An End is in Sight -- Thank Goodness

Mary-Ann Sontag October 7, 2019

Today is the last day I will have to live with the uncertainty. An ultrasound will answer the question of whether Claire is pregnant or not.

I play all manner of mind games with myself. I literally have a list of “Things I Can Do If Claire Is Not Pregnant” to try and soften what would be a hard blow.

And I have puppy names picked out.

Complicated.

I need it settled so that my mind stops being a constant Magic-8 Ball.

Source: https://www.makeschool.com/academy/track/build-ios-apps/learn-how-to-build-apps--magic-8-ball/intro-magic8

Did you imagine this kind of thing is part of breeding dogs well?

A Bit of Randomness from the Internet

Mary-Ann Sontag October 5, 2019

“I'll bet this is a pup who does not know who his boss is…”

A quote from an online list in response to a question about managing normal puppy behavior.

“…does not know who the boss is…”

Because puppies spend their time, in spite of literally thousands of years evolving to serve and please humans, plotting the takeover of the humans in their lives.

Apparently some people confuse puppies with cats.

Thoughts direct actions and feelings.

Thinking one has a devious puppy who needs to be put in her place results in very different feelings and actions than considering that the puppy is a furry sweetie doing normal baby puppy things, and just needs some redirection.

I wonder a lot why some people just naturally assume the worst.

If ever there was a being that deserved an assumption of good intentions — it is a dog.

I hope your day is as amazing as your dog(s).

Incoming B for Birthday

Mary-Ann Sontag October 3, 2019

Harper B for aBout to Be My Birthday!

In eight days she will be EIGHT! How is that possible?!

Harper is doing so well. She is looking forward to celebrating her B for Birthday with a trip to Boise, where she will do obedience with the goal of finishing her Git ‘er Done novice title.

In case anyone ever wonders again if a dog deserves to have her knee — or knees — repaired, just think of Harper B for for Better Believe It. She has two Harper B for Bionic Knees and is happily, actively, and joyfully celebrating her life every single day.