Backstory: I just moved to NYC to be a lawyer. After five years, other states with which NY has reciprocity will allow you to be admitted without taking a bar exam.

me: i’m sick

mom: Oh NO!!!!

me: i know
it’s awful

mom: OV VEY! What about chicken soup?
Are you getting enough sleep, you do have a full schedule? maybe you are allergic to work.

me: i am not getting enough sleep b/c i can’t sleep in the mornings

mom: Actually, I think it is allergic to NY.
You will be cured in 4 years and 10 months when you move back to the midwest.

me: why are you so sure i’ll be moving back to the midwest in 4 yrs and 10 months?

mom: You will have had enough of NYC by then and can grandfather into another state.
The midwest is near your loving family.

me: oy vey

mom: Lucky girl!

me: are you trying out drugs these days or something?
you’re a little nutty

mom: By the way, I am not nuts, I am wise.
Go to bed sweetheart

me: i am

mom: “Oh, Shenandoah”

me: oh lord

mom: “across the wide Missouri” OK, I too am going to try to go to bed. I truly hope you feel better tomorrow. I love you so much, MOM