9 Days of Free Time.

It’s not easy for me to take time off dog sitting. It means I turn away buddies when they need somewhere to stay if mom and dad have to be out of town on business. It means there will be no furries at arm’s reach to cuddle and smile with. My house and yard are quiet and still.

Back yard serenity. Mornings on my bench, my coffee, my quiet time.

I often arrange for a few days off but then accept a buddy in, because, after all, I’m home anyway. Well, this time I managed to ‘stay the course’ for an entire 9 days. Although I walked across the street and got a cuddle from the Princess Peaches and I visited Miss Suzy Q to get a cuddle there as well. There were no dogs who came through my gates the entire time. Although there was one furry who sauntered in to help me do my pruning. 

Wow amazing. This is who enters an open gate!

What did I do during my time off? 
Mostly anything my heart desired. I slept in. I sat through an entire Netflix film without disruption. I puttered in my yard and actually completed tasks without interruption. I swept pathways and cleaned the carport. I tidied all my recycling and brought it to the depot. All by myself, with no furries helping to sort the cardboard or sniff the plastic containers. I was able to fit it all in my car and take it all up to the depot in one trip. Who knew my car held so much! 

 

I sanded down old doors and recovered them. What a difference a bit of wallpaper can make. 
Washable vinyl, very cool! I have one more door in mind. 

 

Who knew you can buy this stuff

  

 I even did housework that has been asking for attention. I am so good!
I spent quiet time relaxing doing some weeding and pruning and mowing my lawn. On the hot days I lazed in the pool and slept on my lounger. I sat in my gazebo and enjoyed the new addition. 

Thank you my son! I love the extended area. 

First item back is the cookie fridge. Of course. Daddy will close in the sides very soon.

I took time to enjoy my yard and flowers. I spent hours watching the wild life that surrounds. A heron as he perched high in the neighbours tree. Staying close in the safety of the branches  while the eagles circled over head. Smart heron! 
Every day I watched the ever growing herd of deer that now have their young ones. There are so many bucks, still wearing their beautiful velvet on their thick massive antlers. Nature is amazing. 

Daddy and I spent a few days away in a hotel, not cooking or cleaning but lots of shopping! Away from the house and yard, with nothing to do. Thank you daddy!

I guess I did quite a bit during my time off. I did everything slow and relaxed and on my own time. 
Did I miss my buddies? Well certainly to some degree. 

Yesterday they returned and I laughed again and buried my face in their fur. 
Welcome back monkeys!  Peaches and River and Cooper. 

Peaches - "Come on lady. Throw a ball!"

Hey! Who pooped in my yard? Oh, good grief, I’m back at it again.