During my last "weird dog" post, I described the lovely new dog bed that I purchased for Pippen. A nice, huge, fluffy pillow that he can sprawl out on when he is taking his nice long naps. Something that looks a lot nicer than the old sleeping bag he has that is bunched up in the corner of our family room.
I believe I can now say, that after a week, Pippen has successfully put an elbow, paw and head on the pillow (all at the same time). Well, it's a start, right?
One night, while RT was trying to lure Pippen over to the pillow he says to me, "He's just like you!"
Me: What do you mean? I'm offended by that comment!
RT: He's like you because he has something new (his pillow) and he's afraid to use it.
For those of you who know me, you know that statement is true.
When I get something new, I'm afraid to use the item. I get new clothes and I won't wear them. New shoes? They will sit in my closet for awhile. It's like the item has to age a little or grow
And, of course, there's a backstory.
When I was little, whenever I got something new, especially clothing, my Mom would tell me that I should "Save it for a special occasion." I remember a white top that I had hanging in my closet. I would take it out and look at it, waiting for that "special occasion" where I could finally put it on and wear it. Finally, an occasion came and I asked to wear it. My Mom told me that it won't fit me (I grew). I said, "But, I never got to wear it!" My Mom told me I should have worn it while it fit me.
When I started writing this post, I was using an old blue pen. Half way through this post, and I switched to one of my new pens that I got for Christmas.
So, you see, Pippen, it's OK to get new things and use them. That's what they are there for...to be used/worn/slept on. Give your pillow a try. I bet you will love taking little naps on it and enjoy it's fluffiness. You won't miss the ol' sleeping bag!
P.S. I'm still offended.
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