Wishing All Moms

 

Rainy Thursday

We can't seem to get more than a couple of warm, sunny days....before we are back into wet weather!  With the rainy days though....the grass is turning from brown to green! So there is that.  And a few flowers are popping up in the gardens.....first small bouquet of the year!

While we had a couple of nice days.....I tackled the smallest bedroom & gave it a much needed cleaning & refresh!  Perfect weather to open the windows, remove the shutters for a spring clean....add a pretty little quilt set to the bed.

The floor got a good cleaning with Murphy's Oil soap added to the water - it smells so fresh & leaves the floor looking great.  I think a small rug by the bed might be a nice addition...I do have one I could use....I might try it on the floor, but if I see one when I'm out & about .....

Next, I'll be switching my attention to the main bedroom...I'll spend a day giving it a good cleaning....I'm looking for a set of pretty sheets to go along with this set I've ordered.   It is on back order....so it may be a little time before it arrives....but I'll have the room ready to go when it does....

I went in search of Pottery Barn dupes....(they are out there)......this set gives off PB vibes for certain....it's so gorgeous!!  Cannot wait for it to arrive...

Switching gears....if you are on Facebook I'm sure you've seen ads for just about anything....and usually I pay no mind to them.....but when I saw these denim wide leg capris.....and after reading dozens of reviews from various sites selling them...I decided to order a pair!

They arrived without any issues (tracking number was provided as well) ...... I'm obsessed with them!  My only regret.....I should have ordered a size smaller.  I tossed them in the washing machine in extra hot water.....then a hot dryer & that seemed to help.....and I also have a thin red belt I plan to wear with them.  They are super comfortable....

I loved the capris so much....with the long red blouse....I decided to order it!  I did size down though....so fingers crossed it will fit as I hope.....

As I mentioned, I usually pay no mind to ads on Facebook or any of the social media sites....but I decided to give these a go....I'm glad I did!!

Mr. Seventies continues to heal....he puttered for a coupe of hours in the flower gardens....that is a healing process for him.  He sees the surgeon early next week for a re-check....and hopefully be given the all clear to do a bit more.....he'll be at the six week post op by then....

Clancy Mae continues to thrive....she is a celebrity in the neighbourhood!  So many people stop us to see her....take photos of her....and kids are in love with her!  We are more than happy to introduce her to as many people as possible.....we want her well socialized....

It's hard to imagine what life was like before her arrival!  Having a puppy is a lot of work...scheduled feedings, potty breaks....and lots of walks!  She is taken out once or twice during the night.....

How could we not adore this face??

Thanks so much for dropping by today....I so appreciate your visit!  

Til next time.....

 

Welcome To May!!

It certainly doesn't feel like May weather last evening & overnight we had a mix of snow & rain....with winds blowing 50-60 mph!  Poor Clancy.....not being a fan of either.....was happy to snuggle in a warm bed after her bedtime potty outing!  There are vehicle restrictions currently in place for crossing the Confederation bridge.....(meaning no high sided vehicles can cross until the winds decrease).....and a few communities are without power.....

Things will improve tomorrow & the next day with sun and seasonal temps of 70 degrees or so.  Bring on the sun & warmth!

I popped into Michaels a few days ago.....they are gearing up for Canada Day (July1).....adding a few red & white items....this wreath is gorgeous....red & white....the colour of our  Canadian flag...

 I'm crushing on this sign....and those candles....I may have picked up a couple....we likely will be hosting a family barbecue in celebration of Canada Day....

How adorable are these candles?  I often wonder what they would look like actually lit.....after a while I suspect they would be a pile of melted wax....

They don't appear to be heavily scented....but look so amazing...(and delicious).....there are artisans on Etsy that make these types of candles....I have ordered in the past....and they are wonderfully scented....

I stopped into a local discount store.....and came across these spook-tacular Hallowe'en tarts.....I sure hope they have them in the fall!  I didn't purchase any....as fall is a few months away & not sure how scented they would be by then.....hoping they get in a fresh supply....

Graveyard Bonfire....and Carved Pumpkin....

I'm loving the names of these scents....Ghostly Punch....Hi Boo...and Haunting Brew.....

White Pumpkin & Oak....and Spooky Season....

Clancy & I continue to participate in puppy classes....she is doing so well....she got to see the other pup in class....a good sized Labrador pup....he put a playful paw on Clancy's head to say hello...

I finally gave in & ordered a pair of Ugg clogs....in the colour Dark Chestnut.  I have a few pair of Ugg boots & slippers....being a teenager in the 70's clogs were the go to footwear then & I have loved their comfort & style ever since!  

