Doctor Mommy

Dr. Pam Stone telephoned my home to discuss a particular veterinary case, and the phone was answered by my youngest son, John. He was very young at the time. This was a period when the boys were calling me "Doctor Mommy". Dr. Stone asked John, "May I speak with your mother?" John answered, "I don't have a mother." Dr. Stone was floored by his reply.

The following day, she really kidded me about John's reply. I almost never lived that down. In fact, I am writing about it with reluctance in case all the ribbing begins again.