The Washcloth

Another oldie but goodie we can all relate to!

I was due for an appointment with the gynecologist late in the week.

Early one morning, I received a call from the doctor’s office to tell me that I had been rescheduled for that morning at 9:30 am. I had only just packed everyone off to work and school, and it was already around 8:45 am.

The trip to his office took about thirty-five minutes, so I didn’t have an time to spare. As most women do, I like to take a little extra effort over hygiene when making such visits, but this time I wasn’t going to be able to make the full effort. So, I rushed upstairs, threw off my pajamas, wet the washcloth that was sitting next to the sink, and gave myself a quick wash in that area to make sure I was at least presentable.

I threw the washcloth in the clothes basket, grabbed some clothes, hopped in the car and raced to my appointment.

I was in the waiting room for only a few minutes when I was called in. Knowing the procedure, as I’m sure you do, I hopped up on the table, looked over at the other side of the room and pretended that I was in Paris or some other place a million miles away.

I was a little surprised when the doctor said, “My, we have made an extra effort this morning, haven’t we?” I didn’t respond.

After the appointment, I heaved a sigh of relief and went home.

The rest of the day was normal: some shopping, cleaning, cooking, etc. After school when my six year old daughter was playing, she called out from the bathroom, “Mommy, where’s my washcloth?” I told her to get another one from the cupboard.

She replied, “No, I need the one that was here by the sink, it had all my glitter and sparkles saved inside it.”

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06.11.2010
Magda Navarro
LOL
05.04.2009
Lynne Perkins
That is so funny! I knew a lady once who went to the dr and after using bathroom realized there was no t-paper. She dug into her purse and found an old tissue at the bottom. When her DR came in he started laughing (now mind you this was in the 70's) and said, "Oh my, are you giving green stamps now?" I hope you are old enough to laugh at this!
I had to share this with others! Thanks for the laugh!
03.05.2009
Helen Johnson
Thanks, I needed a good laugh and this fit the bill.
03.02.2009
Talia Murphy
Adorable story! Thanks for the chuckle!!
It feels good to write.

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