A miracle has happened. I was actually able to wear Buddy out this morning.
The dogs are in a routine. They're used to waking up at an ungodly early hour during weekdays, so when the sun comes up on the weekends they start barking. I'm very lucky if I'm able to sleep until 7:00 a.m. Today, that's exactly how long I was able to hold out. So, we pottied and I had my breakfast. Yesterday, there were strawberries available. So, I had strawberries and rice pudding for breakfast.One more touch of spring, and for being so early in the season, they were delicious.
It's foggy and very drippy out, so I pulled on my muck boots and popped on my ear poppers (ear muffs without the strap) hooked Buddy up to the leash and we took off. We must have walked for about 45 minutes. Once Buddy was walked, it was Joey's turn, I even gave her a double block walk. When Joey and I got back, Buddy was down in the basement lying in his dog house. Even when I came down to clean things up there, he stayed in the dog house. This is not like Buddy at all. He's always up and following me around. He had to be exhausted. However, not to give you the wrong impression, Buddy doesn't just walk along with me. He bounds up every pile of snow he can, and now that it's soft and melting, he practically has to swim through the stuff. He's really exerting a lot of energy.
Right now, the house is peaceful, both dogs are down taking a morning nap. Oh, to have the life of a dog! Eat, pee, poop, walk, play, chew, and sleep. I need to train them to chew through a couple of those papers I have to grade. Do you think the teacher can get away with saying "My dog ate your homework"?
Those strawberries look absolutely yummy!! Loved your last line.
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