Since getting up this morning, I'm thankful for Ember "hurrying up" the last three blocks of our morning walk to get home before the dishwasher installer decided we weren't going to show! We could see the truck in our driveway, and I hadn't been able to answer the phone while holding her leash on the far side of our walk.
I was impressed. I was thankful that she let the installer hold the leash while I unlocked and opened the door. I was thankful that she kenneled up for me so he could get to work. Sometimes you have to be grateful just that you get things figured out and done!
I'm thankful for the support of the folks who read and comment on my blog! I mean, when I'm feeling discouraged, they lift me up with the hope that it will all come out OK in the end. Ember will grow into a mature and civil canine member of society and will not be jumping all over or nipping at people, but will settle down, as she did this morning for the installer.
I asked him if he had dogs, he had interacted with her so well. He said that no, he does not have a dog of his own, but his job requires him to deal with them on the regular. If he couldn't do this, it would be the wrong job for him, because about half of the homes he goes into, or even more than half, have pets. I mentioned allergies, and he said sometimes when the pet hair is voluminous, he feels stuffed up. That reminds me, I'm thankful for the meds that allow those with allergies to function in life!
Life is good. Keep on Sparking!
It's Friday... the long to-do list that started the week is completed. I'm thankful for a day of rest.
ReplyDeleteAwesome! A day of rest is a good thing!
DeleteSounds like the Universe lined up for you and Ember today. Good job. Glad you made it there for the installer.
ReplyDeleteAll I can say is thank goodness for Zyrtec. Have been decluttering and brooming the garage. The dust bit me! But fortunately, skipped brooming yesterday today and the Zyrtec seems to have handled the itchy, swollen eyes. PHEW.
Here’s to a good weekend
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To a good weekend for all! And I agree about Zyrtec. It's my go-to for when the seasonal allergies kick in.
DeleteWow that was so good with Ember being so mature for that work to be done. Bet as a little puppy it might have been different. Great that he waited instead of those that wait three seconds and peel out to the next job. Huge hugs!
ReplyDeleteIt was not quite 8 a.m. at the time, we got inside as the clock turned over to 8, so he would have had to negotiate where else to go. I got lucky!
DeleteSeriously, Ember has been having to deal with workmen and women coming to the house since she was just weeks old... landscapers, plumbers, electricians, and HVAC people. So folks coming in and running machines for a couple of hours? No sweat to her. She would settle down in her crate, maybe whine for some breaks on her leash. She also had to be leashed even in the back yard for several weeks while the sod took hold.
So yeah, she's been "socialized" to having work done inside the house. Means she has to go in crate or X-Pen, but she quickly determines this is THAT kind of day and settles.