It's been awhile since I sat down to write; life has been a whirlwind of stuff and I just haven't taken the time to do it. But today, as the freezing rain and sleet fall and cover everything with ice in mid-April, I have nothing better to do than sit down and share a bit of what's been happening in our world.
Although I wasn't looking forward to the potential power outages or other damage that could occur because of this storm, to be honest, I was a bit excited about it because it was going to offer me the opportunity to sit back and relax for the weekend and not feel guilty for not finding 1000 ways to keep us all busy. The opportunity to stay home with no commitments on a weekend is a rare occurrence at my house and I cherish the times when the chance comes along.
Friday's are always filled with errands and to-dos, things I have put off throughout the week. Most weekends, they are followed by a Saturday which includes volunteer time in the morning, a stop at the grocery store on the way home, and then laundry, yard clean-up, and keeping dogs entertained. Many of them include a dog-friendly mini-adventure, like a trip to the park, or pet store, or both. They also include special projects-things that seem to only be able to be completed on a Saturday. And even when it doesn't seem like I have a lot to do, they fly by and, before you know it, it's Saturday night.
Sunday's are the one day of the week that I can sleep in and have a lazy morning, if the dogs allow it. But after a peaceful, quiet start to the day, it's time to clean the house and complete other necessary chores. I reserve Sunday afternoon for a fun adventure with the dogs, generally a short trip to get in some miles on the North Country Trail or participate in some other dog-friendly sort of event. And then, the weekend it over in a flash.
I determined early on Friday that this weekend was going to be different. I have been waiting for months for the perfect Winter Storm weekend. These are weekends that force you to stay home, stay inside snuggled up with a warm blanket and a warm dog or two(or three), and forget about your commitments to the outside world. This weekend was going to be my chance, finally! Probably the last chance before the long-awaited sunshine and warmer temperatures of Spring...which, by the way, I hope arrive by next weekend (I have Spring yard work to do!)
So based on the impending storm, we made the decision to cancel our Saturday morning dog walk with the shelter dogs and the dream of my storm induced lazy weekend at home was becoming a reality.
Since the Friday weather was still good, it was important to get the girls out for a long walk and some other activities so that they wouldn't be raving lunatics with too much pent-up energy by Saturday afternoon. After a nice walk, I loaded the girls up in the Jeep and we were off to get some things done and to give them some additional fun and mental stimulation. I made several stops-Walgreen's for paper towel and some other necessities, then on to Kroger, and a couple of other stops, and finally a stop at Soldan's Pet Store.
One-by-one I took each of the girls on their trip through the store. They walked around sniffing and exploring and getting love and attention from the employees. They love these trips. Each one includes a little one-on-one time with me, some training, and a special treat at the end.
By now it was nearly 8pm and I still hadn't eaten dinner, so I picked up a quick soup and sandwich combo at Tim Horton's and headed home. We were prepared and ready to settle in for the weekend.
Saturday morning started with cleaning, laundry, and other chores because I needed to get them done in order to relax. It was raining, but no dangerous weather yet, so after I finished cleaning, I made a quick run to pick up a couple of last minute items I had forgotten, The girls were happy to get out for a ride and once we were home, we were all ready to settle in for the storm and my much anticipated Jeopardy marathon (thanks to weeks worth of Jeopardy on the DVR).
Although the storm didn't produce all of the ice and dangerous conditions that were predicted, I am so thankful that I got my weekend at home. Sometimes just staying at home on the couch for a do-nothing weekend is just what you need. Thanks to Mother Nature for the break! I'm now relaxed and ready for all of the adventures that Spring and her warmer temperatures with bring.
Although I wasn't looking forward to the potential power outages or other damage that could occur because of this storm, to be honest, I was a bit excited about it because it was going to offer me the opportunity to sit back and relax for the weekend and not feel guilty for not finding 1000 ways to keep us all busy. The opportunity to stay home with no commitments on a weekend is a rare occurrence at my house and I cherish the times when the chance comes along.
Friday's are always filled with errands and to-dos, things I have put off throughout the week. Most weekends, they are followed by a Saturday which includes volunteer time in the morning, a stop at the grocery store on the way home, and then laundry, yard clean-up, and keeping dogs entertained. Many of them include a dog-friendly mini-adventure, like a trip to the park, or pet store, or both. They also include special projects-things that seem to only be able to be completed on a Saturday. And even when it doesn't seem like I have a lot to do, they fly by and, before you know it, it's Saturday night.
Sunday's are the one day of the week that I can sleep in and have a lazy morning, if the dogs allow it. But after a peaceful, quiet start to the day, it's time to clean the house and complete other necessary chores. I reserve Sunday afternoon for a fun adventure with the dogs, generally a short trip to get in some miles on the North Country Trail or participate in some other dog-friendly sort of event. And then, the weekend it over in a flash.
I determined early on Friday that this weekend was going to be different. I have been waiting for months for the perfect Winter Storm weekend. These are weekends that force you to stay home, stay inside snuggled up with a warm blanket and a warm dog or two(or three), and forget about your commitments to the outside world. This weekend was going to be my chance, finally! Probably the last chance before the long-awaited sunshine and warmer temperatures of Spring...which, by the way, I hope arrive by next weekend (I have Spring yard work to do!)
So based on the impending storm, we made the decision to cancel our Saturday morning dog walk with the shelter dogs and the dream of my storm induced lazy weekend at home was becoming a reality.
Since the Friday weather was still good, it was important to get the girls out for a long walk and some other activities so that they wouldn't be raving lunatics with too much pent-up energy by Saturday afternoon. After a nice walk, I loaded the girls up in the Jeep and we were off to get some things done and to give them some additional fun and mental stimulation. I made several stops-Walgreen's for paper towel and some other necessities, then on to Kroger, and a couple of other stops, and finally a stop at Soldan's Pet Store.
One-by-one I took each of the girls on their trip through the store. They walked around sniffing and exploring and getting love and attention from the employees. They love these trips. Each one includes a little one-on-one time with me, some training, and a special treat at the end.
By now it was nearly 8pm and I still hadn't eaten dinner, so I picked up a quick soup and sandwich combo at Tim Horton's and headed home. We were prepared and ready to settle in for the weekend.
Saturday morning started with cleaning, laundry, and other chores because I needed to get them done in order to relax. It was raining, but no dangerous weather yet, so after I finished cleaning, I made a quick run to pick up a couple of last minute items I had forgotten, The girls were happy to get out for a ride and once we were home, we were all ready to settle in for the storm and my much anticipated Jeopardy marathon (thanks to weeks worth of Jeopardy on the DVR).
Although the storm didn't produce all of the ice and dangerous conditions that were predicted, I am so thankful that I got my weekend at home. Sometimes just staying at home on the couch for a do-nothing weekend is just what you need. Thanks to Mother Nature for the break! I'm now relaxed and ready for all of the adventures that Spring and her warmer temperatures with bring.
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