I feel so sorry for my pups. We had company and then our granddaughters spent the night, and the poor puppies ended up in their crates WAY longer than they ever normally do. They never sleep overnight in their crates - they always sleep in our room with us on their beds on the floor. I felt bad for them last night.  They got banished. 

Because the kids were here and spent the night, and the dogs were overly excited at their being here, we put them in their crates and they ended up being in there most of the evening and even over night. They went outside to go potty and for exercise, but when they were in the house, they were in the crates. And that is not the norm for them. The little girls are not used to big dogs and the poodles are young, and even though they are well behaved and don't jump, they are big, and in their exhurberance they occasionally plow the girls over. I didn't know how it was going to go over night. But those puppies are so good.  They didn't make a peep. They just slept and when they had to go out they let out a little whine. They continue to just amaze me at how easy they are. Everything about them is easy.  And they're still so young - all of them are under a year old.  No bad attitudes at all. When I let them out they were their normal, sweet selves, just happy to be with me. 

So today they are getting spoiled big time. The girls have gone home and the poodles have been enjoying chasing tennis balls and sticks, and are just loving the sunshine out there today. After a cold and wet week, today is very nice. Each poodle got some one-on-one loving and petting, some special treats, and lots of hugs.  They are such affectionate dogs with such nice temperaments.

Yesterday Keisha got bathed and groomed. Of course, after being out in the pen today, I'm sure she won't look like she was just groomed!!  She was such a good girl for most of it, but she just hates the drier. She has from day one, even though I try to make it a good experience each time.  But, we do what we have to do and she settles down eventually. All that is left are to do her feet and nails. Everyone gets their nails done today. I am doing them every 3rd day, as I am trying to get the quick to push back. It's also good for them - nail trimming is becoming a normal thing in their lives and they aren't too concerned about it any more. 

It's been a good weekend. Really had no plans at all, and I like it that way. I ran into an old friend at Wal-Mart and we talked for quite a while, and then I talked on the phone to a couple of other friends that I haven't spoken to for a while either, so that was really nice. It's fun to hear from old friends and shoot the breeze!  

One of the friends I talked to is a mom and grandma, as well as a horse/dog lover, so we always have stories to share about something!  I wanted her input on a skin condition that my mare has, and as usual she had a couple of really good ideas for me. She has a young pup as well so we swap puppy stories and ideas too.  We are both enrolling our male pups in obediance classes so we'll have those experiences to compare, which will be interesting.

Another friend is a horse/cat person. We really don't know each other all that well, and we live quite a distance from each other. But I so enjoy our emailing and phone calls. She isn't into dogs at all but she patiently listens to my ramblings about my poodles.  And I reciprocate by listening ot her ramblings about her kitties!  She is the first person I told about Rex and was my sounding board as I went round and round about whether or not to get him. I really needed someone just to listen. She did that, and also offered to help in so many practical ways.

The other friend I talked to is a horse buddy. She and I differ on our ideas about pretty much everything, but I just enjoy her for who she is. It's fun to talk to her.  She is not a dog person at all. She cannot understand my love for the dogs in any way, shape or form.  And that's okay. She's a good friend and she listens to me talk about them, and even offered to help me get Rex, but she just has no concept of what makes a dog special in someone's life. Maybe I'll make a convert out of her!  She probably just hasn't me that perfect pooch yet...

It never quite feels like Sunday if we don't go to church, and we rarely miss going. We had intended on taking the girls to church with us and letting them play in nursery but they were up late and then woke early, so it would not have been a good idea. Instead we just hung around here until their mama came to get them. It was nice. 

I better run. I have things to get done and they aren't going to get done if I'm hanging on the computer!