May 13, 2008 | Filed under: Stuff
Not too long ago, my daughter was telling me about a girl she knows, who is crazy mean. I asked about her mom, who I vaguely know, and Oldest said she’s crazy mean too. I remember saying that the apple never falls far from the tree.
Ha. Why do I talk, ever, when I know my words are going to come back and bite me on the ass every time?
Well . . . the other day Oldest pulled her little truck into the garage, got out of the vehicle, ran to the inside garage door, hit the button to shut said door, and then raced up the steps, never looking back.
Which is how she missed the fact that she hadn’t pulled in far enough so the garage door came down, slammed into the backend of her truck, and then lifted again.
Not too long after that, I took the dogs for a walk, came back and noticed that huh, the garage door was open. So I hit the button and went inside the house.
Entirely missing the fact that once again the garage door came down, slammed into the backend of the truck, and then lifted.
Half an hour later, I went out to the garage for a screwdriver, saw that the garage door was open and thought well that’s strange. I thought I shut that thing. So I hit the button and went inside.
Yes. I really did. And for the third time, the garage door came down on the truck.
Youngest came inside and yelled “Mom, she didn’t pull all the way in again and the garage door hit her car! A bunch of times!”
Because apparently she hit the button on the garage three times just to watch it happen.
Oldest looked at me, knowing damn well I’d hit that button myself, twice. “I guess its true, mom. The apple never falls far from the tree.”
Ain’t that the truth.
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Judy F says:
ah Jill Have a cookie you deserve it. Too Funny. How did Alpha man take it? Was the truck ok?
Hugs and cookies…
Posted on May 13th, 2008 at 2:52 amStacy ~ says:
OMG, Jill, thank you for the laugh. Y’all are too precious. Seriously. I hope the truck was not too damaged.
Posted on May 13th, 2008 at 2:59 amKris says:
Too funny, thanks for the laugh. I hope that the truck was not hurt too badly.
Posted on May 13th, 2008 at 3:34 amKim A. says:
So, how much damage to the truck? Your mechanic will be seeing dollar signs….
-Kim in Kingston, ON
Posted on May 13th, 2008 at 4:21 amMental P Mama says:
So it sounds like your cars are just as abused as ours…
Posted on May 13th, 2008 at 4:37 amSuzanne says:
I hope her truck is okay, but that was funny!
Posted on May 13th, 2008 at 5:10 amBailey Stewart says:
The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree? OMG I’m in big trouble.
So funny Jill. I too hope the truck wasn’t too beat up.
Posted on May 13th, 2008 at 5:22 amLiza says:
Thanks for the laugh Jill. Hope the truck is ok.
Posted on May 13th, 2008 at 5:39 amAsthmagirl says:
My daughter did this to my car once. Scraped the heck out of my bumper. Hope the truck was okay!
Posted on May 13th, 2008 at 6:01 amTreasia Stepp says:
I needed a laugh this morning and knew I would find it here.
Sorry for the damage but so darn funny.
Posted on May 13th, 2008 at 6:27 amJill says:
Let’s just say that Alpha Man was not surprised in the least.
Oh, and the truck is an old beater up New Driver sort of truck so any damage is just earned dents for when Middle gets the thing, lol. Oldest hates it but I think it’s a right of passage to drive a New Driver POS (piece of shit) car, at least until they can afford their own.
Posted on May 13th, 2008 at 6:29 amAshley says:
Too funny, I don’t think it would have occurred to me to check on why the door wasn’t closing either, I guess we all have our moments. (And it’s true about the apple and the tree, at least with me and my mom; God help us theres two!!) Glad for you that it was just a POS and not a new car, that would have been sooo not funny!!
Posted on May 13th, 2008 at 6:44 amCryna says:
This was funny, and so glad that it was on a beater truck. I think your thinking of having a New Driver sort of truck is a great one.
Posted on May 13th, 2008 at 6:46 amDevon Ellington says:
I’m just shaking my head and smiling . . .
Posted on May 13th, 2008 at 7:12 amCindy says:
Oh man. That’s just too funny!
I’m glad it was a New Driver POS. LOL
Posted on May 13th, 2008 at 7:13 amKeeper of the Catnip says:
Nice work, Lucy & Lucy Jr.
Posted on May 13th, 2008 at 7:20 amCourtney says:
LOL
Garage parking is hard.
Posted on May 13th, 2008 at 7:35 amRobin says:
That is too funny! Thanks for the smile this morning.
Posted on May 13th, 2008 at 7:47 amAshley Elizabeth says:
Thats just what I needed this morning
Posted on May 13th, 2008 at 8:22 amSusan says:
I bet that isn’t the last time those words come back to haunt you!
Posted on May 13th, 2008 at 9:22 amLauraBeth in Sugar Land says:
I can’t stop laughing! I love your story! Thanks for the boost!
Posted on May 13th, 2008 at 9:33 amJoyce says:
Thanks so much for that story. I have tears in my eyes from laughing!!
Posted on May 13th, 2008 at 4:02 pmjeanne says:
So sorry but I’m
Posted on May 13th, 2008 at 5:14 pmmary beth says:
thank Jill. I needed a good laugh!
Posted on May 13th, 2008 at 7:10 pmSuzy says:
The best part is the youngest trying it out to make SURE it was the garage door coming down on the truck–3 TIMES–that was making the dents.
My question…um…did no one hear the THUNK and wonder?
Posted on May 13th, 2008 at 8:13 pmSamantha P says:
Oh man! Too funny!
Posted on May 13th, 2008 at 9:06 pmcathy says:
HA HA!
Reminds me of a time when I was a young girl and my friend and I were playing in our back yard– my ring flew off into the grass. The friend suggests I try the same maneuver with my other ring and watch where it lands. Long story short. . .down 2 rings. Now fast forward 25 years. Oldest daughter practically repeats the same scenario. Doh!
Fun blog–I enjoyed my tour.
Posted on May 18th, 2008 at 3:54 pmCathy