Speaking of Mochas in the morning. . .
This morning’s coffee break had to move location due to a very snoozy dog. Sophie seemed so content hanging out in our coffee/tea nook that I just couldn’t make her move.
Sleeping is something Sophie does very well. She can sleep anywhere, but she has her preference. Up! Up on the couch, up in our chairs, up on a pillow, anywhere as long as it’s up off the floor. Evidently, this is a Welshie trait. . . they don’t like the floor. And why shouldn’t she be a diva in this department, considering she thinks she’s Queen anyhow.
But I kid you not, this dog will sleep sitting up. It’s kinda sad and funny all in one swipe; inevitably she topples over in her sleep. For the amount of time that Sophie sleeps, she really should have been named Sofa. Lounge, lounge, lounge, snore.
Today, we were blessed with a little sun before the skies went black and began dumping ice. So, there’s sweet Sophie catching some sun and sleep and me clicking away with the camera. And before you all start writing me to tell me that dogs that sleep this much have issues: yeah, we know. She’s very medicated as she fights a systemic yeast infection. We’ve reached the point where the herbal/change the diet routine isn’t sufficient to fight the infection. The protocol we’re using is supposed to be effective—but it also means we have lawn ornament of a dog for a few months. We’re kinda hoping that once she’s off the meds and the sun comes back out, she’ll perk up. . . because those ears of hers aren’t supposed to be so floppy!
I have to say, I adore this nose. Sophie, on the other hand, is none too pleased to have my camera giving kisses. Nor is she too happy to have me interrupting her nap. All, I can say is. . . dog, you started it; you just had to be in my chair looking all cute and wonderfully sleepy!
Poor Sophie! One of my dogs suffers from the yeastamathing. We give her a tablespoon of plain yogurt with her meals. Not a cure, but it does seem to help.
How ’bout this weather!!!! Sunshine, hail, snow… oh my!
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Indeed. She’s allergic to so many foods, she’s on a specialty diet plus enzymes (the sugar in yogurt is a problem) supplements. Joy. But, it’s not working really—at least not in getting rid of it. So, we are attempting something far more radical in hopes that it clears up. The sleeping is better than all the itching of the past, so I think she’s better off for the time being. As for the weather… HOLY COW! ~W
Wende,
I got a sweet little mouse in my mail! Thank you 🙂 Thanks for the whole package. We are looking forward to trying the pizza. I don’t know why I have missed your e-mails. They are not in my “junk” either. You took great photos of both ends of the swap – yours and mine. So, if it is okay with you, I’d like to use those pics in my blog.
Looking forward to reading more of your blog. I have a “boy wonder” too … and an amazing husband. Ain’t life grand?
Love,
Jodi
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Oh, Jodi! I’m so glad it got there… I was really worrying about it. You’re more than welcome to link the pictures and use them! Thanks for asking. ~W
she’s so cute it’s not real!
I hope she feels more energetic soon.
I concur, the weather’s gone crazy… sun, rain, snow, hail all within a few hours. Utter Madness!
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I hope she feels better soon. She seems to suffer from SAD, but the meds make it worse. I love this breed’s vitality and she just doesn’t seem to have any right now. She’s such a love, though. Can’t wait to see you on Friday! ~W
No, she’s not real. She’s actually a “life like” dog that can be posed. She’s an import from Japan. Expensive, but worth it for staging “cute” photos on one’s blog. Actually, she’s real and quite a love. Even I get caught being “nice” to her on occasion.
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You say you don’t like her… but I hear you loving on her when I’m not looking. And sadly, she adores you! Darn dog! ~W
She is adorable. I think you were very kind to let her have the chair … even if you did wake her with the camera, eventually. The weather has gone nuts everywhere, I think. Last night my area was under a tornado watch. In February. Crazy. I’ll send you some sunshine if you send the tornados elsewhere 🙂
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I saw that on the news last night and wondered if that was you. HOLY COW! ~W
Well, at least she’s imported from Japan and not a cheap Chinese import! Nothing against China, well, they did screw up the Market the other day, but whatever. She is adorable and looks very soft.
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Yeah, that was fun, eh? :DÂ She really does look fake in her photos. ~W
Sophie is absolutely precious! Are you serious about her sleeping sitting up? What I wouldn’t give to see video of that…well, the toppling over part…just her sleeping would be kinda boring:D Anyways, I hope she gets to feeling better!
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That’s actually her sleeping… sorta half awake and attempting to go back to sleep. She walks in her sleep too, pretty funny. ~WÂ
The dog is cute and all, but I’ve been promised an etsy shop and I have a itchy shopping finger. 😛
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Oof… I know. I’m photographing today. . . hope to finish sewing this weekend. We’ve been trying to decide if we should load it all into an etsy store, or just give people the option to buy off the Thrifty Goodness website. IZ needs to build out the site either way, but I’ve been informed that I’ve been moved to the top of the list. :D So… soon!!~W
Sophia is too cute! I have a real soft spot for dogs… and like you I think they look pretty cute all curled up and sleeping, even if it’s on my couches! I hope she feels better soon 🙂
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Oh, thanks! We hope she’s OK soon, too. We like a terrier’s energy and this one is just lethargic! ~W