When It All Happens At Once

I was home alone this morning when Aspen (3) went into the restroom to poop at the same time as the cat scratched at the front door.

He wanted in the garage, but the dog was in the kitchen, and Aspen was going to need her butt wiped soon. I carried the cat through the house quickly, assuming the dog wouldn’t get worked up if I held him.

Turns out the dog …