Did you ever have a morning like this?

**Pam** · 07-10-2008, 06:37 AM

Some mornings go more smooth than others. Today, while the dogs were out, I fed Andy. As I was putting the food into his bowl my arm bumped something and dry kitty kibble went everywhere and I mean everywhere! Got that cleaned up and let the dogs back in. Bella was COVERED in some kind of leafy/dirty junk (part of our yard does not have grass). She obviously rolled in it and it all stuck in her curls.

She was filthy! After brushing that out I refilled the water bowl for the dogs. Harlee, who is still here, ran right over to the bowl and started drinking. I was filling another bowl when I heard Bella drinking water. I was

but quickly realized that she was drinking out of the toilet! Hubby had left the seat up!

Then ...back to the kitchen to find that Harlee had dribbled some major water all over the floor. Can't get used to a big dog with "lips." LOL! So, the first half hour of my day was spent on clean up patrol. Anyone else have a morning routine that gets derailed by their pets? The only thing that didn't happen that probably should have, was for me to step on a wet hairball! (after all, I was in bare feet!)

**anna_66** · 07-10-2008, 06:41 AM

Oh Pam, I feel ya!
I've had quite a few mornings like that, especially with 4 dogs-one of those dogs has those BIG lips! That's why our water is kept outside

I hope the rest of your day goes better

**MoonandBean** · 07-10-2008, 07:12 AM

My morning routine has needed an hour tacked on to it to tend to 1 puppy and 2 cats. AND...to make matters worse, we don't sleep in this house anymore and it's not because of Sunny. It's BEAN! I will post my problems with him in the cat behavior section....Yawn....

**Freedom** · 07-10-2008, 07:31 AM

Oh YES, Pam, as a multi pet household, I've had morning, afternoons, and evenings like that! (Thankfully not all 3 in one day!) It is amazing the number of things which can gum up the works, huh?

Hope the rest of your day settles down. Get yourself a nice breakfast and just slowly enjoy and relax again.

**Laura's Babies** · 07-10-2008, 08:46 AM

I can not clean a litter box without bumping the scoop on the side on the way out with it and getting litter everywhere outside the box. The more careful I try to be, the bigger the mess! If it weren't for my girls, my house would stay clean but I would rather have a dirty house with them in it than a clean one without my furry companions.

**boomersooner** · 07-10-2008, 09:09 AM

I think everyone with even just one pet can feel your pain!!! My morning always starts around 1-3 a.m. because Cassie has to go out or there will be a big mess to clean up (14 year old bladder and intestines!) Boomer is the messiest eater and drinker because he always has something else on his mind and doesn't pay attention to what he is doing....and I usually have to play the "I've got something I'm not supposed to have and you can't get it back from me" game. All you can do is just laugh! Some mornings it is easier than others

**kt_luvs_kitties** · 07-10-2008, 02:22 PM

Just HAD to add this;

I know its afternoon, but I just bursted out laughing when I walked into my laundry room and saw my whole floor, BLUE!

Earlier I heard a bang and Amos went barrelling through the house. I could not go check it out, I was watching a 2 year old today and was trying to feed her.

Amos knocked a FULL 78 ounce bottle of detergent I bought yesterday behind the washer, and it broke the top off

I just realized it is all over, draining from behind the dryer. *PERFECT< JUST PERFECT*

I just had to laugh, when normally I would say expletives while cleaning up.... I just thought of this thread! Thanks Pam

**Cookiebaker** · 07-10-2008, 02:51 PM

haha, yes, Pam I certainly can relate!

After all that, its definitely time to sit with your cup of coffee and put your feet up with some kitty and doggy cuddles! Then you will remember why it is all soooo worth it.

**Pam** · 07-10-2008, 03:23 PM

Originally Posted by kt_luvs_kitties

Just HAD to add this;
Amos knocked a FULL 78 ounce bottle of detergent I bought yesterday behind the washer, and it broke the top off

I just realized it is all over, draining from behind the dryer. *PERFECT< JUST PERFECT*

Well I think that you have certainly had the worst day of all That sounds like a MAJOR clean-up job! Don't you just love it when the culprit high tails it out of there!

I am glad you were able to smile!

Ahhh, yes, spilled cat litter, leaky trash bags, detergent oozing all over the floor, a stroll through kitty throw-up - just a few of the things that make up our days! Thanks for sharing!