Tammi's World

Mama Vi

I haven't really blogged much on what's been going on with Mama. She's doing pretty well. Actually, she has picked up a job, and that's good. It's good because it gives her a reason to get up and something else (other than me) for her to focus her attention on.

But - that doesn't mean I'm in the free and clear. Oh no....for instance last night. I had promised to call her when I got back from the interview. So, I did. T1G had dropped by for a visit and I warned him, he might hear a slightly "different" version of the interview in this conversation. I told him I needed to candy coat it. Afterall, I didn't want him to think me a complete liar.

So anyway - I tell her abit about the interview and that I'll push forward if they are interested. I should have stopped there. Really, I should have. As a sales person I have learned that it's important to know when to STOP talking. (and yes, I do know that!) But did I in this instance? Oh no. I say, when she's asking about the guys interviewing me....."They're real nice Mama. They even get my humor."

As soon as I said it I started banging my head against an imaginary wall. If I could have reached through the phone line and stopped those words from reaching her ear I would have. Because I knew where the conversation would go from there.....

Mama: Darlin'. I do wish you'd do something about that potty mouth of yours. It's just so crude and unlady like.

Tammi: Mama, I know. And you've been talking about this to me for years. But I do know when NOT to curse. Honest.

Mama: I don't know where I went so wrong with you girls. I tried to be a good mother..." she's now cryin'. YES, just that fast.

Tammi: Mama. Mama! Honest, some people really think I'm a cool person. Really. And you did good with us. I picked up my bad habits all by myself.

Mama: No, no I've failed as a mother. It's all my fault.

By now, I am jumping up and down and flippin' the bird. T1G (while not cursin' at me just to egg me on) is crackin' up. I'm sure it was quite the sight.

Yes, in the matter of 5 mins Mama went from laughing and proud of her eldest daughter to dispair over the state of her soul. Roller coaster doesn't even BEGIN to describe it.

I'm tellin' you - it's enough to make me almost happy I can't go home for Easter.

But yeah, Mama's doin' just fine. Thought I'd just give you a brief update.

Now you'll need to excuse me for a moment. I need to go wash my mouth out after my phone conversation with Army Wife. ;-)

Posted by Tammi at April 12, 2006 09:12 AM