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~Twist~
Fritz likes to twist after he goes for a swim!
Author: Dackel Princess
The Day After…
It was back to reality today after all the planning of our anniversary celebration, and then the actual enjoying of it.
Hubby went off to ski in what will probably be his last ski day of the year. Heavy rain is forecast for this weekend, and the areas are all closing on Sunday.
Meanwhile I stayed home with the fur kids doing laundry, and tidying up the house. You know, the usual stuff.
It was absolutely glorious today. Bright sunshine, warm temperatures, and blue skies. It gave me hope that spring is on it’s way. The tulip bulbs I planted last year are poking through the snow, and things are actually MELTING!!!
Greta is nearing the end of her heat and will be out of her sexy little panties by tomorrow. Then it’s just a matter of three more weeks until we find out if she is expecting or not. I have a feeling that she is, but it’s just a vague sort of feeling. (Probably just me hoping!)
I’m going to put up my feet tonight and watch some mindless TV. Tomorrow I am cooking Hubby his favorite Sauer Braten (German spiced pot roast). It’s my family’s recipe, straight from Mülheim an der Ruhr where my Papa and his family came from!
The Anniversary Dinner
Our Anniversary was full of surprises. This year I decided to become a true romantic and I had planned our “Anniversary Date” completely. When I called for reservations at The Woodshed I asked them to have a bottle of chilled champagne at our table. Hubby was pleasantly surprised and we toasted our 20 years together.
For our appetizers we ordered an artichoke dip for me, which was divine and Hubby got French Onion Soup, one of his favorite things to eat.
We talked and laughed and reminisced while we ate, looking back over the last 20 years with laughter and smiles.
Next came our tossed salads with blue cheese dressing. Crisp lettuce greens with a dressing that was equally yummy!
Then our dinners came. I must confess that this is not a meal you would find on any Weight Watchers menus! No I will probably burn in Hell for tonight’s indiscretion! LOL!!! Here is what we had:
We each had Prime Rib of Beef, with a Lobster Tail on top, a twice baked potato, mixed vegetables and horseradish. Also they served their own home-baked bread, which I did have some of, but managed to leave half of on the plate. I also did not eat all of my Prime Rib, and brought it home for a left over treat for Hubby.
As we sat drinking coffee my last surprise arrived, a small chocolate cake with butter-creme frosting and a drizzle of chocolate on the top. We each had a small piece and then we brought the rest home for the neighborhood kids.
It was a splendid celebration, made even more so by the little surprises that I’d planned for my sweetheart!!!
Happy Anniversary, Darling!!!
Twenty Years…..
22 Days & Counting….
…..Or is she or isn’t she?
I called the Vet today and made a (hopefully) prenatal appointment. We will go in on April 30th at 2 pm to see if Greta is pregnant. So now we begin the official count down to “Biscuits In The Oven-2008”.
Greta and Bernie got together 4 different days, and I am hoping that during one of those get togethers, they actually got together enough to make puppies!
I am nervous. I really want this litter, I want to see Greta be a Mommy again. The thought of missing out on this opportunity makes me quite sad. So lets all cross our fingers and send good vibes Greta’s way!
My next challenge will be Anneliese. She isn’t ready to breed, as she is still too young, and does not have her rating (which she will get in September), but she is due to go into heat at any moment and then I have to go through another 21 days of changing doggy diapers.
Ah yes, the thrill of doggy ownership!
At least Arnie handled things pretty well with Greta. There was really only two days that he literally followed her everywhere, with me right behind them. A few times I even put him in his crate for a time out because I just couldn’t take it any more. Then as quickly as his hormonal desire for Greta came on, it disappeared! Don’t get me wrong, I thank the good Lord for that.
Good old Uncle Fritz is totally oblivious to all. Since he is a neutered male he could care less about the Soap Opera that has been taking place in this house.
So now we wait. It’ll go by, quickly I hope, and then we will know.
Why oh why don’t they just have an Early Pregnancy Kit for dogs?
I’m Getting Old!
I was fitted a couple of weeks ago for orthotics for my shoes. This is supposed to help solve my Planter Fasciitis. I waited and finally the pair made specially for my feet arrived. I was advised to go slowly while building up my time in them, and I think I have been pretty good about that, only doing a few hours a day and increasing every other day. Currently I am up to about 7 hours.
