Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Who's on First?

Since I am well overdue for a post, and because my mom begged me to update with a happier post because she was sad to constantly go to my site and see the post about giving up Diesel...here I am.

I wanted to post something light hearted, AND something my mom would love.  I am SO excited to announce that Peter and I, along with a group of my coworkers will be playing on a Slow Pitch Softball team this summer!  We will be playing on Sunday evenings, in St. Louis Park...so I'm sure her and Jack will be in the stands from time to time - which is something they LOVE.  :)

The team is captained by one of my PT cohorts, and a pretty phenomenal softball player in her own right.  She played college softball, on an international team, and still does Pitching Coaching for young Fastpitch players.  A variety of co-eds from Bloomington North Life Time Fitness, and their friends and family will fill in the rest of our team.  I'm so excited to have an activity outside of work to do some bonding with my coworkers; and I'm SO excited to get outside, breathe some fresh air, and hit the field.

Since we have signed up and started talking uniforms, team names, etc. I have had a few softball dreams of big hits.  Peter has been pretty giddy himself, and one of these nights we are going to break out the gloves and play some catch.  

Pete and his buddy are in the den right now, working on Pete's Fantasy Baseball Team; with that and the softball talk, and Easter this weekend, all signs point to spring around the corner.  Now if we can just get mother earth to cooperate and get some of this snow melted so the fields will be ready for our cleats!

Mom, hows THAT for an update ;)

Monday, March 4, 2013

Puppy Love

Well, yesterday was not my favorite day.  Having to say good bye to our furry four legged child was nothing short of painful.  I still feel a weight on my chest and a pit in my stomach.  Our home is awkwardly too quiet without the sound of his paws on the hardwood floor, or his snoring on the other side of the couch.

His former owner expressed his gratitude incessantly.  Diesel completely recognized him and started jumping, wagging, and turning in circles at the excitement of reuniting with his original owner. That both made the situation easier, but a little harder as well.  Once they reunited, I might as well have been chopped liver; which was hard, but I did get quite a few doggie kisses before I departed.

While I do still have a  "I cried a ton yesterday hangover", I know that life will go on...after all that sun did come up today...somewhere out there.  We are gray and overcast here in Bloomington, and it looks like a snow globe out there.  A winter storm warning is upon us, but as I said, life will go on.

I spent the weekend working and on my free time, enjoying my last play date and snuggle time with Diesel.  I'm thankful for not only the love of Diesel, but that I have throughout my life experienced the unconditional love of dogs.  I found a perfect quote on Pinterest yesterday, that is truly helping me cope with our recent loss.

Our FIRST day with Diesel (9.24.12)
One of our last days at the Dog Park.  Showing off  :)

Saturday night snuggles (& snoring)

Handsome...last day @ park.

Was a beautiful Sunday morning, 3.3.13

So long my furry friend. xoxo