"Mutt"sy Musings for Friday

So, yesterday was a tough, busy, kinda hectic day for poor Teddy Ruxpin.  I just heard news that a dear friend is moving from the area soon, so needed to call her - we started chatting, as usual, and talked longer than typical.

Took Teddy outside for potty, while distracted on the phone.  Brought him in, distracted.  I paid for it later, as he expressed some frustration with my lack of attention.  He did get a discipline and sent outside for a bit.  Forgot about the mailman coming, so he was still outside when he showed up.

Teddy and mailman "met" and made friends, ha.  Poor mailman.  He was okay with him, since he is not a vicious sort of dog.

THen, went to pick up a friend and bring her and her baby over.

THAT was another "glitch" in the carefully planned schedule we have for our Teddy as he adjusts.

Poor Teddy didn't know WHAT to do with the baby!  All told - it was a "different" day for him - lots of "upset" in his routine.

He did not react the best to all the change, and got really hyped up at the end of the day.  Seemed very discontent and confused.

Compare that to this morning - when I was FOCUSED on him.  We had a good snuggle time in the morning - with Dboy, myself and Teddy.  He walked outside to go potty, came inside nicely.  He has been a good gentleman all day.  I notice how much he really needs assurance - maybe due to his Newfie nature - not sure.  But, he responds much better to praise and gentle love.  It relaxes him AHEAD of time, so he can focus and not be frightened and agitated as the day goes by. 

I find the same to be true of my kids - when we're on a basic routine/schedule. 

I am glad for lessons from yesterday, that showed me this new doggy is rather needy right now - but we have only had him here for 1 week!  He has settled in GREAT, considering that fact!

Now, going to try cleaning up some with doggy underfoot - we'll see how he does with that.  Hopefully he will content himself with just lying NEAR us as we go about our business.

Teddy Ruxpin, I hope you know you are loved, adored, and we aren't going to ditch you over a few mishaps and trials.  We have NO idea what your previous experience is, but just like Jesus offers us a new, fresh start, every day, we will do the same with you.  Each day is a new beginning, and, hopefully, you will learn you can trust us and that you're safe with us. 

I hope the same for each and every reader - that somehow, you can experience that same peace by trusting God loves you so much and gives a new start every day!