What is the best excuse for being late that you
have ever heard or used?
Wow, I honestly don’t remember. I know growing up we were often late. My mother was always behind time. It drove me crazy! I hated being late with a passion. Once, she sewed a dress or skirt for the 8th
grade graduation for me. I was either in
6th or 7th grade and needed to be there early to get ready to play my
instrument in the band for the procession.
As the clock kept ticking, she was still sewing. Finally she handed me the item, I quickly
dressed, and Dad drove me to the high school gym. As we were walking up to the doors, the music
of the band floated out the open doors. I turned to Dad and told him to take me home. I was not going to walk in that late for the
performance. From that day forward, I
did all in my power to get myself to the places I needed to go without relying
on Mom. I would wear old clothes just to
arrive on time.
Now as an adult, I am usually obnoxiously
early. There are times I waste gas
driving around until the best time to show up.
I know I have been late for things, but that is because I am at a different
function and I have planned to be late.
I actually drive my daughter nuts about being early. My husband is the same as me, so she gets a
double whammy. I will say, our middle
child laughs because he is just as bad.
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