Happy Mother’s Day

Every now and then when I’m walking dogs, I will just stop, ask them to sit for about 30 seconds and then I will say “walk on”. That is there cue to start walking again. I do this for a couple of reasons: 1. They’re super focused when they’re on the walk and I like to know I can get their attention any time I need it. 2. It’s good to continue to incorporate training into their daily routines. Just as we need to continue to refine our skills, so must dogs.

This always reminds me how important it is for me to pause and reflect on the past week and then think about the next one as I “walk on”.

Paws | Week of 5.3-5.9

• still watching West Wing again (for the 3rd time).  Yes, it’s that good.
• i’ll be finished reading Platform by Michael Hyatt this week.
• continued the May photo-a-day challenge.
• finished wearing my boot, but I think my foot issues are far from over.
• Doodled almost everyday with the a 100 day project.  My favorite from the week.  I call it ‘Chick’.
• still reading Aunt Dimity’s Death by Nancy Atherton.
• walked the dogs.  Decided to keep track of our walks on a calendar.  So far for 2015: 103 out of 131.
• met to start helping with item inventory for a fundraising auction.
• finished reading Death of a Perfect Wife by M.C. Beaton.
• skyped and knit with my friend my San Diego.
• started new blog series {Bird, Bird, Bird is the Word}
• spent another day in bed not feeling well.  I’m thinking allergies-my first experience.
• continued with the Ripple Crochet Blanket for a wedding gift.
• still working on Margaret’s scarf.

Walk On | Week of 5.10-5.16

• call my grandpa in England.
• continue with the Photo-a-day challenge for May.
• enjoy a Sunday lunch for Mother’s Day.
• continue to work on Margaret’s scarf.
• continue reading Aunt Dimity’s Death by Nancy Atherton.
• help to count the church’s offering.
• start prepping for Mike’s Dr. Who Quilt.
• work all week helping with item inventory for a fundraising auction.
• continue with blog series {Bird, Bird, Bird is the Word}
• finish a couple of super easy baby quilts.
• continue to make the Ripple Crochet Blanket for a wedding gift.
• continue to organize my craft room.  You’re probably wondering when I’ll be done with this.  Me too.
• get my teeth cleaned.
• Skype and knit with a friend.
• finish reading Platform by Michael Hyatt.
• work on Quest46.

My favorite quote from the week:  “Inaction breeds doubt and fear.  Action breeds confidence and courage.  If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it.  Go out and get busy.”  Dale Carnegie.

Have a wonderful week,

I would like to remind you that I have pearly white teeth and therefore do not need them cleaned.  😉