Probably. Using a pre-made "wheel" has never been my strong suit. From parenting to teaching, from scrapping to cleaning house, I have to do things the hard way. And most of the time I don't learn from my mistakes... at least not the first go around.
So, why did it surprise me when our realtor called today and said they couldn't complete the inspection on the house in Bryan? It seems that with all the bills that we've been paying, there was ONE (mind you ONE in 4 months of making payments on two houses) that I didn't pay on time. And, it was the gas bill... and they cut it off. ARGHH! I paid it and have continued to make an online payment for the last two months, but it was cut off on September 19th. So, how did that slip by me??? Well, I'm not IN Bryan anymore. I haven't tried to take a shower, only to find the water cold. I haven't tried to use the stove. And so I didn't know. Talk about feeling silly.
No real big deal, right? The gas company is coming tomorrow to turn it back on. My realtor will meet them at the house and the inspector will go back over and finish the inspection. And then we can close.... on Monday. Monday. 4 days away from closing on the house and we have to PAY to have the gas turned back on... only to cut it off again on Monday. Sheesh. Why do I do things the hard way? I don't know. I've asked myself that for years and myself hasn't given a clear cut answer.
So, I continue to live with myself despite my occasional oversights.
Thank goodness I have a family that loves me for me... even when I forget to do things... or remember to do them a little late.
And thank heavens for my friends that know me and still want to be my friend.
***I've actually seen the humor in this all day... so don't go to sleep tonight worrying about my sanity. One of the lessons that I have finally learned is to laugh at myself on occasion. So, it's ok to laugh at me. I'm laughing WITH you***
2 comments:
Forgetting things and then wondering "how could I do that?" is a family trait dear! Remember your Mom says that I have a belly button for the sole purpose of covering the brass phillips head screw that holds my bottom on or I would misplace that as well. Love ya, Pop
I would sooooo do this! Me! *raising hand* I can relate! :)
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