Remember, Remember, The Fifth Of October

(I’m taking a nap at home when I get a call from my dentist’s office. They have been sending me texts and e-mails for months reminding me to get a cleaning done. I kept forgetting.)

Receptionist: *after the usual formalities* “We’d like to get you scheduled for your cleaning, if you have a moment.”

Me: “Sure, sorry. I kept forgetting.”

Receptionist: “It happens. I don’t have any openings until mid-November, unfortunately. I have several in December.”

Me: “Oh… that far out, huh? I guess I better schedule now then.”

Receptionist: “What days work best for you?”

Me: “Any, I’m really flexible.”

Receptionist: “Mondays are okay?”

Me: “Yes, that’s fine.”

Receptionist: “Ok, I have one on the 5th at 11 am.”

Me: *quickly does the math… November 5th falls on a Thursday* “Um, sure?”

Receptionist: “Great! See you October 5th at 11 am.”

Me: *hangs up and turns to husband* “I think we need a new dentist office.”