But back-up to 5:30 this morning...I usually get up, fetch a cup of coffee and sit down with the cat on my lap to watch the news, read twitter and e-mail on my phone. Then I head in for a shower to get ready for work. Today was no different except that when I grabbed my coffee and cell phone, I accidentally pushed a button and hit a speed dial. Looking at the screen of my phone revealed that I was calling my daughter so I quickly pushed the end button and headed for the shower. A few minutes later my sleepy husband handed me the phone (after I dried off because blackberry's are expensive) and there was my frantic daughter on the other end of the line. It seems that she had been me back calling and I had not heard the phone. Apparently she began to panic thinking that something was terribly wrong because I had called so early and then didn't (or in her imagination couldn't) answer the phone. I explained what had happened and said that I was so, so sorry. She sounded sort of upset that I woke her so early so I just had to play the "It's My Birthday" card. I said "Oh I thought that you were calling me to tell me "Happy Birthday" and her tone immediately changed. She said "Happy Birthday Mama, I love you." Sigh...I feel a little guilty, getting off so easy but it was awful nice to hear that first thing this morning.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Is it wrong to play the "It's My Birthday" card?
Yes it's my birthday and I've had all sorts of nice birthday wishes today. There was a sweet card on the kitchen table from my husband when I woke up. My wonderful co-worker Beth took the time to make a delicious lemon cake to celebrate. I am blessed with many good friends and I feel special.
But back-up to 5:30 this morning...I usually get up, fetch a cup of coffee and sit down with the cat on my lap to watch the news, read twitter and e-mail on my phone. Then I head in for a shower to get ready for work. Today was no different except that when I grabbed my coffee and cell phone, I accidentally pushed a button and hit a speed dial. Looking at the screen of my phone revealed that I was calling my daughter so I quickly pushed the end button and headed for the shower. A few minutes later my sleepy husband handed me the phone (after I dried off because blackberry's are expensive) and there was my frantic daughter on the other end of the line. It seems that she had been me back calling and I had not heard the phone. Apparently she began to panic thinking that something was terribly wrong because I had called so early and then didn't (or in her imagination couldn't) answer the phone. I explained what had happened and said that I was so, so sorry. She sounded sort of upset that I woke her so early so I just had to play the "It's My Birthday" card. I said "Oh I thought that you were calling me to tell me "Happy Birthday" and her tone immediately changed. She said "Happy Birthday Mama, I love you." Sigh...I feel a little guilty, getting off so easy but it was awful nice to hear that first thing this morning.
But back-up to 5:30 this morning...I usually get up, fetch a cup of coffee and sit down with the cat on my lap to watch the news, read twitter and e-mail on my phone. Then I head in for a shower to get ready for work. Today was no different except that when I grabbed my coffee and cell phone, I accidentally pushed a button and hit a speed dial. Looking at the screen of my phone revealed that I was calling my daughter so I quickly pushed the end button and headed for the shower. A few minutes later my sleepy husband handed me the phone (after I dried off because blackberry's are expensive) and there was my frantic daughter on the other end of the line. It seems that she had been me back calling and I had not heard the phone. Apparently she began to panic thinking that something was terribly wrong because I had called so early and then didn't (or in her imagination couldn't) answer the phone. I explained what had happened and said that I was so, so sorry. She sounded sort of upset that I woke her so early so I just had to play the "It's My Birthday" card. I said "Oh I thought that you were calling me to tell me "Happy Birthday" and her tone immediately changed. She said "Happy Birthday Mama, I love you." Sigh...I feel a little guilty, getting off so easy but it was awful nice to hear that first thing this morning.
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Your blog keeps getting better and better! Your older articles are not as good as newer ones you have a lot more creativity and originality now keep it up!
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