every morning ruby and i go out for a stroll about the neighborhood. living in an apartment, she doesn't have a backyard to stretch her legs in. i don't want her to get plump and lazy and have hip issues or other health issues, so even when i'm having lazy mornings and really just want to lay on the couch and get plump and lazy, i force myself out with my brown eyed girl.
the beagle in her will stop every five steps to smell something... and every time a dog, cat, possum, bird, cricket, squirrel or beetle passes by, she about rips my arm off to get to them. She is still learning her leash manners, but she's getting better.
sometimes {most times} when she's too excited over bug and is chewing on her tail, i get upset and frustrated and have to tell her "NO" and stick her in her cage for a "time out". other times, she will want to play with poor bug and will chase her around the apartment. again, she gets her punishment.
honestly, though? she makes me smile. she makes jake smile. and i'm pretty sure that bug is even smiling half the time... she was a little bored before ruby joined the family, i know it. she is a sweet little thing and loves to snuggle up to us while we're on the couch watching a movie. she gets as close as she can... and then a little closer still. she generally ends up on our lap. belly in the air, a big grin on her face.
she has a vicious sounding bark, but she doesn't use it unless something spooks her. which i really love, actually. she makes me feel safe when i'm home alone. she sleeps through the night and is 100% potty trained. she gets so excited when we come home from being gone all day, or especially when we've just returned from a trip. she loves us.
i have days where i feel down... where i don't feel like life is being very fair or i merely just don't want to leave the house. she makes me. if even just for a walk around the block, she forces me to take in some sun and get exercise.
she makes me responsible for something other than myself... and for that, she gets a treat. :)
xo lauren
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Ahhh! I love you guys!! And your sweet animals!! Your right, life hasn't been very fair to you guys at times. But your amazing ability to find enjoyment in each day is inspiring!! This sweet post made me smile! Thanks for sharing!! :))))
~Mandy
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