Yakety Yak Yak

Two versions of a recent conversation in my household the day before we left for San Jose:

Version #1 (In my dreams)

• Me: We’re leaving for the airport at 11:45, so call your brother at 11:15 and tell him we’re ready.
• Wife: Okay.

Version #2 (Reality bites back)

• Me: We’re leaving for the airport at 11:45, so call your brother at 11:15 and tell him we’re ready.
• Wife: 11:15?
• Me: Yes.
• Wife: Call him at 11:15?
• Me: Yes.
• Wife: So we’re leaving for the airport at 11:45, right?
• Me: Right.
• Wife: Okay, it’s 10:15 now, right?
• Me: Right.
• Wife: So I should wait an hour before calling him, right?
• Me: Right.
• Wife: Guess I should get ready now, then.
• Me: Yes.
• Wife: Okay.

What can one do but shrug it off and think "Oh well."