"I'm Their Only Child. Except for my Sister(s)."

The other day I called to talk to my mom and dad to let them know that even though a tropical storm was headed my way, I was going to be just fine. I got their answering machine.

Huh?

They're always home. ALWAYS. Waiting for my calls.

I finally reached them on my mom's cell phone, where I found out that they went to International Falls for five days.  I guess when the cat's away the mice will play.

It reminded me of this hilarious commercial inspired by my life: