Yesterday, my son sent me an email suggesting that I do something useful with my time instead of sitting around playing on my computer. Can you believe it? As if having fun and enjoying myself is a bad thing! He seems to always bring up the topic of me being productive.

In his attempt to be helpful, he suggested that I go to the Senior Center and hang out with the ladies. Well, I decided to take his advice and give it a try. Little did he know, I had a mischievous plan up my sleeve.

When I got back home last night, I thought it would be amusing to play a prank on him. So, I sent him an email telling him that I had joined a Parachute Club. His response was priceless! He replied, “Are you nuts? You are 60 years old and now you’re going to start jumping out of airplanes?”

I couldn’t help but laugh! Just to add fuel to the fire, I even emailed him a copy of my so-called “Membership Card.” Little did I know, there was a misunderstanding.

He called me immediately, his voice filled with panic and concern. “Good grief, Mom, where are your glasses?” he exclaimed. “This is a Membership to a Prostitute Club, not a Parachute Club!”

Uh-oh. I found myself in trouble once again. I didn’t know what to do or say. I had inadvertently signed up for five jumps a week! The line went silent, and I could hear his friend picking up the phone in disbelief. It turns out, my prank had caused quite a shock. My poor son had fainted!

Life as a senior citizen may have its challenges, but it certainly isn’t short on fun and laughter. Even though I may get into some unexpected situations, it’s all part of the joy of being older.