Pregnancy & Newborn

He's 4 months old and has already sent his first work email

velvet_tiffin_4897

I was answering a department email with the baby on my lap, because that is the only place he will sit quietly in the afternoons. I looked away for a moment to pick up his rattle. When I looked back the reply had gone. Three lines of a half-finished sentence, then a long row of the letter j, then 'Regards', because the signature is automatic. The head of department replied within ten minutes: 'Noted.' I have no idea what she thinks she has noted.

4 comments

  • silver_piano_798

    Most mail apps let you delay sending by a few seconds, some up to thirty. Worth switching on, at least until he starts walking. 'Noted' is the perfect reply though. It commits to nothing.

    • cedar_pigeon_7422

      We've had the same with our six month old, except he managed to start a video call with my manager. I was in a vest. The send delay is on now, and so is a screen lock.

  • quiet_sketch_8443

    Ayyo, the row of j's 😄 My younger one once typed 'kkkkkk' into my status when she was a baby. Twelve people asked if I was okay.

  • linen_pool_4025

    mine did this to a client on a sunday when he was small. nobody ever mentioned it. i've always wondered if they thought it was a code

  • mango_bottle_4056

    Please tell me you've kept that email. Years from now it will be the best thing to show him ❤️

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