It could be worse

I gave the dog a bath washed the cover on her bed and washed her blanket. I had the living room clean and vacuumed. The dog was barely dry when Katy decided she should take her out to tinkle. A bit later Katy and Foxy (the dog) came rushing into the house. Foxy’s feet and legs were muddy and the hair on her chin was wet and nasty looking. I smelled dog poop and realized they had both stepped in some doggy poo! Katy had on her new pink gloves and it looked as if she had been digging in the ice, mud and poo. I had Katy get in the tub put her shoes and gloves in the washer, gave the dog another bath and started cleaning little dirty spots on the carpet. When I got down on my knees I smelled the dreaded smell and my stomach was acting funny I started gagging and ran outside to get some fresh air. I was able to compose myself and finish getting things cleaned up but not with out several gags and holding my breath! Needless to say I wasn’t in a very good mood. I checked on Katy and helped her shampoo her hair. I sat down at the computer to wait on Katy and stay close by so she didn’t flood the bathroom or let Foxy get in the tub with her. The first thing I saw was a beautiful Christmas story that my daughter Ashley had emailed me. It was so touching and the woman that the story was about had far more troubles than I ever dreamed of having. I suddenly felt very ashamed for being so angry and feeling sorry for myself. I closed my eyes and ask for forgiveness. Let’s all remember that we all have a lot to be thankful for. Life is too short to get so bent out of shape over the little things.