15 ‘Presents’ I’d Rather Have Than A Push Present
“Push presents,” one of many irksome words from the list of ever increasing mommy vocabulary, are a load of malarkey. Furthermore malarkey-tastic is the notion that a diamond encrusted fill in the blank is your “earned” carrot/present for reproducing. Some ladies may be pleased as pie to have a wad of sapphires following the birth of the child. But if we’re talking “presents” — and not just what is straight expected — I’d rather have a mess of this:
1. A partner who helps
2. Homemade meals that I did not make
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3. A parent who helps
4. Cozy cashmere à la Kate Middleton
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5. A sibling who helps
6. A sleep doula
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7. A mother-in-law/father-in-law who helps
8. A friendly maid to keep the house looking decent
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9. A sister-in-law/brother-in-law who helps
10. Some fabulous and helpful lactation coaching
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11. A cousin who helps
12. A laundress who specializes in ironing
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13. A neighbor who helps
14. A dishwasher that never, ever, ever, EVER breaks down
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15. A friend who helps
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