Electronic Family 3

( I am crammed into the back of Larry's Jetta, on the way to Knoxville, TN, taking Larrys' little brother Stuart home from a visit.)

Me:  Larry, HOW do you get this travel cup OPEN??
Larry: Which one is it?
Me: Audrey's.
Larry: Just turn it.
Me: It doesn't work!

(Texting Audrey)

Me:  How do you open that travel mug of yours?
Audrey: Which one?
Me: The one with the books and crap on it.
Audrey: Just turn it.

(Still not able to get coffee out and by the way, I just want to mention that I hadn't had any coffee AT ALL so far..) (And it is, like, noon.)

(Phoning Audrey)

Me: HOW DO YOU OPEN THIS THING???
Audrey: Just turn it!  It says open and closed - right?
Me: IT. IS. NOT. WORKING.
Audrey: How much coffee do you have in there?
Me: About 1/2 full.  Oh.  I guess you need to tip it more than usual.
Audrey: Yeah, mom.

Then the rapt audience in the front of the Jetta decided to weigh in.

Stuart:  What the heck kind of a coffee mug is that??
Me: SHUT UP.  DON"T JUDGE ME.

I blame menopause.

Larry and Stu celebrating UK's win!