I say good on ya for telling 'em - lying to them (or lying by omission) would've probably made things worse. I mean they would've found out in the end, and sooner is always better than later.
The fact that your mom started calling people she doesn't even know things like that just says to me she's old-fashioned, hasn't moved with the times, is narrow-minded perhaps etc etc. They have to realise that just because you have a new job doesn't mean it's changed the person you are (the good Catholic boy they've come to know and love
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If it were me, I'd be broadcasting that wonderful news
