Eight weeks like eight seconds

Years ago, there was a movie about bull rider Lane Frost. It was a real tear jerker, but it remains one of my favorites.  The older I get, the faster time flies. I know in my heart eight weeks is going to fly by like eight seconds. I tell myself this every time I have to let Dixie out in the middle of the night, every time I have to sanitize the bathroom floor for the third or fourth time in one day, each time I run an extra set of wash. I know it will fly by and I will miss the puppies when they go to their forever homes. I've tried not to become too attached but the fact that I had all four names within minutes of their birth doesn't bode well. But for now, I'll just enjoy the ride. The snuggles. The joy of seeing their personalities emerge. I'll laugh at their sucking noises and the sight of Oscar trying to quiet them when Dixie is not around and I'll love them with everything I've got.

National Puppy Day

So my birthday came and went. Then Dixie's due date. Then the Supermoon came and went. No puppies.  I gave her spicy food. I took her on long walks. I gave her an extended warm bubble bath and no puppies came...until late National Puppy Day. I have a smart dog. She even went so far as to have them in her nesting basket. First little Peanut made his appearance.  Then Mr. Hershey.  She rested for a while. Almost an hour and gave birth to DJ aka Dixie junior. She was nursing the three and looking so peaceful and happy when I saw her stomach ripple in a contraction.  Dixie looked at me like "you've got to be kidding".  She pushed with very little progress.  I decided to help and it was a textbook delivery.  Queen B made her appearance and the little family was complete just before Midnight.

All things Lauren

My youngest recently had her 27th Birthday.  I didn't post on her Birthday and she noticed.  Sorry baby girl. You were very much on my mind that day. Actually a lot lately, but especially on March 8th. It just kills me when I can't see you on your Birthday.  I know you're grown and have your own life, but you're my baby. You're the same age I was when I had you. You've done so much more with your life. I am so proud of you. Can't believe my little  wild child is such a responsible adult. You will be much wiser than I am so I hope you realize my mistakes come from ignorance not a lack of caring or love. And the Garth song?
She always says that I'm the rock that she leans on but it's so hard to believe 'cause she's always there when I start losing faith. Going crazy. She saves me and every now and then she just wants me to hold her. Oh, but that don't mean she's weak. The way she's unafraid to show her feelings just means she's stronger than me.
And I'd give her anything in my life that's mine to give her till the last breath that I breathe.
If I have a choice, I pray God takes me first because she's stronger than me.

Ponca to Steel Creek

Techically the hike is supposed to be 1.8 miles but that doesn't account for venturing off the trail to go under bluffs or near the water.