Mud Fight

Dog: I want to go outside.
Me: You’re just going to play in the mud.
Dog: I won’t play in the mud.
Me: Yes you will.
Dog: I won’t.
Me: No, you’ll play in the mud.
Dog: I won’t. I promise.
Me: Fine. Just don’t play in the mud. (let dog out).
Me: (let the dog in) YOU PLAYED IN THE MUD!
Dog: I couldn’t help it. There was mud, and it had to be played with.
Me: …