Home Chief Pillows

'What do you mean, 'Bloort'?'

"I know what this is, it's what mum and dad call 'working from home'...

'Your CV says in your last job you were responsible for...'

Parenting Business Deals

"Did you remember to do everything I asked, even the small things I said in passing that didn't sound like real requests?"

'Since it's Mother's Day, we'd like you to take the day off.'

Chief of Staff A North American Indian working away in an office.

'That's my mom... she's sort of a CEO, an action committee, and a janitor all rolled up into one.'

"I want you both to know that I'm unhappy about the way things are run around here, and there are going to be some changes made..."

"I managed a house with four kids, three dogs, and twelve plants. How's that for management experience?"

"Yes, our dishwasher is a smart appliance. But, you still have to actually put the dishes in it."

"Okay, everyone...time to clean up the house. Gracie, what job do you want?"

"It varies, but offhand I'd say around 750 'bang-bangs' equal one 'boom'."

"The toy only cost $1.99, but mom had to spend $20 on shears just to open the packaging."

"Being a Mom may be a lot of work but at least you've got job security."

'Alert the troops I'm going back to work.'

'We need another refrigerator, Mom.'

'I don't know why you waste your time with that watering can. The hose is much quicker.'

'Mom's not home. I gave her the day off.'

Fire Brigade Chiefs Annual Dinner

'Would you mind if I made a few calls while I carefully listen to your ideas?'

MOTHER: All generations of family pester her: Did you iron my shirt? Can I get my ears pierced? etc

'What haven't I done that I'm going to do?'

"That's affirmative. It smells delicious. Over."

Frank Hester

"When was the last time you cleaned the fridge?"

'Because you told me to run the house like a business.'

Born leader

'Mom, how old was I when dad first hired you to do all this stuff around the house?'

"It's the perfect work-from-home apartment because my office used to be here."

"Sorry I didn't take out the garbage."

The North American Indian version of In & Out trays

'Crawl in!'