My mother has owned her house since I was an infant ( Read more... )

My mother is getting some sort of award on Thursday night. I don't really understand why this one is bigger than all the other ones she's gotten over the years, but it's clear she's annoyed that I can't take the time to drive up for the thingy ( Read more... )

cell phone: plays fanfare announcing call from my mother
Me: Hi, Mom.
Mom: Hi, you called me earlier?
Me: Can I call you back? I'm in the bathroom.
Mom: Oh, yes! I left you a voicemail.
Me: Okay. Hanging up now!

I always knew that would happen one day.