Hi, it’s me Copper. Ah…the holidays are over and our empty nest is back to “normal.” It is really quiet around here though and my mom seems a bit sad as she adjusts and gets back in to the quiet work of clearing clutter and working in her office.
For me, I’m actually kind of excited. Those kids love to pick at my tufts of my hair. You know, the annoying and crazy little clumps that haven’t fallen out on their own yet. Dogs hate that don’t ya know? But for some reason humans just persist, they are obsessed with pulling out those little tufts. Therapy for them, misery for me. It makes me want to run and hide.
My mom had the obsession quite a bit this fall. It drove me crazy, and away from wanting to be with her. It was to the point I didn’t even want to sit on her lap, aka, once my favorite spot in the world!
But…then the kids showed up for the holidays and started picking at me, and talking to me, and picking me up and being around all the time.
I was getting scared they might just be taking her place, so I started jumping back into her arms, sitting on her lap a bit longer, and now, I’m back to thinking she’s the best person in the world once again.
I’ve been known to be living in stranger danger stage my whole life. I call it wanting to be with my preferred people. It is a dog’s perogative!
While the humans are missing the full nest, I’m enjoying the peacefulness of the empty nest.
I do miss them saying, “Pina colada” – they think it’s cute. They like how I tilt my head. Wonder why they don’t realize all I hear is “Wanna go, wanna?” I love going places!
When they throw in, “Where’s the bunnies?” – I’m outta here and in the hunt mode.
Ah…all is well that ends well after the holidays in my life. What a great way to start out the new year! Hope you’re enjoying the new year! Stop back again, we’ve got great adventures planned ahead!!
