Learning New Tricks

Hello Dears,

Pippi and I have been learning new tricks. Once a week Pippi goes to puppy class. Every Wednesday night Pippi and I head over to petsmart and learn something new. She has been doing great and picking things up quickly. She doesn't bark at the other barking dogs in class and sits by my side (whining sadly) without trying to play with the other dogs. I was worried about how she would adapt to not seeing Chip and living in a house with another dog and me working a lot. She has taken it in stride like a pro. Axel and her are best buds and she has wiggled her way into every heart in the house. She has adapted to a new routine of walks and play with dog parks worked in. Watching her has made me think about my adaptation.

I have worked out my work schedule to make sure I get to the gym two days during the work week. Being back at work has meant that I also have had to schedule Pippi's walks as well as my own workouts. I've also had to schedule when I cook dinner for the family and when I can't. I haven't adapted as well as I would wish. I haven't connected with people as often as I would like. I haven't had time for things that I wish I could do. I haven't gotten to be with Pippi as much as I would like. Some of this I have been able to work on. Like spending time with Pippi.

Pippi has come to work with me. It isn't an every day thing or even an every week thing. But when she does come I am amazed. She is amazing with the kids. She is perfect with them. She is calm and stays low and lets the do whatever they want without a grumble. It always reminds me of how lucky I am to have such an amazing dog. It makes me strive to be as patience with her and others as she is with me and the kids. She is young and has a lot of energy but her self control amazes me.

             Here is to taking everything in stride like Pippi and making more time for the things I love! 

-Mattie