
actually to me that looks more like: ‘Exit, stage left.’
Sounds like you have a reliable fill in person.
It looks to me like your manikin needs to get to the bathroom fast.
so freakin happy these days that, for the first time in my career, i’m the only woman in my department. it’s the one place where i don’t have to walk around with a knot in my stomach, wondering if the next person i meet will announce their pregnancy.
Secret word: I’m “merely” trying to do my job.
Looking forward to the Style section on Sunday!
I think your manakin needs to pee.
Hey, I’ve seen the real Manikin Pis!