Mary and Liv
There hasn't been much joy here for a while now.
It was before Easter that things felt even normal .
Today a bit of joy was felt at the cottage as the Randa girls came around to complete their chores.
Jobs I had paid into their holiday fund a week or two ago.
Eve and liv with William
First they bathed tired, sore old William in a warm bath all of his own.
Carefully they rubbed and washed him as he closed his eyes in pure bliss and I could hear them whisper to each other to " mind his bad eye !" When they poured warm water over his head
After he was lifted out, they showered him with towels and kisses which of course he adored
Then it was off to the next job after they scrubbed the bath clean of dog.
They prepared the dogs' dinners and brushed Winnie free of dead hair until she collapsed with one of her most tempestuous orgasms before feeding the ponies and filling the water butts.
It didn't take long
But it was sweet as sweet could be hearing them chatter and laugh
As the dogs galloped around like loons
Aw just perfect!.xx
ReplyDeleteJacqueline McManus
The sisters are certainly growing up. Much bigger people than when you first introduced us to them.
ReplyDeleteMay the joy get more and more John. x
ReplyDeleteI could do with a sprinkling of Randa. Sitting alone feeling depressed #hatebankholidays.
ReplyDeleteHuggs hillybean!. You are not alone we are all here xx
DeleteJacqueline x
Well said Jacqueline x
DeleteHillybean, how are you today?x
DeleteJacqueline
Children and dogs making each other happy- that is about as good as it gets.
ReplyDeleteThey fit together well don't they
DeleteTears to my eyes, too.
ReplyDeleteI find that dogs, especially puppies, banish the blues.
ReplyDeleteWishing you more joy, John and Hillybean. Hugs all around.
What a valuable lesson you are providing the girls in their journey to becoming adults. Practical experience in helping, loving and earning! No video game can teach that.
ReplyDeleteThey have excellent parents
DeleteI feel like that when my little neighbour Sara visits. It's like a breath of fresh flower-filled air.
ReplyDeleteHow lovely. Joy will re-emerge, often unexpectedly.
ReplyDeleteA fitting 2nd post to balance the previous one. May joy come back into your life very soon. xx
ReplyDeleteThat's just what I thought x
DeleteI miss hearing childrens voices in my house.
ReplyDeleteWonderful to know. MAHvellous!!!
ReplyDeleteI had no idea that Winnie knew how to feed the ponies and fill the water butts!
ReplyDeleteI very much doubt that she had a "tempestuous orgasm" either!
DeleteI wouldn't bet on that Beth
DeletePure BLISS.
ReplyDeleteVery, very heart warming post John, thankyou.
ReplyDeleteBriony
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How lovely. The look on William's(?) face as he's being stroked is pure contentment. The girls must get as much joy out of coming to you as you do in seeing them.
ReplyDeleteThat Mary.....Williams face was similar in the bath
DeleteAh ok, thanks x
DeleteKids and dogs just go together, don't they? I'm glad William got some enjoyment, and of course Winnie too!
ReplyDeleteYou've just brought tears to my eyes. I bet William loved being showered with love and warm soapy water.
ReplyDeleteOh, that top picture is so sweet! Is that Mary leaning in? Sweet dogs and darling kids...
ReplyDeleteNothing disappointing here. Joy is a special thing, and I can feel this clear over here.
ReplyDeleteNice post John
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Some of that joy is at my home also. Winston is completely in love with Mia and she adores him. He still is all puppy enthusiasm and can not be parted from her. After a month of little girl love he will be so sad when she leaves.
ReplyDeleteJoy is joy.
cheers, parsnip and badger
Moist eyes here too, firstly because you have had such a horrid time and also of happiness that you have experienced some joy at the interaction between those lovely girls and your beloved animals, even second hand it has brought me joy seeing those photos too. Thank you. Ali from Shropshire.
ReplyDeleteThe dogs adore children , they can't get enough of them
DeleteThis makes me smile to know you had these sweet moments of peace.
ReplyDeleteChildren, dogs and laughter! Perfect! Good for you and the dogs and great experience for the girls.
ReplyDeleteWell done to those girls for caring and cheering you up
ReplyDeleteYou got your money's worth from excellent service!
ReplyDeleteThe pics of the dogs and groomers looking happy are delightful! Thanks for sharing these happy moments.
