Sneaky Chores

I should’ve known something was up when Pandy said:

“Hey Doggie, want to have a competition?”

I never say no to a competition. Or snacks. Or surprise party hats.

“Let’s see who can sort the most socks!” he said, holding up a basket the size of a small mountain.

My eyes narrowed.
My tail wagged.
My logic went right out the window.

Round One: Hook, Line, and Laundry

I grabbed a handful of socks. Pandy grabbed a clipboard.

Mini Blue was appointed referee (with a whistle made of a dry noodle).

I was in it to win it.

Round Two: Distractions May Occur

Two socks in, I discovered a green stripey one that looked exactly like a dragon tail. Naturally, I turned it into a sock puppet named Gerald who breathes imaginary fire.

“Focus,” Pandy said gently, matching three more pairs without blinking.

“Oh, I am,” I replied.
Just… not on socks.

Round Three: Realizations

Halfway through my musical performance of “Socknado: The Laundry Storm”, I caught Pandy smiling.

“Wait a second,” I said, mid-spin.
“Is this just a sneaky way to get me to do chores?!”

He shrugged.
Mini Blue turned orange. That means amused.

Final Score

• Pandy: 14 pairs sorted

• Me: 2 pairs, 6 sock puppets, 1 full-blown musical

• Mini Blue: Now has a sock cape
  
  

Outcome:
Pandy got the laundry done.
I got a standing ovation from Gerald the dragon sock.

Lesson learned?
Never trust a panda with a clipboard.
(Unless they’re offering cookies. Then trust, but verify.)