Connie's dachshund

Well, they are sort of on the way. Momma's going in and out of the kennel and scratching the paper to shreds. BUT she usually takes a little longer for delivery than most dogs. So it may be a few more hours. I've been telling the boys that they are going to have to help with the delivery and all that "good stuff" (to which they are not looking foward)...haha...I'm usually down flat on the floor, constantly looking into the kennel, , changing the paper, making sure everything is alright, etc. I have even had to pull a breached pup out one time. I had to have one of the boys help with that, and he was not PLEASED! Guess what. As soon as both boys leave to go somewhere for a few hours, SHE GOES INTO LABOR! If they don't get home in time, I may have to see if I can slightly elevate the kennel and give her steps, to get in and out. Oh well, it'll all work out. Puppies and pics will be coming soon!

First it depends if there is food around. Then the sitting up on the rear is one of their favorites... to beg, of course. In the middle of your lap is another good one, or how about laying back in your arms, like a baby? If they can manage it, under the covers is always good. But my not-so-little female, Precious, loves to lay on her back, at this period of time. She thinks that means you HAVE to stop and rub her belly. And if you get a good look at her, you can tell she's going to pop soon.

Yep, she went into heat not long after my neck surgery. Anybody that's ever been around a dog in heat, knows how obnoxious it gets. It was not a fun or easy time for me! The boys and I kept yelling, "Go outside!!!!" And the dogs knew exactly what we meant. For those of you not having been around such things.......think of the obnoxious men and prostitutes in the red light districts. Yep, it's that ridiculous. But at least the dogs have an excuse; they can't control themselves. So my kids have grown up around raising chickens and dogs, and have grown up with the facts of life. At least it only last 3 weeks, 2x (or less) a year for a dog. Then we get to have PUPPIES!!!!!

But the love and devotion that a dachshund gives, far outway those few weeks of yelling, "Go outside!!!" So here's Charlie, and a pic of us together.

So those who have anything to say about me being old, fat, ugly, etc (because it's been said) Here's what I have to say....hahahaha, duhh.....geeze, I am 50! I've lived my life serving my Savior and my family the best I could, with what I had. You can judge me all you want , but you haven't lived my life, nor have you lived with my severe pain. And I wouldn't trade one moment of all the days I spent with my children, for another life. And now I have hope of being able to walk more than a block at a time, and walk I will...... the Lord willin' and the creek don't rise.