Day 7

All's well here at the madhouse. My lovely Alfie has settled in nicely and although not a lot of sleep did I manage last night, they were all very quiet and relaxed, apart from piglet piddling on my new rug by the fire and poohing wherever it suits her, everything is going remarkably well! I shouldn't have said that, but this is my blog and I can if I want :-)

Having committed myself to raising funds for the local community's children, and it being written about in Take A Break Magazine, I now have much work to do. The children around here are a nightmare - only because they have nothing to do, so I have agreed to join Mum's Army, where they tackle the crime in communites.

Never having lived anywhere like this before, it was a culture shock, but I soon realised they aren't all bad, just lacking direction. So with my new hat on, I will go about this like normal and hopefully find council funding for a MUGA site and events and training at the local Community Centre.

It is political and should anyone reading this wish to know more, please email me.

Now back to Maddy: She is quiet today, and although she has eaten, she didn't go at it with her normal gusto - morning sickness probably, whilst Alfie is full of beans and playing with Piglet. For a puppy Piglet can be quite vicious..it must be in the genes I guess, but I'm hoping it is just playful. Being deaf must have some bearing on her behaviour too.
I am going to let them have a lazy day today as I don't want to exert Maddy too much...we may go to the beach or a stroll in the woods. We are very lucky to live right on the heath at Poole, so a few yards away and they are free of all encumbrances. Other dog walkers are often amused at Piglet as she is so cute - but fall in love with Maddy and Alfie, as their natures and personalities are perfect in every way. We should be blessed with some wonderful puppies. I can't see how I am going to want to part with any of them, but economics say I must. That is going to be the hard bit!

Although we are extremely hard up now, this wasn't always the case, but now living frugally puts me in touch with realism in all it's forms, and I prefer to struggle than to have it all on a plate, it makes getting up more of a challenge, and I have never shied away from a challenge in my life. Just as well really, as I have had more than my fair share!!!

Having my best friend coming to stay this weekend is going to be fun. Lets hope he brings some warm clothes with him for a nice walk!