Wake Up And Smell The Coffee-Maker

(My brother, two cousins and I have just returned from a shopping excursion.)

Me: “So, mom, I’ve got bad news and good news. Bad news is, [cousin] bought the wrong coffee instead of the one that fits your coffee maker.”

Mother: “Why weren’t you paying attention? It’s always the same with you!”

(I stay dutifully quiet.)

Mother: “Well, and the good news?”

(I leaves, and come back with a huge box.)

Me: “The good news is [brother] and me took care of that.”

(We show her, her brand new coffee maker.)

Me: “Happy mother’s day!”