Baby in a Cube!

A fascinating thing happens when a co-worker has a baby. Its a wonderous time for cube dwellers, somthing strange starts to happen. You hear about the baby's progress, when its due, what color the bedroom they just painted is, the baby shower, the new crib, the car seat, the baby monitor, and the collection of names they've come up with, most of which sound absurd to you. When the baby finally arives, they have to bring it in to show off. Maybe its Mommy picking Daddy up for lunch and she just happens to come inside, baby in toat.

Today, someone came in to pick up a check and brought their baby with them. *Crash, Bang, Boom!* All productivity in the office came to a screetching halt. People get out of their desks and walk towards the baby. Some linger close by to get a peak, and others jump right in with their goo goo eyes, talking loudly into the baby's face and making strange noises.

It was amaing. Nothing could be done for the 25 minuets the baby was there. "He's so big!", and "look at those toes!", of course "he looks just like you", and "he is soooooo cute, I bet he's gonna be just like his Daddy someday." Its quite a show.

Then, after the baby leaves, the conversation begins. One of two things is discussed: 1. The Mom's suddenly yearn for another baby of their own, and reminice about their past, or 2. people talk about how ugly/cute the baby was and rehash everything over and over.

I just sat there, opened mouth, eyes afixed on the little one and the scence around me.

I couldn't believe what happened when the unfarmiliar makes its way into the cubicle maze. It's an upset of balance, and people shift into a new form.

I think its just incredible.