I was really excited about this weekend. My friend Kim was flying in from Denver to attend a baby shower thrown in her honor at her mother’s house in Austin. Kim and I used to be roommates in Dallas. She's a fellow Baylor grad and started at Accenture (then Andersen Consulting) the same day I did (September 2000). Now she's 7 months pregnant with her first child and I’m super excited for her and her husband Scott.
So I've been looking forward to this shower for a while. Ok, ok, I have to confess. Anyone who knows me knows that I really dislike showers. I've always said that I'll buy you the biggest, most expensive gift as long as I don't have to attend the shower. But this was different. I wanted to see my friend and wish her all the best for this life changing event. It didn't matter that her mom lives in north Austin, which is about an hour and a half drive...I was going to attend, regardless.
As is fairly standard for me, I got lost on my way to Mrs. McCarty's house. I'm terrible when it comes to directions, which is really no surprise. My entire family has a poor sense of direction. Strangely, I've always prided myself on being far less directionally challenged than both my mom and grandma. Regardless, I still suck at it.
When I arrived (15 min. late), I thought it was strange to see that the street wasn’t lined with cars. I also thought it was out of the ordinary to see Kim's mom in the front yard and the lawn crew finishing up. So, as I walked up and greeted Mrs. McCarty she looked at me with surprise and said "Oh my! You're a day early". What!?!?!? I pulled out the invitation and sure enough...I was early - a full day early to be exact.
Luckily, I got to visit with Kim regardless. It actually worked out better because I wouldn't have gotten to catch up with her otherwise. She looked great and is expecting a boy on February 3rd. I'm so happy that we've stayed in touch throughout the years. I really enjoy seeing Kim and her husband Scott. My only wish is that they lived closer so we could see them more often.
As for me, I've learned that I need to pay more attention to details. I've also confirmed my theory that extreme sleep deprivation and babies make people stupid. I'm the prime example. :)
2 comments:
That is SO something I would do! Funny! But glad you got to catch up with your friend ... it was meant to be!
Oh I agree! I have been "stupid" for a while now and it just keeps getting worse! Just wait until your second one and you won't be able to work anymore, haha!
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