Canning and cleaning up after pups is how I would describe my past few weekends.
In June, Fancy had five little pups. FIVE PUPPIES. I could almost pull my hair out. Don't get me wrong, I'm an animal lover, but I'm also one who can't stand smells and a mess.
Do you know how much odor comes off of five puppies? How much they can mess in a few short minutes?
I am constantly in their pen cleaning up and deodorizing (using environmentally safe and pet friendly products of course).
It's a job all in its own, but it is well worth it once you begin to play with them.
Each one has it's own attitude. Take Butch (my nephew William named him) for example, he's the only male out of the bunch, and he is all boy. Growling and barking, running and jumping. He will make my nephew a great pet since William is all boy as well.
I can't wait for them to all go to their new homes, but I worry about them as well. Will they be taken care of? Will they receive affection? I know everyone who has asked for them and they all know that I will be checking up on the pups.
As for the canning, it seems as though there aren't enough hours in the day.
So far I have froze 10 freezer bags full of white half runners; canned 22 quarts of white half runners and Kentucky Pole beans; 14 pints of soup starter (squash, zucchini, cabbage, tomatoes, peppers) for vegetable soup; and 6 pints of diced tomatoes.
This week I'm going to have to start canning tomato juice. We have so many ripe tomatoes coming on that you have to go out and pick every night.
This weekend though, Timmy and I are taking off for a little R and R at Mammoth Cave, even though we just got back from visiting my mom and Joe in Michigan.
Between working, canning, and cleaning up after the puppies, I stay a busy woman. Especially trying to catch up after being gone for a few days.
When I get back, I might be calling out and SOS for some of my friends to come and help. Get your aprons ready girls!
Published 7-23-09
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