September 29, 2018: It's a Dog's Life

Day 22 | 30 Days of Writing

Zeke enjoying his chewy stick at Uncle Matt's house

Day 2 in Kingman, Arizona.

My brother, Matt, has now said on at least a couple of occasions, "Today was a perfect day."

And that it was. We hung out all day with Zeke as the center of our attention. From football watching to dog walks, light conversations were ongoing with a set agenda non-existent. My husband, the Purdue grad, was very happy with the main game outcome today. Zeke didn't take sides, although he does now have his first two team bandanas to wear proudly on game days. These gifts from Uncle Matt include a blue NAU and a golden Iowa number.

Matt worked on his bike in the garage for bits of the afternoon while Mom and I sat at the table with computer and iPads. Football games were on at least three TV/device screens throughout the day. Zeke rotated from garage to the living room to the backyard, depending on the human of interest and doggy desire of the moment. And we all just followed our puppy's lead in his laid-back doggy life.

Dinner was carry out pizza at Matt's house with a desert of homemade cheesecake with whipped cream and raspberry topping, courtesy of Mom. And we only had to walk 200 steps to get to my parents house from my brother's neighboring home. The last bites of cheesecake conveniently corresponded with the last seconds of the Ohio State/Penn State game.

Larry is now nestled into Matt's guest room while Garrett and I take the floor air mattresses. Zeke is up to his typical puppy antics, finding the crevice in the middle of our air beds as his perfect spot. Hmmmm...it may be a long night.

It's okay though, a dog's life isn't so bad.

Is that your spot, Zeke?

Cheesecake by Mom

Multiple game viewing

Mid-day nap time