Pfbpt

Pfbpt, originally uploaded by MrsMama.

This photo cracks me up! Yesterday was our last day of dog sitting. We sure enjoyed spending time with these two. I took over 200 photos and narrowed it down to 75 of the best and will be presenting them on a disc to the owners today. You can see a few more of my favorites here.

Neurotic Pets

We have two neurotic animals that are driving me slightly insane. Our indoor cat dislikes our outdoor cats immensely. If they come in to visit and leave a little "present" in the litter box, Miss Prissy goes into freak-out mode and promptly starts using any rubber-backed rug in protest. We no longer have area rugs or rubber mats down on the floor because she will mark it with stinky bodily fluids. You can imaging the amount of dirt and mud we are tracking in with no mats in front of our doors.

This is a problem for the dog. See, he has his own neurosis - he can not step on any hard floor without freaking out. If he ventures too far onto our Pergo kitchen floor, he freezes then tries to lurch to safety, causing his legs to slide out from under him. After he falls down, he refuses to move until someone comes along and scoots him towards a carpeted surface.

We have tile by the only door the dog uses to go outside. If there isn't a rug down, he refuses to step over the threshold. If there is, the cat will ruin it.

Huh?

I learned a little something new this morning. Apparently, if you have low blood pressure (either from exercising enough to be really healthy or just exercising enough to be really dehydrated), it takes longer for Novocaine to kick in at the dentist's. Who knew? Well, apparently dentists do. In fact, if you have low blood pressure, they will ask you to come in to the office 15 minutes early just so they can numb you up properly before doing any drilling. Just saying. I have to admit, I was starting to freak out a bit after the third set of numbing shots. Why isn't this working?!! Well, now I know. And so do you.

I'mb goin' to go rest by numb face now.

Tricksy

I saw a quote recently that tickled me.

"I have to exercise first thing in the morning - before my brain can figure out what I'm up to."

Lady

., originally uploaded by MrsMama.

We've been petsitting this beautiful dog and a fat little beagle this week. Lady is the such a friendly, happy girl. I've been inspired by the wonderful work of Shine Pet Photos and I've been trying to get some photos of these guys for a surprise Christmas gift.

Anyone up for a game of "Ball"?

While You Were Sleeping

I heard this song on the radio the other day and was moved by the lyrics.

Tonight's Treasure

Toss Up, originally uploaded by MrsMama.

Master Munchkin tosses a bit of snow during a walk in our yard.