the pet factor

The other day the dogs got to go to work with my husband. He leaves before 6am so I wasn't up until after they’d gone. It was so weird…and wonderful. Complete silence. My tired eyes took a moment to adjust. No one else up ready to eat, no one needing to go outside, no one requiring attention. It was a long, peaceful morning and I got out of the house in record time without breaking a sweat.

I was home well before everyone else and was greeted with more stillness. Did I mention how wonderful it was? After I settled in, I grab a seat on the porch and soaked up the fact that I had no other demands, best of all no need to be on high alert for passerby’s to send my dogs into a tizzy. I was so relaxed I lost track of time. I hopped up in a clarify “What am I doing? I have stuff to do” mode.

As I started prepping dinner I dropped some ingredients on the floor. I think I do it haphazardly sometimes as a special treat for the dogs…But there was no one there to grab it. I was then forced to clean up after myself. Hmph. I was definitely missing them. I’d been missing them since morning but it didn't mean I couldn't relish in my lack of responsibilities.

They got home in such a joyous mood. Half exhausted, half ecstatic from their adventures.They can drive me crazys but gosh, I love those pups. So lucky to have them and am able to provide them with everything they need. In return I am given unconditional love, hours of entertainment as well as the opportunity to play mom. Lucky girl.