West Texas Mama

The day had been rather uneventful, as far as work days go. This morning I got up, got the kids around, let the dog outside, and left for work. Little did I know the adventure that would await me this evening. 4:15 p.m. Picked the kids up from daycare and headed home. Had mentally planned dinner - chicken strips and green beans. Get home - did I mention it had rained all day and was still coming down at a steady rate? Gather my bag, my purse, kid's blankets, kid's papers from daycare, mail, and the two-year-old (Little Sunshine) and hauled all of it and her into the house. Number One Son wanted to watch cartoons, so he settled into my recliner. Little Sunshine wanted some candy, so gave her a tootsie roll. Still had my coat and galoshes on, so went to garage for dog food. Envisioned a cozy night with a good dinner with my offspring. Took food to back door.....expected to be greeted by usually over-friendly and hyper dog,"Rocky". Did not receive usual gree