Everybody loves a day at the spa! Glad William and Winnie had such fun.
ReplyDeleteA bonus day for everyone. Their parents should be proud as they are awesome girls.
ReplyDeleteIt must have felt like heaven to William to be pampered so gently by the girls. It was also nice that you got to enjoy his pampering and the enjoyment of the girls having fun doing their chores.
ReplyDeleteMy Granddaughters fill my house with their infectious laughter and sheer joyful spirits. I hang on to every minute like a limpet!!
ReplyDeleteIt is infectious
DeleteIt sounds like your helpers are caring and loving girls. It's a joy to read of their gentle care for the doggy crew, and how it all helped to fill your soul.
ReplyDeleteIt's so sweet, lovely absolutely lovely.
ReplyDeleteA more positive post than this morning's
DeleteHow lovely for the dogs! (and thankfully they cleaned the tub after)
ReplyDeleteThey did a good job too
DeleteA very sweet treat for all.
ReplyDeletea good turn all ways.lovely to see
ReplyDeleteJoy is out there. We just have to allow it in.
ReplyDeleteDogs LOVE company. I think they get easily bored with us.
I could sure use some girls to help out like that, even though I don't even have a dog! Lovely to know there are still sweet teens who want to work.
ReplyDeleteThe girls are eleven and eight ( I think)
Deletepretty young women; are they jason's girls, or someone else's?
ReplyDeleteYes jason and Clair's girls
DeleteHow very lovely. For everyone. Which is also lovely.
ReplyDeleteNothing like the laughter of girls :)
ReplyDeleteNice. A bit like bob-a-job?
ReplyDeleteWith more neatness
DeleteThis is a warm and toasty read. What lovely humans those young people are turning out to be, and just perfect to hear your babies (and your heart) get to benefit from their loveliness ❤️
ReplyDeleteThey are indeed sweet little people
DeleteHow wonderful! For you, for them and for your dear old dogs.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely time for all. Over the weekend we took a cottage in the wine district close by and on Saturday afternoon went to a vineyard for a tasting with 25 year old adopted son. He never touched a drop as he fell instantly in love with the two resident dogs - a rheumy old border collie and a jumpy fox/jack russell terrier cross, and spent the whole time kneeling on the floor looking blissed out while fondling two dogs at once. Everyone got what they wanted I guess!
ReplyDeleteIt was what I needed
DeleteSo glad it happened to all of you. Priceless!
ReplyDeleteAww sweet William. It must have been nice to have some laughter in the house.
ReplyDeleteIt was a tonic ....especially as Liv bantered with me as she left
DeleteOur 16-year-old grandson has a special relationship with our 13 1/2 year-old mutt Maggie. She's losing her hearing and has quite a bit of stiffness when she tries to get up. But when Logan shows up he sits on the floor and whispers to Maggie as she lies on his lap. The sight brings me to tears each and every time.
ReplyDeleteThe girls have been a breath of fresh air
DeleteToday Eve reminded me of the time we made zombie cookies after school...." Ill always remember that!" She said and I could have cried
The sound of children’s laughter is a joy. So is the kindness of young girls spending time with a man and his dog who are both going through a difficult time.
ReplyDeleteI always like to say that these are the sunny moments we hold dear and keep close to us in order to get us through the cloudy days. XO
ReplyDeleteHappiness makes a home,
ReplyDeleteWilliam is a beautiful dog. I am sure today was good for all involved!
ReplyDeleteWhat loveliness for all concerned! It’s nice to have young company; they have a certain energy that seems to diminish as we age.
ReplyDeleteDebbie
Sweetness and innocence . . .
ReplyDeleteLoved seeing the joy . . .
Lovely... everyone enjoying a little bit of attention. And you adding to the girls childhood memories.. they will never forget you and your dear dogs.
ReplyDeletePerfect having them in your life...Uncle John xx
ReplyDeleteMy neighbours children always lift the spirit in my house. Innocence combined with vitality combined with pets... Magic.
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Sweet moments John and cherished memories you have been a constant in their life as they are in yours, lovely to hear the sound of laughter in your home.
ReplyDeleteThe innocent laughter of children heard throughout a home with loved animals around. This is joy to me. Gabs
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