potty humor.
I was up several times in the night with restless spouse syndrome. When I woke the last time she was standing by the bedside poking me awake. I asked if she needed help and she said “Yes. I did something bad. Will you hate me?”. I noticed her pants were on backwards, and that’s almost always a sign of bathroom troubles. With assurance that she was ‘OK’ I got very unsteadily to my feet. I was just ‘pass-out’ tired, but I lead her toward the bathroom anyway.
There was poop in the hall. A lot of it. Too much actually, and then I realized that it was dog poop. Rather dry, and easy to pick up, and that was it. She was fine, did not have a bathroom emergency, and everything was fine.
So there it is. One of the dogs pooped in the hall, and I was happy about it.
My life is like a bar joke.
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It’s wonderful to be able to find the silver lining in what others might consider a bad thing…you, and all of us here, know how to laugh and, bless you, you made me chuckle, too. Have a good day!!0
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Thank you for the laugh, I really needed it! It was a rough night with my restless spouse syndrome and I lost my temper. I told him he couldn't lIve with me anymore if he didn't sleep at night with me. I know... ridiculous. I woke up sad that I lost my temper and grumpy that I was so tired as you describe. What's a little dog poop LOL0
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Good Grief Charlie Brown!!
Thank You for that...
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I laughed at the saying restless spouse syndrome how appropriate. And dried doggy doo just made me roll.
Rb that's so sweet, your care for your dw is so good.
Stewart
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Thanks for the smile this morning.
Living with someone with Alzheimer's brings on a whole new perspective when dealing with our day to day life.
I am so glad it wasn't what you thought it would be!!
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I hope you gave the dog a treat to show your appreciation.0
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Restless Spouse Syndrome. So appropriate and so funny to those who know.0
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"Restless spouse syndrome." Where was this term when I was dealing with it! I'm adding it to my vocabulary.
(Good dog))
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We had fecal issues this week too and you’re so right. I’d much rather deal with the canine variety. Thanks for the laugh!0
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Thanks for the laugh. Caregivers tend to appreciate the small things (or not so small).0
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You brought me a much needed laugh. Been a tough week. Thanks0
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Thank you Robert for much appreciated laugh! Also the new medical note to add to my list! Ed is right, your dog deserves a treat!
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