My mom called me to tell me a friend of hers just sold his house and has to be out by July 15. Woo, two weeks to pack up a whole house. Then she tells me that she promised him that I had many boxes to give him.

It is true I do have a number of boxes, but not to give him! I've moved all the good boxes that I plan on re-using one day into my old storage locker. At this point, it's not convenient for me to go there because the rental property manager has my key. I told my mom I had 3 boxes around that I could spare. She said that wasn't good enough, and gave me a "but I already promised him! What am I supposed to tell him??"

I hope she figures it out!

That's my mom...if something doesn't happen that ways she envisions, forget about a compromise!

I told her I had three boxes, and then she assumed I wouldn't be unpacking any more boxes any time soon. I let her believe her assumption. I guess waiting until after this upcoming weekend isn't good enough.