waking to love

On the weekends, Gerry and I don’t have to get up so early.  (As it stands, I’m trying to “retrain” him for shorter am walks during M-F.)  He, however is a doggie dog and as a true Lab is ruled by his nose.  This morning I let him take his time and smell EVERYthing possible.  Our mid-Atlantic winter has brought more rain and cold winds, than it has snow.  To let you know how warm it was yesterday, I found three ticks crawling up his legs and on his paws before we even got in the house.  This being said, we do love in deer heaven, and ticks are so freaky in that they freeze and thaw.  I don’t want to use his flea and tick medicine from the doctor this week, as his body has been through enough, so I diluted some tea tree oil and spritzed it on his fur.  Next week when he’s that much stronger, I’ll use his Advantax (or whatever i use) to be sure he isn’t bitten.  Lyme disease is something we’ve avoided so far, and want to keep it that way.

I love waking up later on the weekends, as when he hears me shuffling around,  I hear him run to the stairs where he’ll wait for me, with a panting smile on his face.  This is one of my favorite snuggling times, as he is one of those breeds that will bow and push his head into my belly or lap FOREVER, if I rub his head or behind his ears.  We both yawn a lot, and he is the most generous with his kisses!  During the work week I usually find him quietly thumping his tail waiting for me to come to him.

I’m glad I was able to write out my feelings this weekend.  It is a luxury I’m allowing myself, instead of doing online report cards, and lesson plans.  I got out of my pajamas and took him for a walk on a trail, for a short time, and it made me happy just to trot along beside him.  He did some errands with me afterwards, and hopefully just enjoyed getting out of the house.

I think it’s going to be a pizza night tonight!