another sub chiming in.

Another variable to consider is if this is a longstanding task. If i forget something like bringing him his coffee in the morning or making sure that he has a shirt ironed, first he will want to know why.

Another thing to consider is if it is a one tim e thing or a regular occurance.
Occasionally, is different from it happening on a daily or weekly basis.

And one other question, respectfully. Are you in Dom-mode all the time? do you always remember the "good girl" when a task is completed? We want to be perfect Dom/mes or subs, but real life can intrude into our minds.

And sometimes a reminder can be hot. Sometimes, when real life is getting in the way for both of us, he will just lean in close to my ear and growl, "Who do you belong to?"

Gets us both neatly back into our roles.