Marley & Me

No, that's not a typo! I went to see the move, Marley & Me today. I didn't want to see it because I read the book and knew how it was going to end, but I went anyhow with my mom and niece, Sydney.

I thought that they did a good job, but when Marley got older and sick, I had to leave the theatre. Luckily I had my sunglasses because tears were streaming down my eyes. It reminded me too much of my Harley.

Earlier this morning, Harley ran away. I think she just doesn't hear the warning from the electric fence anymore. I don't even think she realizes that she's venturing too far anymore because she happily returned. When Harley was a puppy, if she got free, she would keep running and the chase was on. She thought she was going to find something better, but there is no one who would love Harley more than me!

Aging Harley

Her Eyes
Poor Harley stares at me with cataracts in her eyes. I'm not even sure how much she can really see.

Her Hearing
Harley is losing her hearing too. If she has her back to me, and I call her, she doesn't hear. Sometimes I have to send Daisy outside to retrieve Harley. She barks at her and herds her back into the house.

Sometimes when I come home, she's so sound asleep, she doesn't even hear me come in. That's so unlike Harley!

She also would follow me all over and now, she sometimes doesn't even realize that I've left.

Stability
One evening I was taking a bath (and Harley LOVES to take baths with me, but she doesn't like to take baths herself!) when Harley tried to get up at least 5 times, but she kept falling down.

I've also noticed that she stumbles up the stairs now too.

It's so sad to see her deteriorating.

Sous-Chef

I've been baking a lot lately, and Harley has taken on the role of Sous-Chef. She is so happy when I cook or bake. It makes me want to bake every day. She stays right by me and she loves testing whatever I make. Then, she rolls around on the floor in the family room as happy as can be.

This is one of the times when it reminds me of Harley as a young pup.