Hump Day

I waited for someone to post, but no one has posted, so here goes.

It's hump day....yeah. Two more days and I am off.

My day started with a bang. I have two meetings later this morning and one this afternoon.

I hope you ladies have a good day.

Good Morning Jeannie and OFF,

I spent Monday driving to Pittsburgh.  Sean had my laptop Monday night, to work on it.  Then, yesterday drove from Pittsburgh to my house.  

Today, and the rest of the week, I am watching Frankie.  Colleen is chaperoning Isabel's class to the zoo all week.  It's a week of lessons at the zoo.  Trent chaperoned Monday and yesterday, coz Colleen had to do the final observations for her student teachers.

I have an ENT appointment this afternoon.  I hope Frank doesn't mind the longer than usual drive.

Hugs to all,

Trish

It looks like you are staying busy. I hate those days where I have to run to Houston to check on my brother...It's the same with taking my husband to Little Rock for his eye appointments...it interrupts my entire week but I don't mind because the alternative is that he would still be blind.

Trish, have a good day and take a minute to relax and do some meditating....

Good Morning Everyone,

Because of the other uproar I haven't told you what happened to me two days ago. I have two dogs, one is a rescued English Lab, lumbering and sweet, the other is a rescued lab mix...she is actually more of a border collie with a very strong drive and intense nature. She is smaller than my other dog by half but much more complex. She dominates my lap by herding and nipping, but when she gets too excited she bites her on the shoulder or ear. It doesn't happen often, just every few months. Two days ago they got into it and I was angry and stuck my arm into it to grab my brat dog and I got the full measure of her teeth in my wrist.  I know better but in the heat of the moment I snapped. Of course my arm is hurt, but healing quickly. The dilemma is that I love this dog and I am responsible for what happened in so many ways. I have been lazy about her training and I should have gotten help with her behavior sooner. I do NOT believe in giving pets back to where they came. If I adopt one they are part of my family until they are gone. When the trainer comes, if she says that she thinks my dog is too dangerous and needs to be put down, I would do that but it would break my heart. But I don't think this dog is dangerous...I think I have not been a good enough parent. I'm opening up about this knowing that many do not believe as I do...I am ok with other opinions, really. I know that I am in the minority by thinking that her behavior was my fault. I am definitely not ignoring it. So that is a big thing that I'm struggling with. I am not at my best and hope that my state of mind didn't contribute to the problems we had yesterday. 

Other than THAT, I am doing well. I am making and selling greeting cards at the Senior Center and I find it relaxing and fun. This morning I am running to get some oatmeal and coffee and then tackling the washing of bedding. I have a new above ground vegetable garden that needs to be watered and checked. 

I hope that those of you that come here are not going to run away because we had a "bomb" go off. I promise that I am not immature or a bad apple. I PROMISE. I am kind and sensitive, but I do tell the truth, at least my truth. I know that I am flawed as we all are... Not every person likes me, but I have many people that love me. I am a graduate (actually the more therapy you have the more you know that you would never graduate) of many years of therapy...it was an expensive process that saved my life in many ways. I am not ashamed to say that I needed it and am a much better person because I was vulnerable in that way. I wish everyone could do it...

What happened yesterday could have been handled without bringing the mess on here. I'm sorry that so many were upset by it. 

I hope you all have a wonderful day, even those that are not contributing to the board any longer. 

Julia

Thank you Julia. I am also flawed, and am still in therapy. I agree, what happens on Facebook should stay there. I am also not immature or a bad apple. Name calling has no place in OH. 

Love,

Trish

Julia  If you are in the minority about your dog I am right there with you.

Linda,

I know exactly how you guys feel. I have yet to replace our collie that I rescued from a horribly abusive man...anyway, he was only about six weeks when I took him and he died when he was 21 human years....and I cannot get another dog...I just cannot do it. I do have the cats and love them dearly and even though Wanda Susie has so many medical problems, she is with us for life. I believe if you are not going to commit, you shouldn't disrupt a dog or cats life and give them hope and trust to just toss them away....but that's my opinion.

Julia,

I am like you on the once you adopt, the pet is yours for life and I know there are others that see pets as not quite the same as a family member, and that's okay too. We took all of our winter bedding to the laundry mat because they have those huge washers and dryers that will wash my giant winter comforter.

I also agree that it wasn't the best choice bringing that into our group of wls friends. Sometimes, I think we can have a bad day or week and it doesn't take much to set us off but then the best thing to do is avoid posting when we are upset.  I do so admire your restraint. 

Good Morning Jeannie, Trish & Julia!

I have been doing stuff around the house all morning... boring, but at least I am moving & being productive. I have felt like going back to bed since I got up...it rained the first couple hours and is still chilly, dark & dreary.

I got all my pre-employment stuff done for this new job. Last thing is the criminal background...waiting for them to send me for that. Then hopefully I can get started.

Meanwhile I have been enjoying being at home doing what I please when I please...lol!

Julia, that was a difficult situation with your 2 dogs. But our pets are like children and based on their personalities tend to deal with them accordingly. One of my girls was very headstrong so I backed away from confrontations with her...one of my other girls' was overly easy to parent so I expected more from her bc she was easier to deal with.

I have returned a couple rescues over the years bc of behavior we could not break...chewing, biting..we could not afford a trainer, but had made every effort on our own. I think I would compare that to having a child with serious behavioral issues who needed placement to get help. 

We went to a shelter this past wkend to look for another dog as our house feels so empty since Tink died. We didn't findone we could click with. It might be too early...

Anyhow I am going to get back to my to-do list since I'll be back to work soon.

Have a great day!

When the right dog comes along, you will know it. It is so hard to replace our fur babies that we have had for so long...I still cannot talk about Ginger...I had to have her put down a while back and it just killed me. I keep saying after the last of my girls die, I will not get any other pets but I cannot live without a fur baby or two....they just bring us so much comfort.