Furmaggedon. Charlie sheds in the fall, which is now, according to his body. He's pacing a lot because he wants to go for a walk, but it's too cold for his feet. I could buy him booties I suppose, and maybe I will, but today I'm playing catch-up on housework and making a nice supper. I'm vacuuming up dog hair and washing dog blankets, then I'll wash all the dog footprints off the floors. I sense a theme here:)
The cat is pissed. She wants to go outside but every time I open the door for her, there's still snow and cold. She meows, very loudly, goes away, and then comes back a few minutes later. We play this game for most of the day; it's great!
Jack is feeling better and is back to school. He's sleeping through the night again, which means I'm sleeping through the night again. Yay! I'm not good without my sleep. I worked yesterday and it was busy as hell (another theme), so I was grumpy after work. Jack had a field trip yesterday and a busy day at school, so he was grumpy too. We bumped heads when it came time for a bath and I just walked away and let him cry. He didn't really know what he wanted and I was just too tired to deal with it. When I came back, I explained to him that we were both really tired and that people often get grumpy when they're tired. We decided he would not have a bath, but rather just put on his pajamas and go to bed. He was sound asleep by 6:30pm. I went to bed at 8pm, and we both slept until 6am, both of us much happier this morning.
Off to vacuum up Charlie's dog glitter (fur). Christmas decorations will have to wait for another day, but not too long. Christmas is coming up fast and Jack asks everyday when Christmas is, because everytime he asks for a new toy, we tell him Christmas is coming. He did point out that last year Santa's gifts did not meet expectations (do better Santa). He'll end up as a lawyer or hostage negotiator.
That is a LOT of dog hair. My cat isn't messy but between her hair, paw prints on the hardwood and litter box, I keep busy. Sometimes I ignore it all for a few days! I need to figure out my Xmas decorating schedule too. There's more pressure to be jolly (and decorated) with the Littles around.
ReplyDeleteI hate dog hair everywhere but I like dogs. It's a rock and a hard place:)
ReplyDeleteYeah, Jack wants all the decorations because he's little and still likes Christmas, plus it's no work for him. Anticipation is usually better than the day, so I'll get my butt in gear and get going on it, so he can enjoy the tree and decorations.
That IS a lot of dog hair! I feel bad for Charlie and the cat. The winter we spent in Spokane was just awful, we ended up spending way too much time in the house, and your winters are way worse. Going to bed at 6:30 sounds pretty awesome for a tired kid.
ReplyDeleteCharlie and the cat will live, don't bother feeling bad for them. They both have very good lives.
DeleteI know dogs are great but I also know I sure am glad not to have any.
ReplyDeleteLife really does look different when you get enough sleep, doesn't it?
Sleep is the magic elixir that makes everything better.
DeleteLooking at your dog hair collection, I am briefly not missing my cats.
ReplyDeleteGood to read that your little guy is better.
Jack is much better, thank goodness.
DeleteI'm so glad you and Jack are getting some sleep!
ReplyDeleteMe too. I need my sleep.
Delete"dog glitter," LOL! My gawd, that's a lot of hair!
ReplyDeleteIt could be worse. My daughter has a golden retriever with beautiful, long hair. That dog sheds even worse.
DeleteYou could soon stuff a pillow with dog hair. I'm pleased things have settled down a little for you.
ReplyDeleteLet me know your address Andrew and I'll make you up a small pillow and send it off:)
DeleteI am glad that Jack is feeling better and sleeping through the night. I like the words "dog glitter." I had a border collie once, and her hair was all over the place. It was a never ending battle to keep up with the shedding.
ReplyDeleteBecause it's so cold outside, the dogs play wrestle in the house, which helps significantly to spread the glitter:)
DeleteCollected dog fur would allow you to make an excellent Christmas gift for The Big Guy. Make yarn from it and then knit him a nice beanie hat or what you Canadians sometimes call a tuque. It would be such a personal gift and I feel sure he would wear it with pride.
ReplyDeleteThat's a great idea Mr. Pudding. Please forward your address to me I will make you a toque. Tuque est francais. I'm sure the hat won't be too itchy:)
Delete"Did not meet expectations" -- ha! Thankfully Olga doesn't shed much, but I used to have cats that could generate astonishing quantities of hair.
ReplyDeleteYeah, he was not impressed with Santa last year, even though he got what he wanted, which was a carpet for his bedroom, a plant, and a remote control car. You can't win.
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