Family Cfos Gifts

Statue of a housewife.

"Forget five-year plans. Let's just figure out how to make it to lunch."

'Now that I have your attention...'

"Can I savor this for a few moments? The ball's never been in my court before!"

Golly, �1m a year isn't too much. I don't know why your shareholders don't understand you.

"Stock options for your thoughts."

"Miracles happen, gentlemen, but they don't come cheap."

'We've set the bar quite high at this company. It helps us control bonuses.'

"Can I borrow the car keys?"

'This time we're going to do things right. And if that doesn't work, we'll just go back to stealing.'

"Have you been on the moon again, young man?"

'Whoever said 'The only thing we have to fear is fear itself' never had a room full of angry shareholders.'

'Please remember that these figures could be off as much as two dollars.'

"Third quarter numbers were good after we cut our global workforce three to two."

Cry babies.

"So, we look to the fourth quarter as a time of healing."

'Well, it's your fault for wearing my slippers.'

"I think the most rewarding part of caring for elderly parents is when they call you because they don't want to bother the 9-1-1 people."

A baby duck in a tiny car seat on the mother duck's back.

"Couldn't you have just laughed instead of spelling 'LOL' in your alphabet soup?"

"I'd like the garden salad with the blue cheese dressing, and my mother would like me married by age thirty."

"There was no other choice, Mom. It was a double dog dare."

"Studies show that children of immigrants are more likely to to take advanced math and science courses and more likely to take advanced placement tests in preparation for college."

'Ahhh...'

"Look Mommy, hat!"

The Baby Walker

"These are the very weapons your mother and I used in our famous duel."

Business books - Who's Who & Who's Downsized sections.

'She's a very protectice mother!' - Lifeguard at Christening/Baptism.

"Obviously some people here don't appreciate the gravity of our situation."

My First Camera

"We're experienced an extraordinary amount of growth this year."

"I realize we had to liquidate some assets, but don't you think I'd be more productive if I had a desk?"

"Although technically it's a profit and loss statement, the narrative is admittedly rather one-sided."

"I'm sorry, Ms. Cole is busy balancing family and career. Can I take a message and have her call you back?"