the baby bonus

[rm]

It is, despite the tone of the Times, hardly a new idea. Certainly it was a done thing in the world of my childhood, but like the non-romantic vision of the engagement ring, it was a form of insurance.

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/06/fashion/06push.html

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[phaenix-ash.livejournal.com]

in my life this took the form of scented candles and lotions and books, mostly from other mothers. every year on T's bday i buy myself some small but pampering to mark the anniversary of what is a much bigger and harder job than i ever imagined.

that being said, the tone of this article is just revolting. the last thing i was thinking when T was born was "give me diamonds!" "baby bling"? shoot me.