These are leather & so well made....I know I'll be very happy with them....great spring & fall footwear.....

I dropped into Old Navy while out & about....and was able to find a couple of pairs of the barrel leg denim ankle jeans.....in my opinion....they look a bit hideous on websites & in photos....but I actually love them!  

So much so, I purchased two pair.....different styles!   Size 12 fit me so good....and since they were on sale...I decided to get a couple of pairs.... photos from Old Navy's site....remember they look much better on...

This first pair is my favourite .... just so comfortable.....

I never thought I would fall in love with the barrel style.....but here I am....crushing on them.....this pair in the same size 12 is a bit looser but super comfortable as well.....

The photo of these crinkle pants does not do them justice either....but they are super cute on...and with drawstring waist....just as comfortable.  I chose this colour....

Along with this tumeric coloured open knit top....with a cami underneath.....it looks great with the crinkle pants.....

We had a double birthday celebration over the weekend....daughter & her hubby's birthdays are only a few days apart....a home made pizza was requested for a celebratory meal....and this ice cream cake from a local ice cream shop &  dairy bar.....was delicious.....

Daughter requested an electric heated throw (she was very happy to receive the pad to place under her Kitchen Aid as well.....makes sliding it a breeze). & son-in-law was wanting a leaf blower....each were very happy with their gifts....

Grand daughter was on hand as well.....to sing Happy Birthday to her Mom & Dad....and show off her three loose teeth!

Next weekend is Mother's Day....we're having a ham dinner with all the fixings.....since we missed out on it at Easter....daughter & I are so looking forward to it....and of course being treated royally by the "men folk"....

That is about all for catching up in our little corner of the world.   Thank you so much.....and join me later today..... I will be sharing over at https://betweennapsontheporch.net/ for Metamorphosis Monday as well as tomorrow at https://www.myslicesoflife.com/ for Talking About It Tuesday....

Til next time friends.....

Happy End of April!!!

 

Veterinary Appointment

Clancy Mae visited the vet clinic yesterday...and was introduced to her new veterinarian....Dr. Christa (that is what she goes by) and our first appointment went well!  

When checking Clancy's ears....Dr. Christa took swabs from each ear....(without prompting from me)....when I had given Clancy her bath & cleaned her ears....I was concerned with the "ick" in both ears!   The swabs revealed she has a yeast & bacteria infection!  

I felt horrible I didn't take Clancy in right away ..... I suspected something not right with her ears!  She was shaking her head...more than the normal head shake....

She was prescribed Surolan 15 ml drops to administer twice daily in each ear twelve hours apart for the next fourteen days!  As of this morning....she's had three doses......

She had her second round of immunizations...along with the Leptospirosis vaccine & oral Bordetella (kennel cough).  Since we are attending puppy classes....it's important to have the oral "vaccine".

 Lepto in puppies is serious....  it is a  fatal bacterial infection which can cause kidney or liver failure.  It is contracted  from water (or water bowls) or outside soil/ground  contaminated with wildlife urine.  She will have her final round of immunizations, including rabies at her next appointment in early June.  

She had previously been wormed twice....beginning May 1she will start Nexgard Spectra which treats worms, fleas & ticks.  It's a monthly pill like treatment...some treat year round....I treat from May til the end of December (unless we have a very mild winter).

Clancy Mae had a mild reaction....tired & no appetite!  Likely from the Lepto vaccine.... the injection area is a bit tender.  During the night she improved & ate a few kibble....and more importantly.....drank water!   This morning she is back to herself....ate a full breakfast & is drinking, 

And she currently weighs 4 1/2 lbs.!  Up from 3 lbs she weighed on March 31, 2026....she is growing & filling out nicely....

She prompted a great deal of attention at the clinic.....with another red dachshund arriving for his appointment!  Clancy Mae was a bit timid - he had a loud bark....and was much bigger.  They scanned her micro chip....she has two!  Her breeder couldn't get the first one to scan properly....so another chip was implanted.  Both worked at the vet clinic....which is great....

Today is daughter's birthday!  We are celebrating her day & our son-in-law's birthday on the weekend (his is a few days after hers)!  A request for home-made pizza....and I ordered an ice-cream cake from What's the Scoop's ice cream shop!  

We are getting together with our neighbours Saturday evening....they are excited to meet Clancy Mae...

The weather is forecasting sun & cloud today & tomorrow with temperatures in the double digits....a great day to get out for our walk....

That's about it for today....I greatly appreciate you spending time with me....

Til next time....

