Referring to Gadget...of course.
"Hi, Mom!"
~Gadget'
She had a rough Thursday with her first trip to THE VET...and shots...flea medication...and ear mite stuff...and scheduling her spaying...
Over all, she was great with Dr, Maple. Loves everyone.
Friday took most of the day to recover and John and I were both worried about her...but this morning she is back to being "bouncey..pouncey...fun fun fun fun fun..." and soon to be helping with the laundry!
A Saturday Cinderella Day here, too.
Laundry, dishes, dusting, scrubbing...and a bath for Sofi and me.
She has improved tremendously and most "exploding" days are in the box with only the secondary messy day to contend with.
A warm bath and some de-spotting around her and we are good as new.
Tomorrow, Amber is coming to shampoo the carpets before the holidays.
Although the cold and snow is all around us...they have modified our forecast and No Snow For Us today.
Just a bit of rain.
Outside the last of the leaves are piled beneath the trees...and the pumpkin looking a bit tired and worn...soon for the compost box,
Still loving my Fall Decor...but looking forward to December now, and bringing out the tree and tiny white lights...
Going with the Coastal Themed Christmas with fish netting and driftwood and shells. Teal blues and white. Starfish and sand-dollars bleached white.
Can't wait!
A Beachy Christmas
Found a great new blog-site recently I wanted to share with everyone.
Called Adulting- The Second Half
https://kellyfoota.com/
This was the essay that "got me" hooked.
I wish all days felt as happy and cheerful as the days when you bring home a new puppy.
I wish all days felt as cozy as the days that are so snowy or rainy, you
have no choice but to wrap yourself up in a blanket and relax and read.
I wish all days felt as safe as the days when all of the people, who you
love the most, are right under your roof, happily chattering away and
doing their thing.
I wish all days felt as deliciously anticipatory as the days you are expecting the delivery of an interesting package.
I wish all days felt as hilarious, as the days when you read, see or
hear something so funny that you laugh so hard, so much that it hurts,
or you even pee your pants a little.
I wish all days felt as wondrous as that first day of vacation in a new
place that you have never been before, and this place is entirely
different than anything you have ever seen or have experienced.
I wish all days felt as satisfactory and full of relief, as the days
that a job is completed, and it is completed well, to everyone's
delight.
I wish all days felt as exciting as the days you get a job offer or a
college acceptance or you make the team or get a part in the play.
I wish all days felt as miraculous and full of relief as the days you
hear that you, or a loved one, are completely healed from a serious
illness or medical emergency.
I wish all days felt as comfortable and relaxing and full of acceptance,
as the days when you have a long lunch with dear, long-time friends.
I wish all days felt as delicious as they days when you really, really
savor eating something especially scrumptious, without any guilt or
hesitation.
I wish all days felt as magical as the days when it all seems to come
together - you look good, you feel good, you do good and you have all of
the right words.
I wish all days felt as luxurious as the days, when all you did was love
and cuddle your babies, and smell their precious little heads.
I wish all days felt as satisfying as the days when you achieve a
physical goal and you feel pride in that accomplishment, in every fiber
of your being, physical, mental and spiritual.
I wish all days felt as easy and whimsical as the unscheduled days on our calendars.
I wish all days felt as mystically reassuring as the days you find a lucky penny.
I wish all days felt as sexy as when you have those "lost in your
lover's eyes" moments that seem to convey everything that words cannot
convey.
I highly recommend
that you write your own "I wish all days" list and give yourself the
gift of a lot of positive energy and possibility, all in about 1/24th of
your day. And then, when some negativity starts seeping in, read your
list to yourself, and you can feel all of those
terrific feelings, in just a few minutes. Try it. It works.
Give her a try...you might find something that speaks to you.
This Week's Motion Picture
McKeller has made a lifetime of cons...business deals...widows...even his own identity...when he meets Mirren's character...and his match.
To be completely honest I didn't think the convoluted twist at the ending was even necessary.
It was a bit distracting from an otherwise perfect film.
I would have preferred it to have ended with him returning and finding the house empty and her gone and realizing he had been subjected to his own brand of con.
Instead of sticking on a last minute reveal everything and a whole other story line...summarized in minutes.
Well worth the watch, though...no matter which way you would prefer it it end!
This Week's Book
After seeing Dr. Sleep recently...I had to.
So should you!
So many subtle nuances I missed reading this book as a teen.
Try it yourself!
Chocolate loaf baking, and the house smells delicious.
Have a Wonderful Weekend...
And be sure to make time for a nap.
~Gadget
And maybe the game..
