Monday, August 22, 2011

Tomcat and stork meet mid-flight

Excitement is almost tangible in the agency air at the moment, with not one but two mothers-to-be aboard the Tomcat - Jeanene and Kim-Lee. Not wanting to pass up a makietie opportunity, the crew recently decided to throw a surprise baby shower for the young moms and their unborn sons. After much strategic planning, many secret missions and some near slips of the tongue, the big party day finally arrived. No detail had been overlooked - snacks, presents, non-alcoholic drinks for pregnant mommies and even "M" for "Martin" (Jeanene's son) and "B" for "Blake" (Kim-Lee's son) cupcakes had been carefully acquired.

Once everything had been set out and The Plan set into motion, the crew stationed themselves in the boardroom. After much anticipation and a popping balloon threatening to give the game away, the unsuspecting mothers finally opened the door, to be welcomed by the pop of a champagne cork, a slightly amended version of "Veels geluk liewe maatjie" and balloons with the words "Welcome Jeanene and Martin" and "Welcome Kim-Lee and Blake".

While the crew tucked into a lavish spread of mini hamburgers, hotdogs, sausage rolls and other lip-smacking treats, Jeanene and Kim opened a shower of presents to the oohs, aahs and broody sighs of those around. Gift bags revealed everything from teeny-tiny Springbok jerseys and teddy bear to chocolates and sweet things for the moms to enjoy. And though the party is now over and it's back to work for the Tomcat team, we're all eagerly counting down the days with Jeanene and Kim.

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