Our Day Today

Up Early as the Cleaning Lady was coming.
Breakfast
Time outdoors
Water Exercise
Lunch Out
Mary and I Napped

Tonight - Mary's son Danny came over to play his new Wii game. It was funny to watch Mary and Danny play bowling, golf and other games with each other. It is a video type game where you have to stand (mary kept resting) or we did tonight - and the movement of you arm/hand determines how your person or game object moves. Like she moved her arm as if she was really bowling. Mary and Danny played a few hours they had so much fun.

They have never allowed video games in their home when their kids were young but as they were older they had computer games. Greg was always worried he would get addicted to them. he didn't play tonight. They had to remind me not to walk in front of them as they played. I also couldn't retrieve the hand held controls.

Mary laughed and laughed so it must have been a good thing for her.

We are off to bed. I wish you could have seen Mary and Dan play. It is harder than it looks Mary said but also fun. I like to see Mary having fun.

Emma
Only two days till the Helping Paws Dinner.

Today we went to the movie The Nanny Diaries. Emma and I had a good time. We went with some of my friends from the MS swim group. It was good to get out and do something fun. It was also nice and cool there and relaxing. It was another hot day here. Even with my airconditioning on it felt a bit warm to me in the house.

Tonight we are cleaning. I wish Emma could do things like sort the mess that accumulates on my counter sometimes. I wish she could clean out my refrigerator (well she could but I don't mean eat things). i wish she could take out my garbage. I wish she could load and unload the dishwasher and put the dishes away.

I am really glad honest for all she can do. Especially as I work on my speech for the Helping Paws Dinner. I have it done but am trying to do two things. Condense it so it meets the five minute time limit and practice it so it flows smoothly that night. I will have it written out but hope to not have to read it having practiced it a lot. We will see how nervous I am - that will make a difference too. Writing this speech - just like blogging nightly - really reminds me how glad I am to have her in my life.

One of the women at the movie I do not see often as she is a relative of one of my friends. She said can you imagine life without her ?? NO. Where would I be. Especially in the fall winter months when Greg works so many nights and long days. I need the company and the help both at home and in public. Emma and I have had a great time together.

In preparation for Saturday (and because we need it) Emma is getting groomed, and I am getting my hair dyed and trimmed. Normally I dye it myself but this time I am treating myself. I have not had it done in a salon in over 6 years. What a treat, plus it will look so much more natural. All this for my five minutes speech ha ha. Actually it will boast my spirits.

My kids are calling wondering what to wear. My sister will be there and my best friend Jan.
It is such a fun evening and great fundraiser for Helping Paws. I hope it all goes well.

Emma has got that "look" it tells me we need a potty trip outside. She always goes about this time of night. People ask me all the time how I know when to take her out or like at the movie do I worry about her needing to go out. I swear she has a bladder of steel. I take her out for exercise and to get outdoors more than she actually "needs" to go out for her bathroom needs. If I don't catch on to her "look" or actions she gets close to me and gives me her paw. I think to attract attention. i say "do you have to go out" and she flies to the door. Pretty easy to know that is what is on her mind. She has never had an accident in our house.

Can you believe in October I will have had her two years? That is amazing as in many ways it seems like we have been a team for many more years. i don't remember being without her now that she is part of my routine.

I bet Janice is getting excited for her time with Kona!! They will be training in October and begin their life as a service dog team.

Hot tomorrow and then thunderstorms. Emma sticks pretty close to me in a thunderstrom. There was a bad one when I was in the hospital. Greg said that she got in bed with him and laid really close. I found a new friend of ours who Emma is familar with doesn't live far from Mercy Hospital or Unity. If I end up in the hospital again (hopefully not) she offered to help if needed with Emma. I know some of the volunteers from helping paws might be able to help too - it just happened so fast and I was so distressed I couldn't thing straight. i guess I can pass that info along to my family.

I am feeling better though still having some troubles with my health. i will be there SAT for sure though. Tomorrow I am going to try water excercise and see how I do. Emma likes getting back in our routine I think.

Oh of couse Emma was perfect in the movie. It was very cool in there and she really snoozed away.

mary and Emma

Okay Emma does not "cuddle" as much as a Golden would I suppose. But after time with Rosa - she wants me all to herself and she shows that - or if I am feeling blue - or if it has been a busy day.

Today we went over to Rosa's for a few hours. It was fun to visit with her Mommy Tia.
For the first time I know of their dog Lily made it clear Emma should not be in a specific chair. (Like I do they let their dog on the furniture). Helping Paws foster families train the dogs to be on the floor but I welcomed Emma on my bed and furniture like I did my former pet dog. So at Rosa's Emma took the hint and either layed by me or under the kitchen table (cooler there I think). It was hot today and in the 90's.

We got home and rested awhile. My good friend who is a teacher called and she picked me up and we went for a pop and appetizer and discussed her day and events in my life. It was fun. I miss teaching with her but gosh I couldn't keep up with all the responsibilities of being a teacher anymore.

Once home, Emma made it clear she wanted to lay with me. I was laying on the bed calling someone and she had her head across my lap and almost her entire body leaning on me. Later I was on the couch and she got close and again the head went in my lap. She likes that. Last night when I went to bed she layed so close. Then moved to have me rub her tummy. Imagine that!!!!!! Emma is NOT a dog who very often wants a tummy rub. That is unlike her. Then she moved to be so close to me it actually got a little warm. I love her company though. My husband says when he comes in at night it is like when one of my kids would crawl into bed and sleep so close. I suppose I have told you this before but now it seems to happen more often than ever.

I realized Emma will be 5 in January. I want her to live forever but I know that won't happen. I can't imagine life without her presence at my side. My friends are so use to Emma being with me. She also is like one of the family.

Off to bed to snuggle with my dog. I am looking forward to seeing some of you at the Helping Paws Dinner Saturday. I have been practicing my speech. I am nervous it is such a big occasion.

Wishing you a good day.
Mary and Emma

Monday
We were home today again but my daughter Becky came over. We also watched Rosa for awhile. Greg was able to be home for the evening. In the morning we went with to the grocery store for a quick trip. It seemed good to get out of the house. Nice to have company today. I felt better too.

I am tired and off to bed. This is short but we had a good day.
Mary and Emma

Emma and I spent the day at home. I didn't feel up to even going to church. She was a good companion. We really had a quiet day. She was so attentive and helpful. We did sit outside (or I did) several times today. It was a bit hot for me but a very nice sunny day.

Tonight we watched (are still watching) The Sound of Music on tv, Emma must think it strange as I cry through the romantic parts especially the wedding. I am watching it with Emma but missing when my little children would watch it with me. I like the music of course.
She snuggles up close when I cry. She even went to get me a blanket. I have been alone all day and a bit more weepy maybe because I am not feeling very well.

We will head to bed when the movie is over. Tomorrow I expect to be home alone again. I sure appreciate my Emma.

Mary