So last night's episode of The Office taught us all about babies and baby showers.
Here are some quick take away points:
It's polite to hold showers at work, but it's really only necessary if an employee or their spouse is the one having the baby. No need to hold a shower for a employee's ex.
Super expensive strollers that promise various safety features probably hold up under normal circumstances. Being dragged behind a car however may cause damage.
I can't say for sure, but I'd be willing to bet money that practicing for a baby's delivery by birthing a watermelon (even one that is coated in butter to make it more realistic) probably won't prepare you for the actual event.
I'm sure I'm missing a bunch of other good lessons, but those are the three that really struck me. Feel free to leave your lessons in the comments.
Never, ever try to fashion a baby cornucopia with a co-workers child without said co-workers permission.
Ladies: Check pockets, etc. before you do laundry so you don’t accidentally wash your lipstick.
Assorted thoughts:
-- I can definitely say that a slippery watermelon does not adequately compare with childbirth. But it is close to the size of a small child.
-- Double and triple-check the spelling of the child's name before you order the M&Ms.
-- And, why did Pam even answer the phone in the laundromat? She kept on saying "I can't hear you..." Well, no duh, you're standing in a noisy laundry center. Take a walk outside.