I'm less literal than I thought

I just sent my mom an email to follow up on a situation, and to ask her to "let me know where things are with regard to (this certain ongoing situation)."

Her reply: "I will show you where things are and your things (kimono etc.) are together in the attic.  Your Kabuki is on 21st at 4pm."

It took me a second but then I laughed.  And in case you were wondering about that last part, I hadn't asked about Kabuki, but it's good to know.