Ticks

Last night I found several ticks on my dog Lilly and freaked out. I actually  had to call someone to come over and help me deal with the problem. I couldn't get rid of the feeling that the little blood suckers were crawling all over me. 

I contemplated leaving the house and renting a hotel room. It made me think about the time my sister and I came home from school with lice. 

My mom calmly sat us in the bathtub and combed the nasty bugs out of our hair for more than two hours. I wonder what makes us so different that I can't even stomach prying a small bug from my dog's belly. 

I realized that I have some obstacles to overcome before I am ready to deal with some of the disgusting duties that come with being a mom.