Let that be a lesson to you, kids. Don't rely too heavily on your parents' veto power. Contrary to popular believe, they are not omnisiant. (No, not even your mom.) They can't always tell you don't really want what you're asking for, even if it seems painfully obvious to you.

Poor Mom. I really think she thought I was having fun. That, and I think she was getting a little deperate for me to have some positive human interaction.