Holla at your Mom

The following cell phone conversation took place on a weekday between me and one of my children whose identity will not be given to conceal his gender.

OSV:  Hey, what's up?  I'm on my way to class.

OFFSPRING:  (croaky voice)  Hi, Mom.  Sorry to interrupt your day at school.  I'm really sick.

OSV:  Oh, no!  You sound awful.  Where are you?

OFFSPRING:  Work.  I wanted to know what I should take.

OSV:  How about you take your car over to the doctor?

OFFSPRING:  Right.  How about you give me Howie's phone number?

OSV:  Howie?  You mean Dr. Howard Rubenberg?  Okay, here it is, and see how fast you get an appointment calling him Howie.

OFFSPRING:  Give me some credit.  I know it's Dr. Howie.  Do you think he takes my insurance?

OSV:  Well, I can call the psychic hotline or you can ask when you make the appointment.

OFFSPRING:  Did I mention I'm really sick?

OSV:  I'm sorry.  I didn't mean to be sarcastic.  I'm going in to take a test and I'm anxious.  On your way home from the doctor, stop at CVS and get something soothing for your throat.

OFFSPRING:  Like Nyquil?  Nyquil always makes me feel better.  I'll get a big one.  Maybe the half gallon.

OSV:  It's not orange juice, sweetie.  How about I drive over and bring you some chicken soup this evening?

OFFSPRING:  You've started making chicken soup?  When did this happen?

OSV:  I said I would BRING you some chicken soup; not MAKE it.

OFFSPRING:  Whew.  For a minute I thought I was delirious.

OSV:  You will be when I get there.


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  • 12/6/2008 11:30 AM Caryn wrote:
    Poor son! It's amazing how they're "independent" until something goes wrong and then it's mom to the rescue!! I must say, even I was surprised by Son's assumption that you're cooking (chicken soup)! If there's ever a need, I have frozen Jewish penicillin ready to go, especially for your 2!
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    1. 12/6/2008 4:35 PM OSV wrote:
      I tried boiling the Nyquil and throwing in some noodles but who was I fooling?  Thanx for your quick response to our family germs.  My kids have always known to call you before 911.  You even do window rescues, remember?
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