Meet a few Garnet Hill kids on Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day

We’re lucky to share parts of the workday with our children occasionally – and our coworkers’ children.

On a snow day, or during that hour between school and afterschool practice, you just might run into a friend’s mini-me in the hallway or sitting beside them at their desk.

April 27 marks national Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day, and to celebrate, we thought we’d introduce you to a few Garnet Hill kids who pop into our own offices from time to time.

Meet Meaghan, age 7
Daughter of Sarah M., Copywriter

What does your mom do at work?
She’s a copywriter. That means she copies stuff and writes it down.
Mom’s note: Not exactly.

What’s the best thing about visiting her at work?
I have friends here and there’s a vending machine.

What do you want to be when you grow up? Why?
A vet. I mean a barber. A pet barber. Because I want to see dogs.

Which is more fun – your school day or your mom’s workday? Why?
Mommy’s work. Because I get to play. I get to eat. And I get to see clothes. And shoes.

What’s your favorite snack when you are hanging out at work?
Nacho chips

If you packed your mom’s lunch, what would you put in it?
Oatmeal with raisins, party mix, nacho chips, and brownies

Meet Thora, age 3½
Daughter of Sara C.
Product Evaluator, Home Division

What does your mom do at work?
Ummmmm, she works! And eats!

What do you want to be when you grow up? Why?
I want to dance and be a big girl.

What’s your favorite snack when you are hanging out at work? Gummies!
Mom’s note: (Fruit chews that I keep in my snack drawer.)

What’s your mom’s favorite snack at work? Gummies!
Mom’s note: True.

If you packed your mom’s lunch, what would you put in it? She can borrow my pony lunch box! And I would put strawberries,
cantaloupe, watermelon, and milk in it. And flowers to smell.

Mom’s note:
“Thora also mentioned that her other favorite things about visiting me at work are getting to ride in the elevator and pushing the button to get water from the water fountain.”

Meet Gabrielle, age 8
Daughter of Linnea N.
Associate Product Manager, Children’s Apparel

What does your mom do at work?
She “test” designs clothes.

What’s the best thing about visiting her there?
I get to see everyone she works with.

What do you want to be when you grow up? Why?
An astronaut (first person to walk on Mars). I think it’s cool.

Which is tougher – your school day or your mom’s workday? Why?
My school day. I have to deal with a lot of stuff. Like, a LOT of stuff.

Which is more fun – your school day or your mom’s workday? Why?
Mom’s day. It’s not as stressful as school.

Any suggestions for us?
You should make food, really hot sauce.

Mom’s note:
I was showing Gabrielle a new dress we had designed with ‘Rainbow Tiers’, and she told me it was wrong. “That’s not a Rainbow! Where’s the Indigo?! Where’s the Violet?!” She caught me, we were not accurately following ROYGBIV.

Meet Fiona, age 3
Daughter of Angie B., Premedia Production Artist

What does your mom do at work?
On her ‘puter. To look at the moon backwards.
Mom’s note: I have a background of the moon on my computer.

What’s the best thing about visiting her there?
Her neighbor says ‘hi’ (and waves).

What do you want to be when you grow up? Why?
To fit in the backpack. Doctor because I want to check all you guys.
Mom’s note: She got a new Signature Backpack and Messenger Bag I said she could have when she gets older.

What’s your favorite snack when you are hanging out at work?
Crackers

What’s your mom’s favorite snack at work?
The fruits

If you packed your mom’s lunch, what would you put in it?
Grapes and chocolate milk