Thank Goodness for Little Pets!

To paraphrase a song from GiGi! I am so glad I have my sweet animals. They greet me at the door upon my return and see me off in the morning. Tonight I was later than usual. Work is a lot because I have three projects going on at the same time with deadlines that are very close to each other and due soon. I also have the regular stuff to contend with. Anyway, Hershey ran to greet me, wagging his whole body. We went to the back patio to exit the sliding glass door. Out he went. While he was looking for intruder rabbits (There is one on the hill that is not moved by a barking dog.), I went back into the house to call Sammy. Sammy likes to go out when Hershey does. I called and called but no Sammy. I decided to go upstairs and there was Sammy in the hallway by my bedroom door just laying there swishing his tail, looking bored. Even though he is a cat, he comes when you call him but not tonight. For some reason, he is eating the dog food (which I have taken away) and I think his stomach is bothering him. He did come down and play with me and Hershey after some coaxing on my part. He came and sat on my lap after dinner while Hershey layed with his head on my shoulder. Then Hershey, sensing a need, started grooming the cat's ear. Dogs just chew on each other while cats lick each other. Sammy got his ear chewed but lovingly. Thursday I get to talk to the big boss about an opportunity at work. Wish me luck!

Sleep Deprived!

Its Sunday morning and I am so tired...reason is Sammy chose last night to climb all over me and make sure he got attention. Hershey was on the other side in the middle of the bed just sleeping away. I was hemmed in between two pets. I have a king sized mattress, its just not big enough for all of us. The pets are clingier on the weekend because I am at home and give them the attention. I will be taking an afternoon nap for sure! Oh well at least I'm not alone!

Still Saturday and Still Lazy

Okay! I've still got it! I just got back from the grocery store. Purple tank top, lavender shorts, big sunglasses on the head with large hoop earring....the hot young checker left his post to walk my groceries to the car because I said I needed help out! Left a poor man my age just standing in line. I've still got it! Now...if I could only remember what to do with it.....

Lazy Saturday

Mr Hershey was hiding in the closet today. Not sure what that is about. Usually the cat is in there. Sammy was lurking on the other side of the bed. Mr H never really leaves my side but as I lay on the sofa taking a nap (yes have not been feeling well), there was no Mr. H upon waking. May need to install some cameras to see what goes on when the cleaning people are here.

Trixie's Visit

Tonight we are keeping Trixie for her mom. They are away for the weekend and Trixie is a sweet dog. She is a Pug. Very different from Hershey. Trixie makes all kinds of unladylike noises! She snores and wheezes. I have to look down every so often to make sure she's okay! Hershey is so quiet when he is not barking at squirrels in the back yard. I hardly know he's there. As I said earlier, Trixie is sweet just different. I expected them to play like Coco and Hershey do but Trixie is missing her family and does not want to play. I am trying to offer her some comfort but little dogs love their families so much it is hard for them to adjust right away. Mommydearest laughs at Hershey following me around at her house but I now see the bit of anxiety that dogs experience because Trixie is much more confident at her house. Pugs, Boxers, Boston Terriers, Great Danes, French Bull Dogs, Bull Dogs are all cute but have that smashed in face and must have some breathing issues. Anyway, we will take good care of Trixie because looking into her big sad eyes pulls at your heart strings. Might sleep on the sofa downstairs tonight, it is hot and neither Hershey or Trixie seems interested in going upstairs. Trixie seems happy sleeping on the carpet under the coffee table and Hershey is in his usual spot on the back of the sofa.

July Holiday Get Away...We're Baaacccckkkkkk!

Hershey and I are back home sweet home! Pool's clean, plums are ripe and we are ready to rumble!!!! Sammy missed us terribly (evidence is cat urine in odd places.) I just can't take Sammy because he is not a good traveler. I am sure he hid in the closet while we were gone. The cat sitter was a guy this time. I do my best. My next trip (Ciao cara, ciao, ciao) both Hershey and Sammy will be left at home. Hershey went to the groomer on Wednesday. She makes him look so pretty! He smells good too. On the way home we spied a King Charles in a Honda Civic. He was on his "Dad's" lap and barking. I pointed him out to Hershey and Hershey began barking too! The guy and I just laughed and kept up with each other while driving so that the dogs could continue "talking". It was fuuuunnnny!!!!!!! I need a laugh at the end of the day! Sammy hasn't stopped licking me since I got home. Quick...I need a shower! I am bringing work home again...need my pets around me for work life balance.

Hershey on a visit!

Hershey and I are visiting my sister and Coco (and my mother). Hershey is behaving a bit oddly as he is stuck by my side every instant. Not sure what this is about. Coco is maturing, she is less hyper and seems to want to play with her "mama". She is such a cute dog. She really likes to cuddle and be petted. Hershey is used to getting lots of attention because there is no one at home but me. It is nice to have other people around but I am a quiet person content to read and be, my sister on the other hand feels the need to "entertain and converse" with everyone. Well, Hershey's having a good time. (Didn't think we were a burden until I read her blog!)