working like a dog

Whoever came up with the phrase "working like a dog" did not know Penelope & Paisley. 

 

I would like to be one of my dogs... maybe not forever, but just for a few days.  Neither of them are pregnant, neither of them have to answer voicemails, emails, schedule appointments, estimate yardage, pay bills, nor cook dinner.  They don't have to shower, nor shave their legs (which is increasingly difficult these days).  No make-up to put on, no hair to dry.  No laundry to do, no house to clean, no errands to run. 

They don't have to do anything... except play, sleep, eat, and potty.  That sounds really nice about now.

Comments

[amanda]

take time for yourself above all else right now...rest, rest, rest (yea right, huh?) i am cracking-up over your boulder holders on darby's blog...too funny! can't wait to see more nursery!

[rebecca]

Enjoy the rest of your pregnancy and try and relax like the pooches if possible.

i think the same thing every, single day when my cats are just lounging and all they have to do is get themselves up to eat and pee.

[Laura Casey Interiors]

E- Take it easy as much as possible these last few weeks... all those things go out the window when you have a newborn!

[Carol]

I've often said that I would like to live my cat's life for a few days...sleeping late, regularly being fed without having to cook it, potty breaks and someone to scratch my head or belly. Now isn't that the life?

[Beth May]

Yeah. But you probably wouldn't like the dog food!!!

[Chris Wiggins]

Oh my gosh, this is a precious picture!

[Lee-Anne]

Funny thing that's all I am doing these days too Erika!! I have pneumonia and mono!! Funny how you think you want something (a few days off, naps, rest time, jammy days, etc), then you get it and I am not sure I can do this for another 2-5 weeks!! Esp with 2 kids! :)
Much love
Looking forward to your sweet baby girl!

[emily]

i totally agree! it is just like when people tell me they "slept like a baby!" - i guess they woke up screaming every 3 hours?

[alison]

very true! my dog certainly does not 'work like a dog'...she's more like a lazy princess (in a good, cute way).
xox

[Dianne]

If you think you are busy now...just wait until that darling gets here. Let it all go and rest Erika, you will need it.

[Katie]

they sound like my mary thomas!! :)

[MaryBeth]

They do one more thing, love, unconditional love. That can't be so easy, all day every day. xo, MB

[Rachel]

I love your blog & the puppies are adorable! I have a 1 year old golden and I am still waiting for her to be lazy and sleep like the pups in your picture. I can't wait to see more of the nursery pictures :) I love your sense of style.

[Rachel]

I love your blog and the dogs are adorable. I am still waiting for my 1 year old golden to calm down and rest like the two pups in your picture :)

[Rachel]

I love your blog and the dogs are adorable. I have a one year old golden and I'm still waiting for her to calm down and rest like the pups in your picture :)

[Jacci]

Cute pic :) I've thought that about my babies at times, too. What if someone carried me around all day, dressed me in fresh smelling clothes, fed me, rocked me to sleep, tucked me into bed all cozy with a bear, you get the picture. Play, sleep, eat, and potty - like you said ;)Well - maybe I would like to potty by myself. Diapers don't sound very indulgent.

[Devon]

I knew you were my style guru!! That fabric covering your table is the fabric of the pillows in our bedroom. I love the colors--they are so rich.

I hope you are getting a chance to rest a bit before the babe comes...

[Shelly]

Amen sister!

[Christa]

I love your fabric too! Stroheim?! I got the same fabric but in the red for some pillows in my living room and I love them! It's such a great fabric!

[Aspirations of a Southern Housewife]

hehe! Too cute. I think of that with my dogs sometimes- especially when one sighs loudly. Oh, life is so rough for them. ;-) But yes, enjoy these last weeks(?) and relax! Lots of activity will be coming soon.

[allison]

I'm 37 wks tomorrow, and I hear ya on all counts!!!

[heather]

Amen sister! I've always said that I want to come back in my next life as a fat, lazy house cat.

[megan @ a life's design]

i have totally thought the same thing; so i agree.

[Hillary]

I have tried to tell my dogs MANY times that they live in the lap of luxury. They just want to live in my lap. Tough life.

[Princess of Power]

I LOL'ed at the shaving legs part. I have about 8 weeks left until my due date and I have found shaving my left leg has become increasingly difficult and uncomfortable. Glad to hear I am not alone!

[yansy]

I agree with you, my dogs live like royalty. Everything is catered to their needs. I wish, I could have type of treatment.

[Christy]

I LOVE that fabric in the background? If you wouldn't mind sharing...who makes it?

[leni]

lucky dogs!

[Cat]

Your dogs are so cute. We are getting a yellow lab puppy next weekend and I couldn't help but notice your adorable dog bed. Where did you get it?

[pam]

i just glanced over (while working at home) and saw pixel, our brittany, on the sofa, on her back, front paws reaching to the sky. i know what you mean... nice life they have. pam

[Mel]

Ha! I love that "Estimating Yardage" is on your list! (I agree - annoying but necessary!)

[Susie]

Look at them all snuggly - so sweet!

[arre]

still loving your "new" chairs (spotted in the background)

[Beth Bradly Wooten]

My hub and I debate this all the time! Could we trade losing all decision making independence for a life of napping on a fur blanket all day? Most days we agree that our pup's luxurious life is better! ;)

[Sarah @ realestatestyle]

I understand. Not pregnant, but sometimes would like to experience the life my dogs have.

[Lauren Liess]

hahahah I'm always jealous of my cat on really exhausted days... you know you need sleep & rest when you're wishing you had your pet's life!!!! take it easy & big hug!!