Day 513

Mac had appointments at the VA this afternoon, so I decided that today was to be a "Spa Day" for the Goldens. Nails trimmed, tufts cut, ears cleaned, brushed to a silky sheen...the best laid plans!

The reality was this:

*Lilly's 15th nail was cut too close!

*Before noticing her dilemma, she had tucked it under my leg on the couch. I felt it before I saw it!

*Running into the kitchen for the septic pencil, I noticed that Sammy had joined brother Gus outside by nosing the doggy door open. That is NEVER a good thing!

*Making a split second decision, I let them "play" outside while I tended to Miss Lilly's paw now creating a scene from some graphic Halloween movie on the couch!

*Finally finding success with the nail, blood and accusatory looks coming from Lilly...I was forgiven with some love and a few good treats.

*Suddenly, I hear the doggy door SLAM open and see Sam looking more like a black lab than a Golden!

*Gus was still outside as I dealt with stained jeans, bandages and the couch.

* Into the shower with Sam who went willing with guilt surrounding him like an aura!

*Wet Sam, wet bathroom, wet Mama!

*Dried Sam and threw the towels in the wash. Gus makes an appearance! Bath, Take 2!

*Two very clean dogs.

Half of the 64 nails trimmed.

No more blood!

I think that's a win! Tomorrow is a new day!