8.18.2019

August 17, 2019

White Dog snuggled next to Steve. "We saved a very special birthday gift for today, dad," she said and the rest of the White Dog Army blizzarded around them on the sofa. "Today is Nothing on Dad's To-Do List Day."

Zsofia continued, "All tasks are officially on hold, except eating. Yard cleanup, washing the snooter art from the watching window can wait. This day is totally about your kicking back and relaxing."


"Maybe take a nap, or sketch on the computer, or do yoga," Tizenegy suggested.

"But no upsetting scrolling of the newsfeeds or Facebook posts," Pearl restricted. "We want you to give yourself a break from human drama."

Bailey hopped up and pushed the sofa section that reclines. "What do you say we settle down now and start with a nap?" "And after, some cheesecake," Bella enticed.

Steve looked tempted. Roman pushed at his legs to swing them up on the ottoman then curled up against it prepared to join the sleep-in. Opal took up a spot of protection.
TWO naps, cheesecake and veggie chips later the White Dog Army led Steve out into the yard for a game of gang fetch where everyone barrels after the ball and all chase back to Steve no matter who is carrying the prize.

And then it was time to sit on the porch and watch sunset while sharing little bites of cheese. Steve sighed. "Thanks White Dog, you and the Army know just the perfect apres-Birthday day."

1 comment:

meowmeowmans said...

Now THAT sounds like a great way to celebrate. Happy birthday, Dad Steve!