I love playing in the snow, but oh how I’ve missed sunbathing! This is my favorite time of the year. It makes me so happy to be able to play in the yard and sit by my mom’s feet while she’s out on the deck reading a book. I’m always much happier when my mom is happy, and I can feel that she, and all the visitors that come to our home, are much lighter and more positive.

I’ve been overhearing my mom and co-workers talking about a pandemic since last year. But lately, I’ve been hearing more about something called a “vaccine” that is making things better. I don’t like needles or the vet, but my mom seemed so relieved when she came home after her second visit to the doctor. I’m just recovering from Lyme Disease and had to go to the vet once, and that was more than enough for me…two times in one month seems like my worst nightmare, but I’m glad it made my mom feel better!

My mom still has lots of meetings in our home office, but she has gone out to meet with clients in-person a few times. She used to leave home to go to work and meet clients, and I hate being home alone. This past year has been so great because she has been home with me every day! I am glad that people are happier and that the “vaccine” keeps people healthy, but I selfishly don’t want my mom to go back to working the way she was before last year. Now that is it warmer and my mom and I can play outside together, I want her to stay home with me!