BIZARRE BEHAVIOR | WEIRD WEEKEND

[Cathy C. Bennett]

One word comes to mind when I think about how to describe Harley’s bizarre behavior this weekend…

This is the last picture I took before the “Harley Storm” blew in.

Wednesday and Thursday were about as normal as ever in our little subdivision we call“Doodleville.” Thursday evening DH started packing in preparation for an early Friday morning flight. Given Harley’s dislike for suitcases, he didn’t seem remotely fazed or concerned.

After we left the airport. I dropped them off at Olde Towne Pet Resort before heading home. Friday is my “clean the house while the boys are at doggie day camp” day.

Perhaps Harley:

• didn’t get enough sleep Thursday night
• didn’t want DH to walk into the airport as we drove away
• didn’t want to go to camp that day (that’s a stretch but I thought I’d add it in)

Whatever ignited the following chain of events, caused a domino effect, Harley spun out of control, and the weird weekend in Doodleville was underway!

Imagine my surprise when I saw “Mr. Pawfect’s” report card had a blemish on it….

Harley? snapping? that’s a first.

I was speechless. My “Harley Darley” is alway such a model camper. There was more - “Leo also seemed more reserved”, Leo? He’s a lot of things but never “reserved” at camp. As I drove home I convinced myself that maybe I woke them up too early, and maybe I left them there too long.

There was a package in my mailbox when we got home. The pawgeous necklace Kate Singleton handmade for me from Paracord for Pets had arrived…

Believe me when I say the picture doesn’t do this beauty justice!

Kate creates one of a kind necklaces, bracelets, key chains and leashes with parachute cord. All proceeds support the construction costs of Bailey Chairs for dogs living with Megaesophagus.

Thinking like a true parent, I foolishly thought once we were home, Harley would relax a little, eat dinner, and then “pass out.” Instead he “kicked it up a notch”  and really raised the obnoxious roof. He tore some mail, tried to eat my glove, and wouldn’t stop bothering Leo during dinner…

Who is this dog?!!!!!

I’ll be honest, he was acting so weird, I found myself laughing inside at this over tired lunatic of a doodle. He finally fell asleep and snored like an old man who had just worked a double shift somewhere.

But that was only so he could rest up for more menacing behavior on Saturday. Oh once the sun rose he was off the chain!

Caught in the act…

He allowed me to take photos while he killed the toy #noshame.

…of total annihilation…

Trashed

After he threw all the toys around the family room I had no choice – time out – while I enjoyed a hot cup of coffee…

Room accessorized by Harley

The rest of the weekend showed increasing improvement, with the exception of the on going saga of the tunnel...

I’m just looking for a teeny tiny bit of progress.

But I’m not giving up. If I have to drop Chic-Fil-A nuggets in there like Hansel and Gretel did with their bread crumbs, I’m determined to get them through that tunnel.

I know what you’re thinking, “Harley must miss his daddy.”

DH has traveled before – without all this “doodle drama.” I need to find out if this was one of the three times each year when the planet Mercury is in retrograde. I’m more likely to blame THAT on Harley’s bizarre behavior.

Nonetheless, at the end of the day, even with his quirky – out of control – possessed like – weekend personality, this still runs true in my heart…

I love me some Doodles

That and the fact that DH flies back this evening – HALLE-DOODLE-LUJAH!!!

Monday we commemorate and honour the birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King. It is a day of service, reflection, and remembrance…

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: ‘What are you doing for others?’” Learn more  about the MLK Day of Service.

Thanks for reading…

[Cathy C. Bennett]

Hi Kristy - Well if you're correct, let's pray he's never bored again! Thanks for reading...

[Kirsty Coates]

One word: BORED. (The doodle I mean.)

[Cathy C. Bennett]

Hey Ms. Ellie, how are you doing? We're bracing for another winter storm coming our way tomorrow. The weather is pretty nice right now so we'll be hanging out the rest of the day. Yes, Harley is better now and life as we were used to it is back - thank the doodle! Kate's necklace is getting ton's of attention (as it should) and I am loving wearing it! Take care and thanks for reading :)

[Miss Ellie]

So sorry your weekend was full of doodle mishaps Cathy...hope Harley will be more like his normal self when his Daddy returns home...Enjoy your day and your doodles Cathy:)

By the way LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the necklace Kate Singleton designed...absolutely precious!