Today promises to be sunny and the temperatures are getting into the double digits!  Clancy Mae has her first official vet visit this afternoon!  She is due for her second set of immunizations....and we get to meet our veterinarian....she is new to us!

The clinic is very close to our house.....making it very handy for us. I've heard great reviews from other pet owners....hoping we have great experiences!  Our breeder provided one month free pet insurance through Trupanion & we extended coverage for Clancy once the free trial period is up.

Insurance will cover 90% of major veterinary procedures, diagnostic services, surgery (not spay/neuter) with a $200 deductible amount.....with IVDD back surgery well above the $10,000 range....insurance is a very wise decision! Dachshunds are prone to IVDD (Intervertebral Disc Disease) where discs in their spine can rupture...causing compression on the spinal cord...causing excruciating pain & loss of usage of their back legs....and sometimes urine & bowel functions....

Our first three dachshunds.....all suffered IVDD episodes.....two with ruptures requiring surgery.....and one spent a week at our veterinary hospital & treated with rest, pain medications & anti-inflammatories. Surgeries then were about $2,500.....and $3,000 for a five day stay at the vet hospital.   Now, as with everything...the cost has pretty much tripled!  Our grand dog required back surgery six years ago....$5,000 was the bill!  So having pet insurance was an easy decision.

Mama has a nail appointment this morning....Mr. Seventies is able to putter outside a bit doing yard work & raking.  He sees the surgeon in May for a recheck & is doing really well. 

Wishing you an awesome day.....

Til next time....

Great Company, Great Food & Great Shopping!!

We had a wonderful family weekend with my nephew & wife, daughter & family....and of course the cutest wiener dog on the planet!

The weather left much to be desired....wet, windy & cool....but we made the best of it!  We enjoyed meals making home made subs, pizza delivery, home made chicken soup & fresh rolls...and burgers & hot dogs on the barbecue served with potato salad, coleslaw, & French fries in the air fryer!  Followed by chocolate peanut butter ice cream, mixed with two bite brownies & chocolate sauce drizzled over it all!!  Lots of beverages & snacks on hand as well....

One of the many reasons I adore Allison (my nephew's wife)....the gal loves to shop!  And has impeccable decorating taste...so of course our first stop was Inspired Living!  She hadn't been to the store's new location....and was thrilled with the larger store....and so much inventory!  She purchased paw print hooks for their pups leashes & bedsheets for one of their guest bedrooms....

This stack of decorator books caught my eye....how pretty are they?  

As always, Inspired Living carries a huge assortment of framed canvases....this one could be any harbour in Prince Edward Island....

Love this....almost purchased it to hang in the back entry....perfect for our Island home...

And this barn canvas....also perfect as farming is such a huge way of life here....gorgeous...

Hmmm......did I need a cow head?  It sure would leave Mr. Seventies shaking his head if I came home with it....

I am crushing so hard on all three of these....I need a bigger house.....with bigger rooms....these are my favourite pieces....

A couple of cute wooden mice....and the little piece with the bow....perfect for just about anything.....

This pitcher is beautiful....I had to resist it....I have quite a few....wondering though if I could use one more?  Maybe?

This large wicker tray could be used in a variety of ways....on a coffee table, large stool....of to carry beverages & food items.....it is swoon worthy.....

It was so busy when we were out & about and in the stores.....it was raining....and when it rains....people shop!  We popped into the mall....Bath & Body Works has not opened yet!  Their "spring opening" timeline....might change to "summer opening" at this rate.....

We decided to check out Home Sense....Allison was fortunate to find four solar lamps for her outside covered eating area....and a gorgeous throw for a guest bedroom!  They recently purchased new master bedroom furniture....she picked up a few decor pieces for that room as well.....

Nothing says Canada more than a beaver wearing Canadian baseball hat (and holding a hockey stick).....luv it!!

I crushed on these pieces big time....if there had been a second mug...I would not have resisted!  I think it's the bold colours that I'm attracted to....

A few beautiful sunflowers.....one of my favourite annual flowers.....I hope we have success with the seeds we purchased for "blue" sunflowers we plan to grow....

These guys "quacked" me up....wishing they were made for the outdoors....they'd be cute on the deck or in the garden....

And this was my one & only purchase.....I was disappointed in myself!  But nothing really caught my eye....nothing I "just had to have".  That happens sometimes....so I just enjoyed watching Allison pick up pieces for their home....

This summer Clancy would be needing a safety harness for dips in the pool...after failed attempts to contact the seller of one on FB Marketplace......I purchased this for only a few more dollars....XS size are a bit difficult to find.  This one looks smaller than it actually is....it is closed up for easy of packaging....but should be the perfect size for use in a couple of months....

