As I wrote in this post my Mom wanted to know what "BBF" meant. This evening I'm sitting in her room reading and my Mom is reading US magazine. All over the roar of the TV and constant pumping noise of the oxygen machine.
Mom: Here it is again. BFF. What does this mean?
Me: It's Best Friends Forever.
Mom: When did you learn this?
Me: Mom, it's a saying that's been around for a few years.
Mom: Well, why didn't you tell me the last time I asked?
Me: I did. You said BBF and Mike and I tried to tell you it was BFF.
Mom: I did not. Quit Gaslighting me.
Me: (laughing). We not Gaslighting you. You are cracking me up.
Mom: See you tomorrow.
Me: Ok, good night...
Love that conversation! This is a great way to remember BFF.
Posted by: Eleanor | January 26, 2010 at 04:44 AM
Glad you clarified "gaslighting". Interesting, actually. Hope your Mom is enjoying having pierced ears.
Posted by: SueB | January 26, 2010 at 05:29 AM
Ah, I'd have told her "Darn, you're on to us, we are Gaslighting you!"
Posted by: Kathy D | January 26, 2010 at 05:33 AM
loved the gaslighting history lesson! now I am laughing along with you instead of sitting here clueless about the expression..... giggles!
have a great day!
Posted by: Jennifer Scull | January 26, 2010 at 06:15 AM
Joan -- you crack me up. Thanks for the laugh.
Posted by: Francie | January 26, 2010 at 08:01 AM
Bwaaahaaahaaa! Gaslighting your own mom. Shame on you, Joan!
Posted by: Susan Raihala | January 26, 2010 at 08:05 AM
Now I'm wondering if I can find this movie?!! I'm going to have to use this expression with my hubby/kids....then they'll REALLY think I've lost it!!
Posted by: Starla | January 26, 2010 at 09:42 AM
I love watching old movies...this one sounds like a great one! Thanks for sharing this conversation...I'm glad you can have light moments (like this) with your mom.
Posted by: Colleen Kramer | January 26, 2010 at 09:56 AM
Tee-hee.
I had never heard the term 'Gaslighting' before. Thanks for explaining for me. I am glad you can chuckle along with your mom, because when these same things happen between my DH and me I want to pull my hair out!
Posted by: juanita zurowski | January 26, 2010 at 10:37 AM
Heh, so funny. :) Thanks for the word of the day, too!
Posted by: Krystie Lee | January 26, 2010 at 11:24 AM
Thanks for the grin this morning. Your mom can be a real hoot when she wantstabe. I feel so o.u.t. of it for not having known that term. But you D.C. types are always ahead of the curve. Even the lawyers. (DH is one of the latter but we are only state politicos and he is usually the last to know about anything hip. Love him anyway.) xox
Posted by: Loni | January 26, 2010 at 12:39 PM
Please ask your mom to explain what the heck "gaslighting" is. I know BFF, but gaslighting has got me stumped. Am I too young?? ;o)
Posted by: elizabeth | January 26, 2010 at 12:45 PM
Nevermind. I clicked the link. ha ha ha
Posted by: elizabeth | January 26, 2010 at 12:46 PM
I remember Gaslight being on the "Million Dollar Movie"! That was back in the mid-fifties, boy, does that make me feel my age. Your mom is a hoot, TFS.
Posted by: Juanita in Ohio | January 26, 2010 at 03:44 PM
i just HAVE to quit reading your blog at the office. i've been cracking up - even BEFORE i knew what gaslighting meant [anyone interested should definitely go to wikipedia] and my coworkers are all looking at me strangely! thanks for the gigles.
Posted by: Cat | January 26, 2010 at 04:29 PM
Awesome! I love the Gaslighting reference. It's one of my favorite movies!!
Posted by: Beverly Halperin | January 26, 2010 at 06:03 PM
Joan - that is hilarious! Thanks for sharing, you made me laugh out loud!
Posted by: Debby W. | January 26, 2010 at 07:01 PM
Thanks for the laugh Joan! Oh and the lesson too.. I didn't know what gaslighting meant! Learn something new everyday.
Posted by: Heidi S | January 26, 2010 at 07:45 PM
Oh, Joan, thanks for the good laugh and the new definition! My mother and I love old movies. I learned Roman Numerals when I had chicken pox(1st grade!) by watching movies and seeing what year it was made in...this brought back wonderful memories. Tell your mom thanks!
Today was my 'time' with my MIL...I thought of you!
Posted by: Mary Colemon | January 26, 2010 at 07:56 PM
Thanks for letting us know what your mom really meant. And thanks for the reference to gaslighting. I had totally forgotten that movie. Love the conversations you have with your mom.
Posted by: Karen A | January 26, 2010 at 09:26 PM
I love it Joan!! And Gaslight is one of the best movies ever!
Posted by: Nancy | January 26, 2010 at 10:06 PM
Hysterical!!!!!! TFS
Posted by: Jeanne | January 27, 2010 at 01:53 AM
that is too cute, it is always good to have a good laugh every now and then!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | January 27, 2010 at 11:49 AM
I love that you will always have this memory of yu and yur Mom.
Mary
Posted by: Mary C. Anderson | January 28, 2010 at 03:09 AM
I was thinking about this post this morning (weird huh) when a thought popped into my head that maybe (mom) did read it as BBF as that could stand for Best Buds Forever!
Still this whole thing has been hilarious to read about.
Posted by: Ida | January 28, 2010 at 11:04 AM