

Sara and Tom are twins. They like to play outside with their dog, Spot. Spot is a big, black dog with a white spot on his chest. He is adorable and friendly.
One day, Sara and Tom find a big puddle of mud in the yard. They think it is fun to jump and splash in the mud. Spot thinks so too. He runs and jumps with them. Soon, they are all very dirty and muddy.
"Look at us!" Sara says. "We are brown like chocolate!"
"Yes, we are!" Tom says. "But Mom will not like it. She will say we need a wash."
They hear Mom calling them from the house. "Sara! Tom! Spot! Come inside! It is time for lunch!"
They run to the house. Mom sees them and gasps. "Oh, my! What have you done? You are all covered in mud! You need a wash right now!"
She takes them to the bathroom. She fills the tub with warm water and soap. She puts Spot in first. He does not like it. He shakes and splashes. He makes a big mess. Sara and Tom laugh. They think it is funny.
"Spot, stop it!" Mom says. "You need to be clean!"
She washes Spot with a sponge. She rinses him with a shower. She dries him with a towel. He looks adorable again. He wags his tail and licks Mom's face.
"Good boy, Spot!" Mom says. "Now it is your turn, Sara and Tom!"
She puts Sara and Tom in the tub. They like it. They play with the bubbles and the toys. They wash each other's hair and faces. They rinse with the shower. They dry with the towels. They look adorable again. They hug Mom and say thank you.
"Good girl, Sara! Good boy, Tom!" Mom says. "Now you are all clean and ready for lunch!"
She takes them to the kitchen. She makes them sandwiches and juice. They eat and drink. They are happy and full.
They say, "We love you, Mom!"
Mom says, "I love you too, Sara and Tom! And Spot!"
They all smile and cuddle. They are a happy family.
