Mornings With Moula

A few years ago, Izzy and Mum and Dad went on a road trip to where Mum grew up. There was a lovely shop filled with everything a dog could dream of and Izzy got to pick out a toy and a chewing bone and she tried on some hand made sweaters just for fun. There was one sweater that had the flag from Dad's country on it and of course- we  ARE English Labradors so Izzy got a sweater. The shop thought she was adorable and put Izzy's photo on their page. Izzy said it was a lovely shop and wonderful people and she wanted to live there...... She was a hit! As soon as the sweater was unpacked and put on the brick room table, Mia- who was still a young puppy,  snatched it up and without anyone knowing, chewed the neck to bits. Mum was heartbroken. Then Mum asked  if anyone could possible fix the sweater. Auntie Grace stepped up. Many years passed with everyone being so busy in their lives  until yesterday when a package arrived.   It was Izzy;s sweater- all patched up with...

Mum says it will rain for the next week or so. I think she was kidding but maybe not. So when it is raining outside- we find places to nap and hide until the sun returns. By the fire is nice and cozy. And in the kitchen while Mum works around us is restful too. There really isn't much to do while we wait for the sun to return. So we will just have to suffer onwards. Ciao for now my friends...  

It was supposed to be a rainy morning but the clouds went away and  the sky was blue and the air warmed up enough to start melting away the mountains of snow. It was almost like spring  outside. Mum was busy chopping ice to  make it melt easier. And we helped by entertaining her. Izzy stopped to ask if she could help get the ice and snow off the cover of the pool but Mum just rolled her eyes at her. We are now reminded that indeed, better weather is just around the corner. Even the squirrels and little birds are busy darting here and there. All of the darkness is slowly melting away. I can't wait-can you? Ciao for now my friends...  

In between the ice and then the snow storms, we were lounging outside. Margot had gone home so we were a bit sad ad quiet. The fire was still burning even though Spring is right around the corner. Ansd in the morning we wait patiently for our "beans". That's what Mum calls our daily vitamins. It's quiet again here but I suppose not for long. I can feel that there is impending chaos to come. But for now, we are quiet and getting on with our lives. Waiting for the ice and rain to go away Ciao for now my friends...  

Dusty has had this ty since before she was born. So many of Mia's puppies have slept through the middle . When she finds it again she loves to share. Good thing Margot is here to help her. They pass it back and forth to each other and play very gently. The doughnut hole makes it easy to hold onto. And when they are done, someone else takes their place with their own toy to cherish. Ciao for now my friends...