STARTING OFF ON A BAD NOTE!

I like mornings to go smoothly, especially when I've already made one trip outside in the early morning dark.  I took Rocky out after he ate his breakfast, and wanted to clean up after him so I planned to step on his leash to keep him away from the business at hand, but still have control over his movements.  The incredibly smart little dog knew the exact split second when I didn't have my foot down securely on the leash, and he made a dash for freedom.  I ran after him, called him, to no avail.  He was moving and didn't plan to stop!  

He looked to be headed across the street to the dog park but suddenly a man walking by became of interest to Rocky and he tore after him.  When he reached him he started jumping up; the man turned towards the dog and his knee came up.  Perfect job - he didn't push at Rocky but let Rocky run into the obstacle.  It's just like I tell my grandkids to do but they are too young to realize it won't hurt the dog at all and he will think it was his fault in the first place, not the owner of the knee.

So I'm running after him, still dressed  in my bathrobe, and was humiliated in front of the snickering audience at the dog park.  I was furious with Rocky and brought him in immediately, and he knew I was angry as I probably had smoke coming out of my ears at this point.   I did a little cleaning of the kitchen and came in to the living room to sit down on the couch.  A little contrite puppy finally walked over to the couch and wanted to be lifted up.  I have said before that he is NOT a cuddly dog, with the exception of when I'm hurt.  So I truly enjoyed cuddling this little imp for a while, forgiving him, and will have to work on "Come when called". 

I think I mentioned in yesterday's post that they didn't take the stitches out of my head yet.  I am really getting annoyed with the stitches - when I put my hand near them they feel like prickly little wires coming out of my head.  It's difficult to sleep, and I always worry about Rocky hurting me by moving into my head.  I sleep as still as a log, but a dog moves around all night long.  Sometimes I pull the quilt up over my head but then I want to breathe fresh air.  Can't win!

We have an appointment for the parvo shot this afternoon and I've decided I definitely won't get anything other shots at the same time.  And I will wait several months to get the rabies shot.  If I somehow get caught for not getting him a license for a few months, then I'll just pay the fine or whatever.  If the license for an intact pet is $75 you can only imagine what the fine would be for not licensing the pet!  

This morning I have been working on getting my Bel Air grocery order together.  I decided to try their delivery service.  Costco also has a delivery service but Jeannie goes to often enough and I'll just continue to go there with her.   I would really rather pick out my own groceries - most of what I buy is fresh fruits and vegetables, plus dairy, but without a way to get there on my own I am hopeful this system works out well.  I shop mostly around the perimeter of the store and avoid the aisles.

I need to go get dressed but the little guy is sleeping peacefully next to me and I sure hate to wake him up right now.