They felt wonderful the first day I had them on, but things have slowly been going downhill since. When I awaken in the night to go to the bathroom, and step down on the carpeted floor I want to scream with the pain. Even lying in bed has caused my feet to hurt. And the worst part about breaking these suckers in? My back is aching too. Today I felt it and I knew it was just going to get worse, and it has.
I just have to face the fact that I am getting older. I’m not the limber woman that I was in my twenties. I don’t just moan and groan with aches when I go to bed at night, now I am doing it in the morning too!
Hubby laughs at me because he is older than me, and yet for the most part I think he is in better shape. You know he has skied 51 days so far this year, and should be able to get a few more days in before the ski areas close.
Of course there is something to be said for getting old.
First, it beats the heck out of the alternative.
Second, You have learned from your mistakes (hopefully) and no longer do the stupid things you once did in your youth.
And lastly, you appreciate (hopefully) all you have and are smart enough to thank God, and enjoy every moment you have with your family.
Even if your back is killing you!
Well?
I wish I could give you all a definitive answer as to whether Greta and Bernie accomplished the big one. All I can say is that they did get to know each other in very personal ways, and it’s my hope that June puppies will be forthcoming. I won’t really know for about three weeks. Then I can take her in and the Vet can palpitate her abdomen and feel if there are any babies in there. Oh how I wish there was an Early Pregnancy Test Kit for dogs! You know, I’m just crazy enough to walk around with that little stick trying to get Greta to wee-wee on it!
So, now I sit back and wait. I’ve decided just not to think about it until the end of the month. Still, I will be looking for those small signs that indicate pregnancy. Exhaustion, morning sickness and her desire to be held.
Meanwhile, I caught Anneliese snuggling up to my man! Do you all think I should be worried about the competition?
I have to admit that Anneliese is a sweet little girl, and I adore her. She has developed into a truly adorable and loving pup. I am looking forward to getting my yard back after the snow melts, so I can start working Anneliese outside on the leash, getting her ready for the German Dog Show in September. She is the last dog I will have to show to get her a rating. Whew!
Saturday Scavenger Photo Hunt
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~Glass~
This was taken back in the mid 1990’s when we were over in Bavaria. We drove to a monastery on a hill called Andechs and had lunch and these “small” glasses of wonderful German Beer! (LOL!) Of all the beers I tried in Germany, Andechser Spezial Hell was my personal favorite!
A Shelf Revealed
Cathy over at Planet Germany tagged me with this MEME to reveal my bookcase. It’s scary because they are truly a mess. I tend to access things often and I do not always put things back.
The bookcase near my chair in the family room.
The book I was last grabbing. Guess why.
Another book I have been reading like crazy.
We are teaching the twins (our neighbors) to read with the help of good old Dick and Jane.
And lastly, a bookshelf in our living room. The books here are old and somewhat special reads for us.
Books. I window into another world. A book. It can take you from your living room armchair to the South Seas. Books. I love them.
OK… that’s done. Now I have to nominate some other bloggers to show their shelves….
Umm… let me see… I pick…
Janet and Goofy Girl and Renny (only if you want to of course).
I suppose we should all breathe a sigh of relief it was the bookshelves this time, not the deepest depths of the kitchen cupboards…. or the dark recesses of the fridge.
There’s A Reason
There’s a reason they call a female dog a b!tch. They are!!!
Bernie came to the house again today to beg Greta for just a little sweet loving. He was adorable, gentle and patient with my grumpy girl, who seemed intent on thwarting his every attempt at sealing the deal.
Bernie wooing Greta.
Bernie nearly losing his nose when Greta bites at him!
“Stay away!” she snarls!
They did have a productive time this time and although they did not classically “tie”, they did accomplish the act and so there is no real knowing whether the deed has been done or not.
Of course we will know in about three weeks if she is pregnant or not, and in 62 days for certain.
Am I feeling stressed? Yes, a bit. I wish that Greta would just be the sweet compliant girl that she was a year ago, but I think that perhaps the trauma of puppy-birth has forever changed my girl.
We’re planning to give it another try this weekend and hopefully Bernie will score a full scale home-run.
Then, perhaps, I will relax.