I lost sight of the time.

Well I did warn you I wouldn't be ready till _____

I couldn't find anything to wear.

Well, you want me to look nice, don't you?

People expect me to be late, and I don't like to let them down.

I was making a special outfit just for this occasion and the sewing machine broke so I had to sew it by hand.

Have you been wearing my dresses again, the one I was going to wear was all stretched, and had to change.

I got lost in a daydream. I was thinking about how lucky I am to have such a loving, understanding boyfriend/girlfriend and the time just got away from me.

I was on the phone with the President. He's polling the country, and wanted to know what our feelings were regarding universal healthcare coverage.

I was ready an hour ago, but while I was waiting I must have fallen asleep.