Another great night sleep, although we went to bed at midnight again. Charlie woke up raring to go again. He's been on a walk outside around the house about 15 times already today. Most times he acts like he really has to go to the bathroom, then he just walks around and surveys his territory ...
He now mocks me regularly by stopping mid-stride to lift his good leg, prop himself on his surgical leg, and scratch his right shoulder with the good leg. He even stops during the scratching, looks around as if he has just smelled or sensed something lurking nearby, stays propped up on his surgical leg, and finally finishes up the scratching. It's like his way of showing off to me that he's actually fine and should be allowed to roam freely, run amok, and go do the things he wants to do.
It's been a quiet day, thankfully, all around. With the floors now sealed, I was able to move most of the kitchen cabinets back into the entry way, new "pantry" and the kitchen. Joel and an assistant are coming tonight to move and hook up the range and the refrigerator. Once that's done the kitchen is back in business. What a nice turn of events tomorrow will bring. Charlie will be in the car again, and very happy, going to get his bandage removed, I'll get out of the house for the first time since Friday, and the kitchen will be working at 100% again. Seriously, things have changed a lot since January. These are all things I would not have thought I would be eagerly anticipating a few months ago.
Casey came over again after football, and is completely worn out. Just picking up some food he was amazed at how tired his arms were. He works out with the varsity as well as the JV and undergrads. Today was pull-up day, as well as multiple other calisthenics. We hung out and relaxed all afternoon, watching TV the entire time. It's such a great afternoon when he comes over.
The dogs are fairly bored still, so Charlie made sure to keep me active with regular security checks in the yards. Our now daily routine of tromping down the front three stairs is now shifting to the dining room exit. The door is once again accessible with the furniture back in the kitchen, so now we walk out the slider in the dining room, walk to the garage, turn around, go down the limestone to flagstone patio, around the bedrooms, over to the front yard, and back again. We still mix it up by sometimes taking a stroll on the middle terrace.
Lucy is still my little trooper. She just hangs out, gets in a few petting opportunities as they pop up, and she hangs out under Casey's feet as he eats. Apparently she caught wind of his arms being tired, so she's hoping to score some select crumbs that might result from his afternoon meal. She's a pro. Both of them know that when the kids come over they are likely to find food on the chairs, the couch, under the table, you name it. The first time was like Christmas for them. They were fast learners. Both of them stick around the dining room table now whenever there are kids here for a sleepover. Once we went over for dinner when both the kids and the dogs were young, and both Charlie and Lucy discovered the massive treasure chest under the table as dinner went on. Another Christmas comes early.
So other than reminiscing, all in all it's been a nice quiet day.
Yea! For anyone who accused Charlie of being half horse, trust me, with five days of constipation you'd think I do have a horse. Enough said. It's a been a long but good day today!
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