Makita Chiquita

It was a dreary Tuesday afternoon, approaching naptime. I was minding my own business performing routine domestic duties, when I caught Jack trying to stuff his animal magnets into the openings on the front of the dishwasher (you know, where the lock lever is). Despite rescuing one of the animals, I realized, to my horror,  that 3 other innocent animals were stuck and dangling precariously over the abyss leading to the inside of the dishwasher door. (I sure wish I could draw a diagram). Using my dexterous upper phalanges, I was able to rescue a rooster and a goose. Sadly, I couldn't save the cat. Down she went into the darkness. I did not despair, however. I summoned my Super Tool Girl powers and retrieved Chad's Mikita electric screwdriver from the garage and preceded to remove the back of the dishwasher door. 7 screws and 1 battery change later I spotted the lost magnet. Using a kitchen spatula, I was able to reach and rescue Jack's lost toy. I was shocked to discover that I had not rescued the cat but another lost magnet- Lassie! It took some more finagling before I was able to return the cat and Lassie back to their rightful places on the front of the dishwasher and secure all of the screws. I then holstered my weapon...I mean put the Mikita back in it's case and turned may attention back to the laundry. Just another day as the mom of 2 busy little men.!