I think most of you know that I am puppysitting Zeus this week. I'm too excited. I think it says a lot that Shortcake trusts me with her "kid." Anywho, I thought it would be fun to see if I could learn something from my experience with Zeus. We have only had one night together but he is already teaching me about life. So, sit back and enjoy (hopefully, you'll get a laugh or two).
Zeus has taught me:
--Sh!t happens (sometimes on your livingroom floor). Sometimes life hands you a big, stinkin pile of stuff. The only thing we can do is clean it up and move on. The funny thing is sometimes it's someone else that causes the sh!t in our lives. If you love 'em, you clean up the mess that they made and don't hold it against them.
--You gotta roll with the punches. Now, this is the first time Zeus and Shortcake have been apart. I know that he is just as nervous as I am, but since we are together we gotta make this thing work. We played fetch last night and had the best time. Right before bed, he curled up in my lap and dosed off.
--Sometimes you really do have to love the one you are with. Okay, so I'm no fool. I know that he would rather be with his mom than to be hanging out with me. Yet, he is still willing to play with me and give me lots of puppy kisses.
--You have to go out of your way for the ones you love. Every once and a while somebody comes along that makes you reconsider your mode of operation. There are times when we have to put the needs of others over our own needs. The funny thing is that because you love them you don't mind doing it.
--Celebrate the small things. I was so excited when Zeus went on the paper. A small victory. But a victory all the same. Apparently, my celebration of his going on the paper went rewarded because he successfully went on the paper again!
--Whining and big brown eyes will get you far. Yea, I know I'mma sucker. And yes, I know not to spoil him but those big, brown eyes are a force to be reckoned with.
--Sometimes you just need to tear stuff up. Zeus tore up two of his toys yesterday. I know he is adjusting to a new environment. Every now and then, tearing stuff will actually make you feel better.
--When all else fails, take a nap. When Zeus was finished playing fetch and tearing up his toys, he just kinda looked at me. I asked him what was wrong and he just dropped his little head. I knew he was missing his mom. He curled up on my throw pillows and went to sleep. Yea, sometimes you just gotta sleep it off.
So, Zeus and I are doing our thing. And yes, I'm learning life lessons from a dog. (Don't judge it could be worse. I mean I could be learning about life from say...reality tv or [insert random celebrity name here]). I can already tell I need to heed Shortcake's advice "don't get too attached." I already know I'm going to miss the little guy.
I hope everyone is gearing up for a wonderful Thanksgiving. And if you guys are going out on Black Friday, please be nice to the retail folks and try not to kill one another. Tomorrow lessons on love from Zeus and I'm sure that will
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