Days off

I am having very peaceful days off. Monday, Precious consented to the harness after 10 minutes of attacking it and we had a 7-minute walk. First he was spooked cause a guy on a bike went by and he ran to the door. Next after scratching his body all over the sidewalk, a UPS truck came by and he flew into the door. Then the garbage truck made a lot of noise and upstairs he ran to jump up on the cupboards. I had to stand on a chair to remove his harness. After the garbage truck left, he came down. Poor Precious.

Called Mom telling her I need my oil changed. Dad said he can do it even though his leg and back have been hurting him lately. Mom had to tell me all about their hours long doctor's appointment and numerous tests to see what nerve is being pinched. The thing about talking with old people is that they never stop sharing their medical problems. I guess my uncle in the nursing home is finally on a feeding tube when he started vomiting his pureed food and he had a surgery Mom couldn't remember where.

Babysat today so my sister could do something after work. Fed niece's doll and had a picnic with plastic food. Then we watched Max and Ruby, then Dumbo, and finally Belle's Magical World. Niece still thinks the Pink Elephants in Dumbo is scary and won't watch it. She did turn around when I started laughing and singing along. I like the Pink Elephant scene. Sister came home with new rain boots for niece with cat faces on the toes. Niece said they were awful. I said they were cute with flowers and cats. Then she said they were cute and awful, then said they were beautiful boots wearing them around the living room. She is still learning volcabulary words.

Came home to watch the Olympic coverage. Sand volleyball finished up and went on to swimming, and then gymnastics. I thought it annoying they only showed China and the US routines, especially when in the background you can see other gymnasts bouncing around. I went online to see who else was competing. Yesterday and today I have been busy pulling huge mats out of Precious's fur. He is much more soft and smooth. Frodo has been hogging the tallest tower basket lately, getting Precious upset enough to paw at him. He has to nap on another tower basket or the rocking chair. The weather has been cooling off from the rain and I am wearing sweatpants right now. Well better go to bed. Later.