“Sugar!”

Saturday’s are supposed to be relaxed. Oh no,  not this morning at our house. I was so proud of myself for getting up a half hour early. Made my bed, showered, and got the dog outside.  FullSizeRender 2

Wow, so beautiful and bright outside; I was feeling the sun on my back.  Dressed in my “grape” jacket and ready to get lots done, Rosy was on task and so we ran up the steps to the kitchen.  I forgot to take off shoes. It’s a RULE to remove shoes. Oh oh. I will get catch by the house boss, namely, ME.

“Got Caught”

And I did get caught.  I ate my breakfast and fed the dog.  As I went to throw the top of the cereal box in the compactor, I noticed mud on the floor.  It was dried up and in clumps.  “Oh sugar!”  (That is my favorite expression when I am mad!) I ended up vacuuming the dried mud, and washing that part of the tile floor.

I took off my shoes and cleaned them; then rinsed the sponge in the sink.  Then that action ended up in cleaning, bleaching, and taking care of the sink.   Sigh.  I will pay the consequence.

IMG_3366Remembered at that moment that Rosy needed her  heart worm medicine so I pulled it out of the foil wrap and also took  out the peanut butter that I wrap around it.  In doing so, the pill fell onto the floor and rolled under the refrigerator. It’s multi-sided.  How did it do that?

If you have ever bought the medication for animals, it is expensive.  I usually buy enough for one season.  So now I am trying to retrieve a pill that I cannot see since I do not want to waste it.

Had to ran downstairs to my sewing room, get the yardstick, run back up and get down on my knees in order to sweep the stick under the base of the unit.  I now have a pile of dust that has accumulated under the refrig! Still no pill to be found.  I saw it go under.  After a strategic approach of searching,  I found it!  YEAH!  Wiped it up.

“Conveniences”

Back to get the hand vacuum to clean up the pile of dust I have just discovered.  Thank goodness for this handy-dandy Black & Decker unit.   It is always a big help and convenience in keeping things tidy.   All this time  Rosy is sitting patiently watching me from her bed.   She has seen me take out the peanut butter and knows it is a treat.

IMG_3364Finally I give her the pill, put away the vacuum, the broom, collect the sponge, rags, and exit fast.  My extra time has been dwindling away.   The positive thing is that the kitchen is all nice and tidy again, Rosy did get her pill, and I am on my way.

I stopped the car at the mailbox to claim our Herald newspaper and headed out to the office.  It wasn’t the way I had planned to start the day, but really pretty typical of most of us.  Things just happen and we take care of them. I think that is partially why we go to school and raise families.  Namely, to learn to adapt to the changes life throws our way.

Opening the plastic bag showed there was only one section of the paper.   Stop.   Call the Subscription department and request a new paper.    Breath.   And finally get to picking up the mornings messages and working. 

Reality is that so many things transpire in the course of a day.  I am thankful for the car  that takes me places!  I  have a business to go to and a wonderful community . I feel good today, and I was able to get things done.  The sun  is trying to pop in on a winter day. Rosy continues to be a patient dog to care about!   My husband’s friend is stopping by to visit with him while I am away.  The Shaw Media center had a pleasant customer service representative.  I am done at the office and heading on  my way.

Hope you too have many blessings among your unexpected events today.