Dog Tired!

I can't begin to say what a good feeling it is that it's not even noon, and I'm home and done with all my errands.  The dogs have all been walked, fed, loved and played with.  They are all napping nearby.  Sitting here at my computer I'm watching the hummingbirds out my window at the feeder.  There is a welcomed feeling of peace and calm as we wait for the forecasted rain later today.  

It was a week that started out so well, but took a bit of a detour.  With Carl gone it became very busy and hectic.  It didn't help that I got a ticket on Wednesday for making a turn in an 'authorized vehicle only' place on the highway.  Of course I have my reason for why I was turning around that comes complete with the excuses that I didn't see the sign at first and with another car behind me doing the same thing, I had no choice but to make the turn.  The police officer, who I thought was arrogant and indifferent, didn't care about any of it. The maximum fine for this horrible crime that I have committed is $250.  I can only hope for leniency.     

Rudi continues to do 'just okay.'  I took her with me to the farm stand this morning.  She tries to accompany us on our daily walks, but because she wears out easily, she'll stop along the way and lay down.  I usually go back and sit with her until she has the energy to walk back to the house.  On some days she'll have no appetite whatsoever, other days she'll eat most of her meal.  For the next mealtime I try to make the exact same thing for her hoping she'll eat again, but she'll refuse it. I can only keep trying.

Todd started day care this week.  He really loved it!!  One of my biggest reasons for wanting him to have this experience is because I'm concerned about Todd being so shy and reserved around people that he doesn't know. So I think that his having positive interactions with people when I'm not around will be good for him. Of course playing with 'kids his own age' is just as invaluable.  When we've gotten home in the evenings, Todd has been so worn out, he has just eaten his dinner and fallen asleep for the rest of the night.  I have had to wake him up to take him outside and he's even been too tired to chase the cat--Now that's dog tired!