Vomit

It has been my experience that days that start with vomit are rarely as productive as they could be, or as they might have been intended to be at the outset. It doesn't matter where the vomit comes from, although it could be argued that it is better if it does not come from one's self, vomit and productivity do not mix. MY day began with vomit. I am thankful it was not my vomit. It was however a game changer insofar as my day was concerned. I do not like vomit. Thank God for disinfectants, running water, and Yankee candles.

Things That Make You Laugh....Hysterically

One of my dogs REALLY likes to go outside, the other, not so much. She'll go, but most of the time there has to be a purpose beyond the sheer joy of experiencing the great outdoors. Though my dog that LOVES the great outdoors wants to be there, she prefers to do it as a joint operation, and will reluctantly re-enter the house if her sister refuses to join her.

After being rebuffed several times in her efforts to get our 'comforts of home' dog to join her outside, I was going to accommodate my outdoorsy dog by encouraging her sister to go out with her. I did this by using a dramatic, excited voice and making eye contact with 'comforts of home' dog as I said, "On your mark. Get set...." But I neglected to open the door as I uttered the word, "GO!" The next sound I heard was he thud of outdoorsy dog banging her head into the door as she plowed into it at full speed when it should have opened and given her full access to the great outdoors. It probably wasn't great for outdoorsy dog, but my son and I immediately fell into fits of laughter. Fortunately, outdoorsy dog is not only very loving; she's also very forgiving. AND she has a hard head.