As mentioned on Sunday, there were a couple of mechanical issues that need to be fixed. When there is an upcoming project to take place, we as caregivers try plan the day out to ensure the projects can be finished in a safe manner, while not impeding on the residents’ daily activities too much. With so much going on during days like today, it can be somewhat difficult trying to take photos and develop a blog. So when the projects were completed, I was running around trying to salvage what time I had left in the day to at least get some photos. As the minutes kept ticking away, I may have started to panic a little bit. I almost decided to give up and just post whatever crummy photos I was able to get and call it a day. Then Honey B happened.
As I was still trying to get photos, I found Honey B, who immediately wanted to groom. As she was plucking rocks from the bottom of my boots, Mave made her way up to the Mezzanine. She began hooting, started to become piloerect, and was working herself up for a display. Honey B stopped grooming and started playing with me. I can’t confirm this, but it sounded like she exaggerated her laughs so Mave could hear. As Mave continued to build up her display, Honey B finally walked over to her with a play face, grabbed her foot, and raced away laughing. Mave’s hair was soon no longer on end and she raced after Honey B, playing a game of foot grab along the way. The game then evolved into a wrestling and tickling match. Here are a few of the photos captured with faces visible within a cloud of fur and laughter.
Earlier, Mave, Honey B, and Willy B were also treated to one of their favorite food puzzles: firehose cubes. When they first caught sight of the cubes, there was a chorus of pant hoots, food grunts, games of chase, and excitement that followed.
Unfortunately, Honey B grabbed hers and headed down stairs, so I was not able to get any photos of her.
Now that the day is over, Willy B is ready for bed with his favorite cheetah print blanket!
Thanks Chad.. as always, entertaining and informative… and then there’s the photos of Willy B with the trolls watching.. I swoon, catch my breath and stare at them some more… Beautiful Mave and the ever busy Honey B got my attention too.. but ah, that Willy B, sigh.
Love your blog title! Honey B is so clever and kind. She saved the day. I bet she knew you were flustered trying to source out a blog topic so she delivered while also helping her pal Mave relax, let loose, and have some ruckus play time. Man, Honey B is amazing isn’t she?! : ) And, we got to see Mave and Willy B and two hairless trolls enjoying firehose cubes (one of my personal favorite enrichment toys). What an excellent blog day, thanks Chad!
PS: On those busy, hectic days when Honey B can’t come to the rescue, know we understand and we don’t want you to feel under pressure. If you posted one photo, even an old one, or an outtake from some day last week, it would still brighten my day.
Yes Chad, I agree, any photomakes me happy, but ofcourse the report of the day accompanied with beatiful shots are the best……
And then a 5minute video tops the bill..:)
I don’t know how you caretakers all come up with clever theme-based blogs on a daily basis. Don’t you ever get writers-bloc. Loved the big laugh photos and I agree with the others that any photo even old ones is most appreciated. Person who wrote blog before me mentions a 5-min video. I did not get that.
I agree with others who’ve commented that all of you already do SO much for us (out here) and those wonderful beings in there. No need to apologize for few photos or a short blog post. We know your priorities are on the care of your residents and pals, and that’s the most important thing. Of course, blog postings are delightful and always heartwarming, but I skim through ones from the past, too, and they’re just as fabulous. Thanks to all of you for all you do!