Friday, March 7, 2014 

Was too tired to do anything yesterday but nap. Just not feeling well. Overwhelmed. Needed uninterrupted sleep—something that’s not within the choices in this household at the moment. This morning was quite nice. Valentino was fine, but for some sniffing. He kept following a trail of something and exploring the upstairs rug. Nothing to be seen. Nothing I could smell. 

I let him out for relief and then used the leash to bring Lucy down the stairs. It worked well. One problem solved. But after I fed them and was cleaning the bathroom from one of Mom’s night purges, Lucy pooped on the newly cleaned hall carpet. I quickly picked it up, let the dogs out, then sprayed the special enzymatic solution, all the while mom calling, Sandy, needing to go to the bathroom. I shouted No! As soon as I was fairly sure it was safe to roam there and then cover the wet spot for the dog’s safety, I let mom go to the bathroom.

I have not even had my breakfast drink, and I am tired.