https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 21:32:56 +0000 Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:13:27 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=22422 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22422&PID=543101&title=just-a-mum#543101 Author: ooEvaoo
Subject: 22422
Posted: 13 November 2008 at 3:13pm

Ima put that title on my bebo :D lmfaOoOo......then people will think...well why the heck is she gona study to become an OT!]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:13:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22422&PID=543101&title=just-a-mum#543101 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22422&PID=542953&title=just-a-mum#542953 Author: NeoshasMummy
Subject: 22422
Posted: 13 November 2008 at 12:23pm

]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:23:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22422&PID=542953&title=just-a-mum#542953 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22422&PID=542794&title=just-a-mum#542794 Author: DzinerGirl
Subject: 22422
Posted: 13 November 2008 at 9:13am

Hahaha LOL ]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:13:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22422&PID=542794&title=just-a-mum#542794 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22422&PID=542759&title=just-a-mum#542759 Author: Hopes
Subject: 22422
Posted: 13 November 2008 at 8:38am

I hadn't seen it, and it gave me a good chuckle. ]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 08:38:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22422&PID=542759&title=just-a-mum#542759 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22422&PID=542752&title=just-a-mum#542752 Author: jaycee
Subject: 22422
Posted: 13 November 2008 at 8:28am

I saw that years ago - before I became a "Research Associate in the field of Child Development and Human Relations" - and it is sooooo much funnier now! ]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 08:28:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22422&PID=542752&title=just-a-mum#542752 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22422&PID=542408&title=just-a-mum#542408 Author: Paws
Subject: 22422
Posted: 12 November 2008 at 5:07pm

I've seen that one before and think it is so spot on!!!! ]]> Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:07:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22422&PID=542408&title=just-a-mum#542408 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22422&PID=542403&title=just-a-mum#542403 Author: MumsyMoo
Subject: 22422
Posted: 12 November 2008 at 5:04pm

JUST A MUM?

A woman, renewing her driver's license at the Motor Registration office,
was asked by the counter clerk to state her occupation.

She hesitated, uncertain how to classify herself.
"What I mean is," explained the counter clerk,
"do you have a job or are you just a ..?"

"Of course I have a job," snapped the woman.
"I'm a Mum."
"We don't list 'Mum' as an occupation,
'housewife' covers it,"
Said the clerk emphatically.

I forgot all about her story until one day I found myself in the same situation, this time at our own Medicare office.

The Clerk was obviously a career woman, poised, efficient, and possessed of a high sounding title like,
"Official Interrogator" or "Town Registrar."
"What is your occupation?" she probed.

What made me say it? I do not know.
The words simply popped out.
"I'm a Research Associate in the field of
Child Development and Human Relations."

The clerk paused, ball-point pen frozen in midair and
looked up as though she had not heard right.

I repeated the title slowly emphasizing the most significant words.
Then I stared with wonder as my pronouncement was written,
in bold, black ink on the official questionnaire.

"Might I ask," said the clerk with new interest,
"just what you do in your field?"

Coolly, without any trace of fluster in my voice,
I heard myself reply,
"I have a continuing program of research,
(what mother doesn't)
In the laboratory and in the field,
(normally I would have said indoors and out).
I'm working for my Masters, (first the Lord and then the whole family)
and already have four credits (all daughters).
Of course, the job is one of the most demanding in the humanities,
(any mother care to disagree?)
and I often work 14 hours a day, (24 is more like it).
But the job is more challenging than most run-of-the-mill careers and the rewards are
more of a satisfaction rather than just money."

There was an increasing note of respect in the clerk's voice as she
completed the form, stood up, and personally ushered me to the door.

As I drove into our driveway, buoyed up by my glamorous new career,
I was greeted by my lab assistants -- ages 13, 7, and 3.
Upstairs I could hear our new experimental model,
(a 6 month old baby) in the child development program,
testing out a new vocal pattern.
I felt I had scored a beat on bureaucracy!
And I had gone on the official records as someone more distinguished and indispensable to mankind than "just another Mum." Motherhood!

What a glorious career!
Especially when there's a title on the door.

Does this make grandmothers
"Senior Research associates in the field of
Child Development and Human Relations"
And great grandmothers
"Executive Senior Research Associates?"
I think so!!!
I also think it makes Aunts
"Associate Research Assistants."]]> Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:04:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22422&PID=542403&title=just-a-mum#542403