HOLY COW IT'S COLD

Okay. Listen. As previously discussed, I am all about the snow. I love it. It's delightful. But, you know what's not delightful? Negative 55 degree weather. I find it quite frustrating I'm expected to "go potty" outside when the wind chill is NEGATIVE 55 DEGREES! It seems as though my pawrents don't enjoy taking me out either, but…. they have a choice! My mom got me these "dog booties" that are 99% ridiculous, but I have to admit they do help my paws. If I don't wear them my paws hurt so bad it's hard to think. I just get kinda frozen. I'm starting to get more used to them, but at first it was really challenging to walk. They were very disorienting. I'm used to my paws being on solid ground. Now there's some material between me and the solid ground. It's weird.

Have you ever felt disoriented and off balance when trying something new? It's super easy to just stop using it/doing it/going there when you feel off balance. The first time mom put the booties on me she was really doubting if she should try again because my reaction was pretty extreme. I acted as though she completely betrayed me (sometimes I can be a bit dramatic). But, she kept putting them on me in extreme temperatures because she knew my paws would hurt if she didn't. It couldn't have been easy seeing my look of betrayal and continue doing what's best for me. Now I think about it, maybe I should thank her. I think I'll chew up a toy and drop it at her feet as a present!

So, even though I have to wear these silly dog booties, and it's ridiculously disgustingly cold outside, I can still count my blessings today. Today doesn’t have to be a bad day just because the circumstances are not ideal. Today I'm thankful for every breath I breathe, I'm thankful for food in my food bowl, water in my water bowl, treats in my belly, my brother's 10th birthday today, bones to chew on, toys to pretend to play with, my family, and a warm house where I'm safe.

Even if your current circumstances are disorienting, how could you make the best of the situation? What are your thankful for today??