The Motherload

Ah, the peaceful morning routine. Sun gently rising, baby snoozing soundly in the stroller, my trusty canine sidekick wagging his tail, and… splat.

You read that right, folks. Just as I was about to relish in the perfect harmony of a morning walk, my ever-so-lovable pooch decided to put his own spin on the day. Instead of finding a secluded grassy area, as most well-trained dogs would do, my furball of joy thought it best to lay his special surprise smack dab in the middle of the street. A gift, from him to our entire unsuspecting neighborhood.

Of course, in my infinite wisdom, I had neglected to pack poop bags. A rookie mistake, I know. And there it was, in its full glory, waiting to be driven over and become the Picasso painting of poops, smeared all over our quaint street.

I had seconds to decide. Glancing between the bomb my dog had just dropped, the sleeping cherub in the stroller, and the oncoming cars, my mission was clear: Operation Save The Street!

Executing a U-turn faster than a professional racecar driver, I darted home to fetch a poop bag. It felt like I was in an action movie, but instead of defusing a bomb, I was trying to save our neighborhood from a dog poop disaster. The stakes were high!

Made it home, grabbed a bag, and hustled back to the scene of the ‘crime’. Every car approaching became a mini heart attack. Would this be the one to paint our road with the evidence of my neglect?

Finally, with the grace of an Olympic sprinter and the determination of a mom on a mission, I returned to the scene. Bag in hand, I managed to scoop up the mess before any of our neighbors or their vehicles became unsuspecting artists in this unintentional street art project.

So, dear readers, let my morning’s escapade be a lesson to us all: Always, and I mean ALWAYS, pack an extra poop bag. You never know when your dog might decide to make a statement in the middle of the road. And remember, it’s not just a walk. It’s an adventure!

Until next time, may your walks be poop-smear free and your mornings less eventful than mine!

P.S. A shoutout to my dog for ensuring our walks are never dull and always full of… surprises. 🐶💩🙈