The Dogs Get It

“Don't wait for everything to be perfect before you decide to enjoy your life."

 -Joyce Meyer

Yesterday was Father's Day.

When I woke up in the morning, I had no plans for the day.

My kids had bought me a new grill which my son picked up on Friday in my Jeep.

Obviously, the surprise element was no longer there.

By the way, this made me think.

Why do Dads get grills for Father's Day?

Imagine buying mom a vacu, for Mothers Day.

Would everyone come over and watch her clean the house?

I don't think so!

I digress.

After a few text messages, I came to learn that at some point I would be using my new

grill.

I wasn't quite sure what I was grilling and who I was grilling for.

Remember, the majority of my family has gone either vegan or vegetarian so the first meal option is not normally a barbecue .

Also , not having had any prior knowledge , there was absolutely nothing for me to serve to a group of people.

I sat back trusting that someone had made plans and would be taking care of all of this.

Eventually , all of the Bergen based Spiegels showed up with provisions in hand.

And as always, as each one showed up, the dogs went nuts.

To varying degrees, from excitement to uncontrollable, they carried on as one by one different family members arrived.

They couldn't have been happier.

Soon they were laying about, enjoying an afternoon with their family. They had no anticipated excitement.

No one had let them know that those who mean the most to them were coming. They just got excited when they showed up.

Likewise, they didn't get upset when everyone left. They had their visit and that made them happy.

Once everyone had left, they curled up in the air conditioned family room,contented.

That is until someone else shows up at the door.

The dogs get it.

Appreciate the moment!