Trouble in Paradise
Today has been a not so good, very bad day, kinda day.
We had a break in the rain, so the kids and I went outside to tend to some 'unpleasant chores', namely, scooping dog doo. Nasty business altogether and generally makes me grouchy. Turns out, the terrier mix we have that has the run of the yard managed to 'use' every possible surface. Gravel, flower beds (all of them), grass and even...my garden. To say that dog is in hot water doesn't cover it. I had even put mesh over the raised beds to prevent this problem. She knocked them down.
After finding some rather nasty piles, on top of my plants, I came across three of my gardening tools, which had been stuck in the mud and left out for some time.
My gardening tools have never been the image of perfection, but they have not had rust. The boy child ran and hid from me after he discovered I found his stash. Visions of Alice in Wonderland's Queen of Hearts came to mind with her famous line 'Off with their heads!' felt just about right.
This whole parenting thing can be really overrated sometimes. So can dog ownership.
As it stands, they are all in the doghouse and my fingertips are numb from spending the past 45mins scrubbing my tools with little wire wool scrubbies.
Hubby has promised to bring home Chinese tonight to help sooth over my sore feelings towards anyone breathing.
Ah well, I guess not everyday can be pleasant.
Cheers, Jenni
We had a break in the rain, so the kids and I went outside to tend to some 'unpleasant chores', namely, scooping dog doo. Nasty business altogether and generally makes me grouchy. Turns out, the terrier mix we have that has the run of the yard managed to 'use' every possible surface. Gravel, flower beds (all of them), grass and even...my garden. To say that dog is in hot water doesn't cover it. I had even put mesh over the raised beds to prevent this problem. She knocked them down.
After finding some rather nasty piles, on top of my plants, I came across three of my gardening tools, which had been stuck in the mud and left out for some time.
My gardening tools have never been the image of perfection, but they have not had rust. The boy child ran and hid from me after he discovered I found his stash. Visions of Alice in Wonderland's Queen of Hearts came to mind with her famous line 'Off with their heads!' felt just about right.
This whole parenting thing can be really overrated sometimes. So can dog ownership.
As it stands, they are all in the doghouse and my fingertips are numb from spending the past 45mins scrubbing my tools with little wire wool scrubbies.
Hubby has promised to bring home Chinese tonight to help sooth over my sore feelings towards anyone breathing.
Ah well, I guess not everyday can be pleasant.
Cheers, Jenni
I found my Felco pruners on the potting bench outside recently and I almost cried when I saw all the rust. I feel your pain.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ann :)
DeleteOh Jenni, I am so sorry.
ReplyDeleteI get cranky if anyone else uses "MY" pruning shears, let alone my fork or my trowel, they have their own, really it is usually my Hubby who "forgets" these days.
I guess if we didn't spend so much on these tools that will last us a lifetime we could be more forgiving............maybe not :)
Hope the rust came off and enjoy your chinese dinner :)
I always find a glass of wine helps (not on the tools :)
Cheers, T. :)
T ~ wine could well be on order after a day like this :)
DeleteParenting IS overrated as are dogs... Ugh! I feel you sister. I can't wait till you live closer and we can get together on days like these...
ReplyDeletesistah, you know it! I'm missing you terribly and could use some Jana time!!
DeleteOh my...I hope tomorrow is MUCH better! A wise friend of mine said, "You'll feel better in the morning!" I hope that's true for you. Sorry about your day!
ReplyDeleteThanks Alica, that is a very wise saying indeed and I'll keep my fingers x'd for a better day tomorrow :)
DeleteSounds like a pretty crummy day. I know about dog doo duty. I can't comment on the tools, as I'm the one who loses and leaves my own stuff out. I know from experience that Coke is great on rust:) Let it set a while. Also great to show the kids what it does to their stomaches:)
ReplyDeleteBonnie, you'll be proud to know there isn't a single can of soda in this house! ;) Hubby promises to get out some fixer stuff and polish the tools. I've scrubbed them good and got most of it off. Now, if we were neighbors, it'd be one of those nights when I'd come knocking on your door for some of your fantastic berry wines :)
ReplyDeleteSad about your tools. I usually leave them out (until I bought nice ones), but now anyone better watch out if they use my felcos with out asking! Lately our two dogs found the garden seeds I ordered early. The radishes, corn and peas may be somewhere, then again I don't think I want to find them. I will forgive them someday...
ReplyDeleteWhat a horrible day! At least the poo your picking up is your pets, instead I get to pick up everything the neighbors cats leave me. That is if I get to it before my dog. Ya, gross.
ReplyDeleteI feel for you! It can only get better (now you have your missing tools and a tidy back yard). Hope the Chinese helped too :)
ReplyDeleteOh dear. Must say our part time dog is good about avoiding the flower beds and stays on the grass. She has been known to see something on the flower beds that needs investigation and turn to see if we are watching - a 'No' usually confirms that any paws on soil are not welcome! WE have been known to find secateurs that have been left out on the plot but they haven't usually got to that state. I can understand why it was a bad day and everyone went into hiding!
ReplyDeleteJenni,
ReplyDeleteI feel for you about the doggy doo. Our 17 yo Daisy seems to do it as she walks down the paths in the garden. We always have to watch our step. Shame about the garden tools, glad you managed to clean them up.
I leave lots of poo for mummy to pick up too. She said to try tomato ketchup if you don't have any cola. Then spray with WD40.
ReplyDeleteI get so mad at my dog, too. I can't even enjoy my garden because I'm not looking at the plants - I'm trying to avoid stepping in 'it'! Sorry about the tools.
ReplyDeleteI find things that are supposed to be for gardening all over the yard. All the twine used to hang toys from trees, stakes in awkward angles ready to poke me in the face. I've thought about doing a post once about the realistic part of gardening with kids and dogs, does take some of the fun out when you have to clean up after them rather than play in the dirt.
ReplyDeleteHope you had the sun we had today and you had some fun outside today!
Today Max hit me in Fred Meyer because I wouldn't buy him a $6 toothbrush. We left empty handed. Later he told me I ruined the trip to the store and that he hates me. Lovely. Being at home is so hard sometimes. I feel your pain of this day you had!
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