Last week I house and dog sat for my brother and his wife who were out of town. It was exhausting. Lucy, the 1 year old puppy, seems to have a limitless supply of energy. She would wake us up every morning around 5:00, snuggle for 45 minutes letting us think that we had a break and then come walk around our faces until we got up.
She didn't just want food or to go out either; she wanted to go for a walk where she would actually run after every bird, squirrel or leaf that moved. Nevertheless, it made me into a morning person for the week. And it hasn't quite left. I did sleep in the first day I wasn't with her to catch up on sleep, but now I've been getting a start on my day a little quicker than normal. I am much more appreciative of my sleep.
Work hard, play more, sleep well.
It's really a blessing to be able to help out my family. Not everyone gets a chance to serve others. I forget that far too often. It is an honor, not a burden, to serve one another.
(Side note: They just got a new puppy yesterday. Welcome to the fam, Norah!)
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