I failed part of puppy raising yesterday. We got up too early and by the time the evening frenzies hit we were all exhausted. I wasn't as creative or patient as I should be.
Leslie said, "It's okay. We will just try again tomorrow."
It was the most Zen thing anyone has said to me in months.
So far today Lily pooped, stepped in it, then stepped on my shoe.
But it was an old shoe.
Lily chewed up part of the linoleum in the office.
But I hate the linoleum in the office, so this is even more reason to replace it.
Lily and I went out so I could get the desk chair mat to cover the place where she chewed up the linoleum. I was hoping she would pee while we were out there. She didn't at first, so I threw one of her new toys to keep her busy until she would pee. She grabbed the toy, dropped it, and immediately peed on it.
But it's supposed to be an outdoor toy, so that's not a big deal.
I can't guarantee myself I'll hold on to this patience all day, but so far so good.
Thanks Zen Master, Leslie.
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