Oh, my aching sides...

So my mom and I work in the same building at the University. Her office is just down the hall from mine, and she has a small fridge in her closet. Since I stayed home today, I chatted her up this mornin on IM, was talkin about how I'm feelin, and... well, some misunderstandings are just plain hilarious...

Mom: stomach flu you should do the fluids thing... there is orange juice in the fridge
Me: Honestly, I can't stand the thought of drinking anything, either
Mom: (doing the mother thing)
Me: lol... you do the mother thing very well
Mom: why, thank you
Mom: just a little oj?
Me: I'll try a li'l bit of oj
Mom: I'll get you some... be right there
Me: no, no, I have some!... you don't have to go anywhere
Mom: where?
Me: ummm... in my fridge
Me: I've been on an oj kick lately... made up a fresh batch from concentrate just last weekend
Mom: that's what I meant. Did you think I was going to the store?
Me: well, home
Mom: no
Me: you said you'd be right here
Mom: there is some here in the fridge
Me: ooohhhh... well, you don't have to come here
Me: though, I appreciate your willingness to do so
Mom: I'll bring you some from the frig HERE
Me: so your oj is better'n my oj?
Mom: Is your oj HERE?
Me: no, my oj is HERE... lol
Mom: *drumming fingers*
Mom: You are your father's daughter.
Me: well, yes, but I didn't realize I was doin it at the moment... lol

*** some minutes pass ***

Mom: ah ha
Mom: OK
Me: ?
Mom: so here's the problem... you are NOT in your office

*** much laughing ensues ***

Mom: so does it make more sense NOW?
Me: lmao!
Me: why yes... yes it does
Mom: so you see, your oj is just fine
Me: well, that's a relief
Mom: I think I'm gonna die
Me: oh geez... I'm still laughing, myself
Mom: there are tears running down my cheeks

*** a few minutes to compose ***

Mom: Well, I guess I'll just drink this oj myself... it's quite tasty
Me: *grin*
Me: so's mine
Mom: *sticks tongue out*
Me: so, umm... how did you figure out I wasn't there?
Mom: I took you your oj

Laughter certainly does wonders for a frail body. :)