THOSE THINGS I CANNOT CHANGE

[Cathy C. Bennett]

I’ve decided rather than continue to whine, cuss, and fuss about this roller coaster weather ride we’re on, I’m just going to accept it – embrace it – and “go with it.” 

Why fret about those things I cannot change.

When you think about it, Mother Nature is a powerful force. I now have renewed respect for her. I no longer try to “will” her to listen to me.  I no longer have a “religious-like” attachment to media weather coverage.

I now have a new jingle to sing: “What will be – will be. I am finally free!”

And that’s a good thing. Most recently in just one week, we’ve gone from this…

These snow suits will need serious repair after this winter…

to this…

Look Wilson, it’s really grass!!!

Our poor tulips thought it was time to pop their little tips above the ground…

A tad bit premature…

Harley seemed to smile as he soaked up some of the sun rays while racing, hiding and ducking around the shrubs…

My baby is so happy today!

By mid-week the temperature dipped again so we traded in the backyard for the basement. Although they have plenty of “doodle toys” to occupy their time, their number one favorite“indoor game” is what I call: “attack the monster.” They stand guard, until I turn it on and then the war between good and evil begins…

They really make housework fun for me – NOT!

Not sure if it’s a combination of the heat AND the carpet, but Harley suffers at times from “static hair.” When he looks like this, I run from him to prevent those little electric shocks. He chases me thinking it’s another game. It passes the time…..

Dr. Frankensteins son…

Towards the latter part of the week, the snow returned, and of course we were back out there slipping, sliding, and rolling around…

My question to myself? “Why did I bother to brush him?”

…and around…

Leo is at his ultimate level of happiness right now.

During his romp, Leo ran over a rock, a brick or something that caused a little “Doodle Boo-Boo”with his nail. I noticed a trail of tiny red spots after each step, so onto yet another game –“Doodle Doc”…

Doodle Momma makes it all better…

Not worrying about the weather each day, allows me just a little more mental freedom. I’m finally less stressed about those things I cannot change! I’ve even let go of being a 24/7 “Storm Watch” news person! That can really become addictive 

As far as The Boys are concerned, all day, everyday is a fun day for them. If we spend most of our day out in the snow – Leo is in “Doodle Heaven” later that evening. I massage his paw pads with some paw balm, slip his booties on and like a cake fresh out of the oven – he’s done!…

“Rock a bye baby…”

Same goes for Harley-Darley. Even after a day of indoor fun. He snores like a child whose had the best day of his life…

“Soft Doodle, warm Doodle, little ball of fur…”

And me? Usually I’m exhausted, and behind in my housework, but “Tickled to Doodle” no longer worrying about those things I cannot change!

Have a great week, regardless of the weather, and be kind to one another…

[Cathy C. Bennett]

Ms. Ellie, today it was 60 degrees, this afternoon we're having strong winds and heavy rain, by morning we will be back at 24 degrees. I'm okay with it, just riding the weather waves.....

Thanks for the well wishes - 

[Miss Ellie]

We are full on winter storm today...it is snowing hard...a beautiful winter wonderland again...I like your attitude Cathy...just embrace it and make the most of it...I know I've told you before...I LOVE WINTER...so I'm a happy gal...sending warm thoughts your way...doodle kisses from Ellie to Leo & Harley

[Cathy C. Bennett]

Cathy - I know what you mean, Today it's warm and we've got a little grass to play on. It's muddy as all get out, but I'm thankful that we can play - Keep hope alive and hang in there, better days are coming I PAWmise. Thanks for reading...

[Cathy, Fozzie & Shaggy]

Wonderful blog and so appropropriate as I sit and wait for the rain to start then turn to snow then below zero temps roll in to rob us of the memory of yesterday's beauiful 53 degree sunshiny day...sigh!  I am not sure I can just let go of the "mother nature resentment" I carry in my cold, cold hands.... :-/)