The growth i
n Harley has been astonishing. It's hard to believe that she is the same puppy who's ears were once bigger than her entire body. I feel as if it were only yesterday that I did my first observation of her. I've first handedly seen the changes in Harley physically and mentally.
My picture of Harley then and now
"The walk, the bark, the mentality in general is very different then from the first day I set my eyes upon her. She's stronger now, bigger, louder, smarter, the whole package. She's learned a lot, not how to sit or roll over but what I call doggie street smarts. She knows when its time for breakfast, how to open her kennel, and that laying by the fire or on the heating pad is vey comfortable (field notes 11\16)
Its crazy to think that just two months ago I could hold tiny delicate Harley in both of my hands, now not only does she not fit, she fights back and wants me to put her down. I want to hold and protect her forever. I still feel weary when she goes outside to the spider-infested backyard. Is this what parents feel? If so, I'm sorry Ma and Pa because this feeling sucks.
The beauty of parenthood...
Out of all of the lessons my little Harlers has taught me, this one is high on the insightful list. In the adolescence of life, emotions are an endless roller coaster with parents. Arguing pointlessly for days on end, but for what? Parents are a child's first best friend, and I don't want to loose that connection. That connection is very special and could possibly be the only thing there during hard times, so the next time mom says do the dishes, do the dishes.
Oh fall, what a wonderful time of the year... to get all of my nice objects furry. My dogs are starting to shed again, great. It's everywhere, on my blankets, all over my black leggings and even on my precious teddy bear. I can't help but be a little annoyed with all of the little tan-- black hairs, and the hair rollers aren't helping.
Why are my dogs shedding? According to Gina Spadafori, "Dogs typically lose their winter coats in the spring, when it's replaced by a shorter, lighter summer coat. In the fall, this cycle is reversed -- the summer coat is shed to make room for heavy, protective fur for winter" (Spadafori).
Shedding is profound in a way. Dogs shed semiannually, constantly getting rid of their aged selves. We could learn a lot from this. Personally, if something happens to me, I hold onto it, the memories replaying in the back of my mind like a recored on repeat. If we shed the aged or faulty issues like our furry counterparts, how much happier would we become? Imagine the peace and serenity we all would have if we took a moment to vanguish our troubles. Shedding the past and opening the door to step into a new light of the world would drastically change the society we live in today. The hate and ugliness of the world would have no effect on us because we would be happy...
Work Cited
Spadagori, Gina. "Dogs Shed Vigorously in Autumn Too." Veterinary Partner. N.p. 6 Oct. 2003. Web. 1 Nov. 2014
