Love Your Dood!

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

Slightly off topic, but recent posts have made me want to share the following.

The month of May was an interesting month for me. Let's just say I have not been a happy camper due to:

1. flooding and destruction of many of my friends' home in Nashville area

2. sister (my very best friend) moved to Dallas

3. I have been planning 5 million baby showers for all of my friends (told DH I wanted another doodle and no kids - lol)

4. DH losing his contract attorney position (I know a lot of other DKers are in a similar boat!)

5. planning my high school reunion (I was Pres of the class), having to pay for all of the upfront costs and worrying about head counts, etc....

6. impending trip with extended in-law family next week (any tips for faking illness will be appreciated)

Soooo, I was down in the dumps but realized it is only ME that can make myself happier. Know what I have started doing during the past 2 weeks since I decided to take control and not be miserable? Simple things, like: making up songs for my dogs (one includes "I love you choodle", which stands for chihuahua+doodle), get back into my rigorous workout routine, try to get 7-8 hours of sleep per night, pray and take time to just do nothing whenever I can. It is already making a world of difference and not one thing on that list has changed - it has been my attitude that has made me feel better!

And I must say the thing that keeps me happiest (aside from DH and friends and family) is my Lady Peri and my Taquito Burrito. This is a photo of Lady P taken ALMOST one year ago when she came home to live with us!!! The second photo is a fave of mine of Tacky. The choodles say hello and whatever you are going through, give your dog a big fat HUG and you will feel oodles and doodles better! And I am off to attend the first event of that once-dreaded reunion weekend...now am completely excited about seeing old faces!

[April Cliber]

Awww, they are both darling! Aren't dogs wonderful?? They are always ready to snuggle and NEVER judge! Taquito looks a lot like our chihuahua, Chloe.