Guilt Trip Express

It's Saturday and after I make it through today's workout, I will have officially completed week 1 of the Handstand Entry Series!

I'm taking a minute to revel in that fact because I haven't been able to stick to any kind of workout routine in such a long time that this is a mini victory in itself. My shoulders are definitely getting some major action along with my core, but for as much as I feel like I'm going to keel over (I'm looking at you Core 1/2), I'm actually no where near as sore as I thought I would be. The workouts are still demanding, but they're feeling easier for me at the same time.

What's not getting easier for me is attempting to workout when I'm the only one home. Tyler is out at the moment and I actually attempted to finish week 1 just a bit ago but walked out of the office with extreme failure....and frustration. At first I tried leaving the door open because the dogs like knowing where their people are at all times. They are SUPER needy with Auggie being the worst of the two. Of course the warm up for today includes jumping jacks. I'll remind you that Auggie loves to jump on people. This did not go well. After being jumped on and yelling at him multiple times (Scout just play bowed to me) I ended up throwing them out and shutting the door. Scout doesn't like it when I yell because it means she's in trouble, so she hightailed it out of there. Auggie on the other hand proceeded to whine and scratch at the door. (SUPER NEEDY) This pretty much killed any motivation and focus that I had so I'll try to complete it when Tyler gets home and can keep them busy.

I love my dogs.

They drive me insane but I love them. People tease Tyler and I about how we treat them like our kids, and we really do. This is why after I proceed to get frustrated at them for disrupting my workout, I think get 10 times more frustrated at myself for yelling at them. When Scout timidly prances up to me with her ears down because she thinks I might still be mad it tears me up and she instantly gets cuddles and maybe a treat. (Although I think she's starting to catch on and use that against me). Then she's all about getting her chin scratched. Auggie just wiggles up to me lovingly like nothing ever happened. Some days I think he either has a selective memory or just is that quick to forgive. Even now as I'm using the foot he isn't laying on to rub his back, his little tail and butt are wiggling. Like a true dog parent (or parent in general I think) even when other people think our dogs are annoying, I can't help but think of times like this and go "how did we get so lucky?"

Snuggles and maybe a bit of fruit Popsicle are in order for the puppies. They won't realize that they're getting it because I think I'm terrible for putting my workout over them, but I think they'll appreciate it all the same.