My mother would call me from outside or around the house to:
1. Change the channel
2. Help get herself out of some boots
3. Get a pot from the bottom cabinet
4. See something "important" on television
My mother is a native Brooklynite and her voice truly carries. Her summonings would ring in my ear for hours on end. Sometimes, I woke up in my sleep saying "Huh", "Yes, mommy", "Ma, you called me!" I mean, it was really wild. She laughs at me when I tell her about this to this day.
My dad would summon me when company came over to say my "part"--you know, your line/speech for one of the church productions.
At the time I was "ugh". But I also liked being needed and appreciated by my parents.
[This message has been edited by nikki25 (edited August 07, 2001).]
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