(Let’s start the new year off with a contributing blogger, my hub Mark, maybe from time to time, he’ll write again!)
In trying to wrap up some work projects before the end of the year I have been working some late late hours in December. Well, Lucy didn’t take too kindly to having daddy gone so much in the evenings. I would get home at 3:00 am and sleep in the guest room so not to wake my girls. From prior experience Lucy would get very anxious wondering where daddy was and then why he wasn’t sleeping with her and mommy. We think she thought we must have been fighting or something. When it came time for me to do some late nights again Ming and I came up with a new plan. She would let Lucy sleep on the floor in the bedroom and leave the door ajar. When I came home Lucy would be free to leave the room to see me and I wouldn’t have to wake up Ming or Sammy. We also agreed that she would then sleep with me after I came home. Well, after my next late night at work I came home and when I opened the door for the garage Lucy was there to greet me like she always did. This was quite a surprise at 3 in the morning! I expected her to be sound asleep but when she heard the garage door opening she new it must be daddy coming home and had to come down. From there we went right upstairs and into bed. Lucy laid right down on the bed and went to sleep content that daddy was there.
The next week I had to go back to work for a few hours to wrap up a project. Since it was only for a few hours and I new Lucy was so easy going I decided it was time for a road trip! That’s right; Lucy was going to daddy’s work. As expected Lucy had a blast exploring everything. From the moment we entered the building she ran right up to the security guards to say hi. She had lots of pets and rubs. From there it was off to her next adventure – the elevator! She was a little hesitant to go in initially as she was wary of the small gap between the floor and the elevator but after some coaxing she bounded right in. When I arrived on my floor she wanted to explore everything. I went to our computer room to do my work and I left the door ajar so Lucy could see me and know where I was. I was busy doing what I needed to do and Lucy went exploring. When I couldn’t see her all I had to do is call her name and she would come running back to me. When I was done I went looking for her. I found her making friends with the cleaning staff who were eating in the break room. Lucy just loves people!
Another quick elevator ride to get back to my desk. Lucy being the curious pup she is was checking out daddy’s work. She even had to get on my desk to see exactly what I was up to!
When dad was done we rode the elevator back down to the car and went home to Mom and Sammy, Lucy content to be back home with the family.
Mark, what a sweet story. It’s obvious that Lucy has a connection with Daddy, no matter what the hour of the night. Plus he reaps the rewards of a road trip. I like an adventurous dog. Sammy seems more content with his connection with Ming and to sleep! Although, in my opinion, sleep is not over-rated! Enjoy the slumber Ming and Sammy…zzzzzz.
I want your dog!!! 🙂
Great post. Nice that you can take her to work with you. I work at home so that is a luxury I’ve always enjoyed with my cats.
That was a very nice story. Good job, Mark; Lucy is cute as always!!
Hi Mark’
Nice story! It brought back memories of my little girl, Cubby. We took her to work every day and she wouldn’t let anyone come near me. She was so protected of me. We had our own business, so that was no problem! That was one girl that went wherever we went. If my friends didn’t wecome her in their homes, we just didn’t go there.Tell you a short story about Cubby! We rescured her from a family who couldn’t afford to keep her. She bonded with me right away! But she had this strange habit!She knew we always went to bed around 10:00 P. M., so if we had company over and it got to be that time, she would go and sit by the door and look at our guest-hey-it’s time to leave friends! It’s my bed time–really strange, and they say pets aren’t smart! Wee always got a kick out of that!
Thanks for the memory, Mark and do share again, always a pleasure!
Annie
This really was cute story and Lucy is just adorable. She reminds of my dog Missy.
Azita
Mark, I am so proud of you…..for being so sweet and tender with Lucy (and all of us). Great connection for both of you. Thanks for your contribution to the blog. Good for you!!
luv, Gayla
First, I have to thank Ming for emailing me the link of this lovely story,second, I have to thank the writer,you did very good job Mark..hope to read stories like this from you again soon..
The story reminds me of my beloved gal back home in BKK, I miss her a lot ,we always did stuff together,and she has stories in common as Lucy,a blast of exploring everywhere she’s been..well, I think my gal who was not used to my disappearance from time to time because of my job….( sigh..) no choice there..anywas Lucy is a amazingly adorable gal…
I wish to have one here exactly like Lucy..but my hub doesn’t like small dogs..we’ll see…too soon to say anything cause we don’t plan to own one that soon..but we have 2 main coons,so this should be enough for the moment..
hugs,JaY
Mark, that was a fabulous post. I miss bringing my dogs to the office, since I quit my office job. They called me in today to help with an emergency, so I had my dogs delivered to me, since it didn’t feel right without them.
Now that Lucy knows where you work, I bet she pictures you there when you’re not home. It’s probably quite comforting for her to be able to imagine where you are.
Good blog, Mark.
Our two golden retrievers were brought up coming to our office. Mostly they were well-received and generally spoiled by the staff. The only problems we really had were to do with their inherent naughtiness which included:
Shredding a roll of stamps worth around £50 (about $75 to those not living in civilization)
Regularly snatching the cheques from the admin department and taking them outside to be chewed up
Stealing a jumbo tuna baguette from the desk of a very hungry secretary (she’d missed breakfast)
Emptying every single waste paper bin on numerous occasions
Playing tug of war with the cleaning lady and our tea-towels.
Eating a dozen or more over-ripe apples in an afternoon and (effectively) getting drunk on the partially fermented juice.
etc etc
Because we were a telephone-based business, there was no need to see the public so staff were allowed to wear casual attire. At least n0-one grumbled about the dog hairs. When it came down to it, most of the staff enjoyed the contact and I go along with those who say that pets (and even golden retrievers) in an office can help promote harmony and accord.
Hey Mark, Good job on your first blog. I will be looking for more. I really enjoyed it and obviously so did Lucy. So looks so cute up on that desk, so innocent but yet looking around as if to say “have I checked this place out completely, what’s back there”. Hope you and Ming and the girls had a Happy New Year.
Fun story. Glad that Lucy liked going to work!
Mark…a star blogger is born!
So nice that Lucy got to see your office.
Besi & Birdie stay with me all day
that I use them as mouse and foot pads….LOL
Interesting blog! I now see Lucy in a whole new way. I HAD Lucy pictured right next to Ming 24/7.
I wish Mimi’s loved to meet new people.
Thanks for the comments Karen. Haha, next to Ming on FB is her yellow lab Sammy Diva. Lucy is Daddy’s girl 😉