Our Sparkler Birthday Week continues — today we hear from Kiri, who lives in New Hampshire — the Sparklers are everywhere!
“My year started with lots of agility and breed games. I made Mom happy by finishing something she calls titles. I like helping Mom to be happy.I also like all the extra treats and loving. I can wiggle/wag with the best. Then, abruptly, no shows, no trials, no classes, no car rides. Why is life so quiet, Mom? Thank goodness cuddles haven't gone away.
Once the snow melted we started going on many really long walks, all four of us, Mom, Dad, Tristan and me. I love stretching out and racing Tristan through the woods. There were lots of Spring puddles and pools for wading and flopping. I learned to behave very well on the rare occasions we met others walking on the rail trail. Usually they had dogs too and I was sorely tempted to join them for a rollicking romp. What's wrong with a friendly butt sniff?
When mud season was over we started playing agility games again in our yard. Then the rains stopped and someone seriously cranked up the heat. Thank goodness the house stayed cool and comfortable. Walks and yard excursions got shorter and shorter. Then agility classes restarted in mid July so I could see some training buddies again. All the people are huffing and puffing more than usual because they have covered their faces. Huh? Sometimes people are just plain odd, but we dogs have learned to be tolerant. Class is still fun and energizing and I am learning sooooo much.
During the summer Mom gave us home grown string beans in our meals. Yum! We even played micro obedience games for our beans.
As Fall rolled around with cooler temperatures I finally got to play at October and November agility trials, after 8 full months! Where did all the people go? They are certainly not inside cheering for me : ( Each time I ran happier and faster. More happy Mom! Then we stopped going, again. What the heck! 13 inches of snow perked life up a few days ago. I raced full speed yard circuits for the pure joy of running in the glorious fluff, then snow wrestled with my brother for a long, long time.
I made an intriguing discovery during our quiet year. I have a unique canine skill. I purr!!!!! Mom loves my purring and calls it purrdles or puppy purrs. I may not be up to feline standards but when I am content and happy I can purrdle for quite a while. I must be content and happy as my inner purrdles have blossomed.
Happy Birthday, Sibs and Happy Holidays, All. We're all at our best when we love each other!
SO so true — togetherness and support and love make everything better. Even a pandemic! Thank you, Team Kiri, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY KIRI!