Mr. Seventies & I are having a "down day"..... it is shaping up to be a beautiful sunny, warmer day...the perfect time to strip bedding & hang on the clothesline....first time in 2026!

Clancy & I attended puppy class....one other dog...a large golden lab puppy.....much bigger than her!  We worked with our pups separately.....a bit of difficulty since Clancy has only just arrived.....and is not familiar with her name!  She is food motivated though...and that is a huge help!  We have three exercises to practice on this week....the third being a tug game using a rope style toy.....which is Clancy's least favourite.....she is not familiar with rope toys....

We are signed up to participate in four additional classes....and potty training....is hit or miss!  Hard to get the timing down just right....but it will come!  She is officially eleven weeks old now....having her first vet visit tomorrow!

In my opinion, she is on the thin side...actually seeing ribs....but Mr. Seventies assures me she just hasn't filled out yet.  He could be right....as she eats well....so far three times each day.  It's a learning process not only for her, but us as well!

Silly pup...she did master the pet steps in barely a minute....

Be sure to& join me later today over at https://betweennapsontheporch.net/ for Metamorphosis Monday & again tomorrow at https://www.myslicesoflife.com/ for Talking About It Tuesday....

As always, thanks so much for visiting with me today....so grateful you stopped by....

Til next time.....

 

Busy Few Days!

I promise I won't turn this into a "dog" blog....(although for eight or more years.....we had one where we shared daily life with three dachshunds)....but since Clancy Mae arrived, of course that is where your attentions lie....

First order of business....was a much needed bath & ear cleaning!  Living with other pups....she had a certain odour...lol.....

After a warm bath, a good dry off & some doggy body spray....she smells wonderful now!  She loves to go for walks.....and mastered harnesses & the leash like a pro!  She especially loves when her Dad walks ahead.....and she races to catch him...

She even went for her first car ride in her car seat....at first she made her displeasure known but after a couple of minutes....she decided it wasn't half bad!  The harnesses I currently had were much too big - one fit when wearing her sweater....so we headed to Global Pets to purchased a proper fitting one...in a size 3 Extra Small!  The girl at Global was amazing....even sent us home with a bag of free treats!   You can see her harness in this photo....

We haven't gotten a solid feeding schedule as of yet.....I put her food down & leave it for about half an hour.....whatever amount she eats then....does her til her second meal.....later in the day....

And....that playpen I purchased....we may as well pack it up and put it away....she does not like going in it....and if I need to contain her.....there is the crate in the kitchen....

Potty training is going.....it's a work in progress....

We needed a gate for the kitchen/back entrance....I ordered this one as it can be installed and open & close....Mr. Seventies will install it in the coming days.

In other news, my nephew & his wife are coming from Nova Scotia for the weekend.... we are so looking forward to seeing them!  They are seasoned dog owners (three French bulldogs) and dog lovers....their pups stay home with a sitter.....nice for Mom & Dad to have a weekend away....sans dogs!

Once Clancy Mae & I finish puppy class on Saturday....Allison & I will venture out to do some retail therapy....

And....it snowed a bit overnight!! Ugh.  Not a lot...just enough to cover the ground.  It's supposed to be a nice week of weather...and this snow won't last the day...

That's is about all the news from here....wishing you an awesome weekend!  

Til next time...

Introducing.....Clancy Mae

Our little gal arrived yesterday safe & sound!  Heading home from the airport....

Everything Air Canada told me was the exact opposite of how it really is!  She did not fly on a cargo plane....but in cargo on a passenger plane.  (there were two long hair dachshunds flown in as well).  The age for flying is 12 weeks.....not 10 weeks as I was told (they flew her no problem though).  The worker at the cargo office - was awesome - really friendly & knowledgeable.  

We picked her up.....from the luggage carousel!  Two dog crates - the worker said he's not had a dachshund come through on a flight....let alone three of them!  Everyone arrived safe & sound...and that is what mattered!

She lasted in her night time crate about three minutes!!  Expressed her displeasure....loudly!  We opted for Plan B....and sleep.  I took her out about 1:30 a.m.....she had a few kibble for a snack....and then back to sleep until 6:00 a.m. or so....

Daughter & grand daughter are quite smitten with her....

Having a bite of breakfast....she does not like to be confined.....and expresses her displeasure....

Today....is bath day for her though!  She needs to be freshened up....both of us will feel better!  An early morning snuggle with her Dad first though....it's all about priorities!

Thank you for joining us on this journey....we are over the moon to have her with us!  So many new things to learn!

Til next time....