Since canoeing 23 miles doesn't seem to be enough of an outdoor adventure for me, tomorrow, I will be going whitewater rafting with my friend, Jessica, her fiance, Mike, and about seven others down the Ocoee River in Tennessee. I've only been whitewater rafting once, so I am anticipating a happy reunion with the raging water. I was pleasantly surprised to find out that soaring down an aggravated river does burn calories -- almost 100 per 15 minutes! Nice!
I've got to get up at 5 a.m. to meet our group and get on the road, and since we aren't getting back until late, I had to do something today that made me cry most of the way home...I had to board my dog, Tex.
As soon as I saw that sweet, Puggle face in November of last year, I was in puppy love. I don't know how I will even get through motherhood one day, considering how much I worry about and spoil our dog. He sleeps in our bed and drinks purified water for goodness sake! (Yes, I am one of "those" people. And yes, I realize that's a touch pathetic. Ha Ha!) JD and I thankfully have very wonderful families and friends that let him bunk at their houses when we have to go out of town, but I waited a little too late to seek a babysitter and had to search online for the perfect pooch palace. I found a great pet resort, and upgraded my pampered puppy to first-class digs. He gets his own suite with a view, a cot to snooze on and three walks and two play sessions per day. Sounds pretty good, right?
Well, Tex didn't seem to think so. He knew something was up and didn't want to get out of the car. I basically had to drag him inside, and then, hair raised, he proceeded to growl at the tech that came to show him to his room. So I walked him back to his temporary pad, gave him a quick pat, and left him staring longingly after me. Heartbreaking! I'm getting teary just thinking about it. (Again, pathetic.) I know he will be just fine, but I feel incredibly guilty. I even paid $20 extra to pick him up on Sunday, so I guess that's better than having to pace until Monday to bring him back to the comforts of home. I really do feel for my future kids...I'll probably have a breakdown when they go off to camp.
See you in a few days, Texi-Mexi!
I've got to get up at 5 a.m. to meet our group and get on the road, and since we aren't getting back until late, I had to do something today that made me cry most of the way home...I had to board my dog, Tex.
As soon as I saw that sweet, Puggle face in November of last year, I was in puppy love. I don't know how I will even get through motherhood one day, considering how much I worry about and spoil our dog. He sleeps in our bed and drinks purified water for goodness sake! (Yes, I am one of "those" people. And yes, I realize that's a touch pathetic. Ha Ha!) JD and I thankfully have very wonderful families and friends that let him bunk at their houses when we have to go out of town, but I waited a little too late to seek a babysitter and had to search online for the perfect pooch palace. I found a great pet resort, and upgraded my pampered puppy to first-class digs. He gets his own suite with a view, a cot to snooze on and three walks and two play sessions per day. Sounds pretty good, right?
Well, Tex didn't seem to think so. He knew something was up and didn't want to get out of the car. I basically had to drag him inside, and then, hair raised, he proceeded to growl at the tech that came to show him to his room. So I walked him back to his temporary pad, gave him a quick pat, and left him staring longingly after me. Heartbreaking! I'm getting teary just thinking about it. (Again, pathetic.) I know he will be just fine, but I feel incredibly guilty. I even paid $20 extra to pick him up on Sunday, so I guess that's better than having to pace until Monday to bring him back to the comforts of home. I really do feel for my future kids...I'll probably have a breakdown when they go off to camp.
See you in a few days, Texi-Mexi!
The truth is, your parents wouldn't bite and babysit for the weekend! How heartless!:) I'm sure Tex is loving his digs, and he will be just fine...though, I'm sure delighted to see you. Remember,dogs find ways to pay you back. Future blog?
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