Hello and Happy Monday. This is your friendly reminder that you can handle any ole thing that this week gives to you. It’s a reminder for myself as well. I think most of us that work a Monday – Friday job dread this day. The weekend goes by so quickly then here we are again. If it’s gonna go wrong, it’ll go wrong on a Monday. Typically for me its some kind of computer problem lol. Let’s make a pact. Let’s focus on the good that Monday brings. It’s a new week. A fresh start. It can be exactly what you make it and if done correctly can set us up for a really great week. So let’s just think of it like that. There’s no need for dread.
It my previous posts I’ve told you all about our new little dog. I say new but he’ll be a year old on April 10th. It’s hard for me to believe that it’s went by that fast. He sure have changed our lives and for the better. Duckie Dale sure is my little buddy. He’s always right by my side and has made my days alone so much better. He is my first “in the house” dog. I’ve had outside dogs before. One several years ago and also several growing up but, never one in the house all day every day. There sure is no personal space with this one. He follows me around everywhere that I go all day. When I take my break, he goes out and we walk around while he does his business. And that’s where our little tale starts today. Oh and by the way if your are trying to decide on a dog breed to have as your next companion, I do highly recommend a mini schnauzer. He is super smart and potty trained within a week after we brought him home. He sleeps all night (in the bed between my husband and I). He’s super snuggly. They only negative is he has separation anxiety and you will never ever again poop alone lol.
Why do dogs take fooooreeever to go potty? We walk around for 10 minutes before he decides “yep this is where I go” lol. I guess all dogs are that way but since I’ve never had experience with it I just wonder why? This morning we were out at 5am and he walked around with his nose to the ground for 11 minutes before he decided to pee. And don’t get me started on the number 2. He goes around and around in circles until I know he’s bound to be dizzy. I get so tickled and frustrated all at the same time.
Do you experience this same issue as a dog owner? Are there any tips or tricks to make it quicker for those of us that are newbies? I get two 15 minute breaks and a 30 minute lunch every day and it seems we spend most of that time outside waiting for him to “Find his spot”. I’m always like “come on buddy, hurry up and we’ll get a treat”. It doesn’t help.
There are so many wonderful things about owning a pet. I promised when I adopted him to give him his very best life and I think I am succeeding. He’s very well loved by my entire family and he knows he’s the king of the castle. If you are thinking of giving an animal a piece of your heart, do it! It’s work but its very worth it. I wish I would have done it sooner.
Have the very best Monday night and week ahead. I hope it’s full of blessings and everything that you need it to be.
Always…….Brooke
P.S. For those following my healthier me journey. I have stayed steady at 184 pounds. A plateau and that’s okay. I ate a horrible meal on Friday. And that too is okay. There’s no shame in a bad meal. I just try not to do that more than once a week. I had a big burger and tater tots. It was delicious and I enjoyed every bite but, I paid for it the next day with an upset belly. I have made the decision to join a gym that is about 6 minutes from my house with a goal of going 4 days a week before my husband and son even get off and get home from work. My work schedule allows me that and I’m thankful. I begin today so who knows if I’ll be able to even move around tomorrow lol. I’ll let ya know. I did walk 2 miles at the park yesterday. It was very hard as a former runner. I wanted so badly to jog but, knew my joints wouldn’t have liked it very much. That’s the beauty of arthritis. Those joints don’t particularly care for pounding the pavement. So, I walked with purpose and made sure my heart rate stayed around 125. I meal prepped for this week for lunch and dinner with fresh veggies and healthy meat. I seem to do better if I prep rather than trying to cook when I’m hungry or just grab something. If you are trying to be a healthier you, I wish you the best of luck. It helps me to write it out and talk about it. Maybe that will you too. We can do this. One tiny step at a time. We will get there. I just know it.
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