The holiday went well. Though it was cold. Therefore Honey had to be put in the greenhouse for two rest times as we kicked her out of the house for all of the people and foot traffic. She did okay. It was nice enough to go for a couple of walks. And Gavin did a great job following the menu that I posted on the cupboard door for him.

The day after was the more challenging. We had grands overnight. Poor little one did not have her lovey stuffee and she spent all night crying for “Lala!” Poor little thing. And my mother drive home with my sister worried into knots. Apparently my mother is having some changes in her vision that makes driving a little more nerve wrecking. I understand she is going to visit the eye doctor soon.

We did not get the Christmas tree up the day after Thanksgiving. That has been a historical occurrence in our household. Some people put up the tree early, some late. I do it when I am in the mood. And because it involves so much eyesight, my mood does not get there very early.

We were busy again trying to get to set up garage. We bought a heater so we can do some projects in the warmth. It needs a heat shield up in the rafters yet. So while he was doing that, I also moved some tender plants to house . The roaster of succulents was the biggest one. There are two other ones. Though they are in the library, I am not happy with the “forget-able” factor.

We decided the canine virus is too risky and so we are keeping Honey home this month. Neighbors sitters are amazing. So glad that we have someone willing to help us out. Taking Kona with me yet to daughter’s house. Not much time left until grand baby number four arrives.

So the tree in the e house not up yet. I will get to it soon. I might even do it today. I am still reading “your dog is your mirror.” And now I feel like I will need to read it again to decode my own emotional input into my dogs. The most I have learned so far is that I need to let them be dogs and find out what they want. Kona’s week eight ended with a new bed for the crate that he sleeps in. I can wash up the towels and save them for just bath times.