It's been a quiet but nice weekend. I finished both baby hats I was knitting (FO post soon), and wound the yarn for my next two pairs of socks, which will also be gifts. Today I managed to get some cleaning done, and also put away some things and organized, which gave me a feeling of accomplishment. Still more to be done, but I got a good chunk taken care of this afternoon.
I met my friend Andrea for brunch today, and it was so much fun to catch up with her - it's been months, which is way too long, especially considering we used to get to catch up every Sunday when we worked together, and I miss that. After brunch she came over to meet Hamlet, who did not disappoint. He wanted her to cuddle, and shake hands, and play with his duck toy, and she was willing to go along with it. Of course, the Koodle had to come in the room and pretend to be all cute and sweet like he was made of spun sugar. Andrea knows better. She took this sweet picture of Hamlet (and I hope she won't mind I'm sharing it here).
I think he turned a corner, so to speak, this week. He's been happy and content since he's been here, and happy with us, but this week I think he finally decided he was now in our family. When we would get home from work or just being out for a while, he would be so excited, and just could barely contain himself. It's nice to see. He wasn't moping around or anything, but I was just worried he wasn't as comfortable as he could be. Now he seems to be especially happy, which makes us extra happy.
Though Pip feels strongly that I should tell you that this morning, I was washing my face in the bathroom, and Hamlet was lying right across the doorway out in the hall. Pip wanted to come in and snooper-vise what I was doing, and Hamlet just stayed put! Pip had to LEAP OVER THE DOG to come into the bathroom, and his decision-making process alone meant I was nearly finished by the time he got inside. Even worse? THE DOG still just stayed there, if you can believe it! This entire event caused a great deal of commentary ... ;-)
Here's hoping that all of us have a good week, with time to relax and no one blocking our way.
11 comments:
Well, that Hamlet dog is obviously a problem for Pip and you should get rid of him right away.
(However, some how I don't see that happening. LOL)
Hope the week doesn't suck too bad at work. Just remember ...... fall is coming!!!
I think that you and Tim are really ideal parents for Hamlet. You're not just hoping that's he's okay; you're looking to make him as comfortable (and loved) as possible. I can't help but think he's responding to that. Here's to your whole happy family!
Hamlet is cute, but how dare he inconvenience a snoopervisor!
Who will win the standoff? Pip or Hamlet? I look forward to the next installment in this drama. LOL
I am so thrilled that Hamlet has settled in so wonderfully! (Although, I had no doubts!) And, yes... I am with you on Sunday nights!
What a sweet face! I am happy to see he's settling into his new home. I tried to bring Son's Golden here once for sitting and it didn't go well. I had to pack him up and take him back to his own house for the rest of the week where he moped the whole time for his family. They are such sensitive dogs. Now I just pack lots of yummy food for him and he's happy to see me. They keep him on a pretty strict diet and spoil him terribly but you have to do what you have to do.
Love the photo of Hamlet: he has such a sweet face.
Oh Hamlet! You have landed well.
That's a big corner to turn!!! I miss my golden seeing yours. It's been ten years almost.....Huck was the BEST dog for us ever
Have you checked your phone? Pip may be calling Social Services.
I'm glad that hamlet is happy and settling in nicely. I wish my dog (frodo) would ignore Holly (the cat). It will be a cold day in hell for that to happen. However, Holly stays in her cat zone area and Frodo stays in his dog zone area and sometimes he ignores her. That is all I can hope for!!!
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