Little did I know on Monday when I made the dreaded trip to the grocery store and trekked up the two flights of stairs with bags and bags of groceries…that I would be glad on Wednesday when another snow storm hit! Here’s the door to my humble abode. Before I get to this point, however, there is a secure entry that I must unlock (and I’m really thankful for that). Over the course of the past few months, I have figured out it’s faster to just go down to my garage, get the groceries, bring them up the two flights of stairs and leave them at the door. Repeat the process as many times as required…then take them all in at once! NOW, if I could just get motivated to cook for myself…
Snow photo above: the view from my porch. This photo was actually taken during the last snow storm but you get the idea! I’m beginning to think: you’ve seen one snowstorm – you’ve seen them all! 😉
When I was at my daughter’s house the other day, I noticed that Kiana didn’t seem to be feeling all that well. My daughter said that Kiana had not eaten well for the past few days. Kiana was clearly much more lethargic than her usual exuberant self. My daughter took her to the vet the next day for an expensive office visit and tests. Come to find out, Kiana has an extremely low thyroid and is now on medication! The low thyroid explains why Kiana can’t seem to lose weight (I know the feeling) regardless of all that running (well, okay, so I don’t run). Maybe now, I can give her treats again.
In the photo below, she is sitting in front of the cabinet (above the refrigerator) where the treats are kept. She is one smart dog and she knows Grandmom will give in. Kiana will look at me and then look UP at the treat cabinet and look back at me…as if to say “you know where they are – now get me one…purty please!”
11 Comments
Mary Solberg
Looks like you are settling in nicely! Hope it is starting to feel like “home” to you. I wish I lived closer (although we are much closer than before your move!) because I would be happy to let you cook for me. Mmmmmm! 🙂
Dianne
I would love to cook for you, Mary! And if I EVER get all my family together in Chicago again, I know who I will be calling for some marvelous family photos!
Bonnie
Dianne, your snow scene is just beautiful! It’s been fun catching up with your new blog, and I sent you off an email just now. 🙂 Looking forward to your next post!
Dianne
Thank you so much, Bonnie, and I will definitely be writing you soon! I will be the first to admit that the scenery here does not compare to the beauty of the Pacific Northwest, but I am 14 minutes from 4 grandchildren who love their time with me…and that says a lot.
tanna
LOL! And, who says people can’t be trained? LOL! I think the pets we love train us well. 😉 Beautiful snow, but I’m sure you were glad to be home with groceries! blessings ~ tanna
Dianne
Well, my sweet granddog definitely has me trained! If it’s up to me, she will have a treat from time to time! Poor baby. 😉
Janet
Dianne, your front door is pretty. Looks like a nice, homey place. I’m glad you mentioned your “diagnosis” about the dog to Christy so they could find the problem. I have a cousin who had two Shih Tzu dogs. The older one, only four years old, recently died of kidney failure. The other, a year younger, has it, too. However, Vicki wouldn’t have known that if she hadn’t had him tested as a precaution. We’re hoping that because they found it early, maybe they can do more to prolong his life.
Dianne
Thank you, Janet! You know I don’t feel at home anywhere until there’s a wreath on the door! 😉
Christine
I sympathise with the grocery trips! We have a very long walk from the car to the house and then up a flight of stairs. And I do just as you do, bring them up to the house and then inside. Your snow is so very beautiful! And that LOOK – says it all. How can you resist?
Dianne
LOL! Well, I usually can’t resist that sweet beseeching look! 😉
Kristeen
what a work out — forget about running —wink! I like your wreath… colorful and I love color!
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