Roll call

I’m about to finish up my work for today. It has not been easy. I decided last minute to take tomorrow off (which my boss very nicely approved), which has meant buttoning up a lot of different projects. Who would have known that one Friday could throw so many wrenches into things.

One more email.

“Okay… here we go,” I say out loud. My roommate has been on the couch with me since getting home and is cheering me on from the neighboring cushion.

“Roll call…” I say, about to press send.

There’s a pause. And then: “1!” Sarah chirps.

Now I pause. “What did I…” I start. “Oh. Oh my gosh. DRUM ROLL!”

We both fall into silent laughter. “1!” each of us manages to eke out in between gasps. “Here!” more laughter. “Sarah!” “Present!”

Usually, it’s one of my sisters that’s known for confusing sayings. I guess it’s just a family thing!