What Chester ate today...

I got distracted today and did not close the pantry door all the way.
Then, I did not double check it before I left.

For most people, that is no big deal, but in our household…
well, there is Chester!

Our naughty cocker spaniel will be 12 in December.
He has slowed down (in his naughtiness), but he has not stopped.

Today, was proof. He took full advantage of my oversight.
It started with Halloween candy, still in the bucket from the 31st.
Fortunately, it shifted and the black caldron could no longer be seen through his cataracts.
He then moved on to the leftover Orange Rolls, and half a large loaf of Banana Bread.
(He has always had a thing for bread!)
Next stop, cashews. I finished one small baggie and by this time,
I am sure he had his fill.


Knowing his pattern in situations like this, I double checked the rest of the house.
Sure enough, I found his stash hidden behind a pillow in the family room couch…

You can take a Chester Refresher course here… {link}

the perfect tribute

It has been over 9 month’s now since my mother-in-law passed away.
(Where has the time gone!)

There were so many decisions being made on her behalf during that time.
At least one of her three children were at her side the majority of the time she was hospitalized.
She was seldom alone.

The three of them, together, carefully selected the perfect casket and the most beautiful flowers.
Each decision was made with her in mind.
Asking themselves…. what would she like?
Telling themselves… that is perfect for her.

When discussing the head marker…
her youngest son spoke up and suggested the placement of something music related along with the dates.
There was absolute agreement. It was the perfect idea. The perfect tribute.

It took some doing… but finally… nine months later… it happened.

There is no doubt she is singing with the angels!

reminiscing

Not long after we realized that Consuelo was not going to recover from her hip surgery,
we spent a lot of time with her in her hospital room.
Calming her fears of passing on.
Reciting scriptures.
Reminiscing about her dear husband.

Because of the toll the UTI took on her mind, she was not cognitive most of the time.
I took the opportunity to record a few of her better moments… just 5 days before she passed.

Here is the first one