Today was a simple day. I love simple. We picked the kids up from their dad's house and headed for the beach. It's cold here (I mean, for California) so there was no water play, but we did take a nice stroll as a family. There is a Ruby's Diner at the end of the pier and they have fantastic ice cream. I have no idea why I thought ice cream would be a great idea in 60 degree weather?
Who am I kidding, anytime is perfect for ice cream.... this is why I am so 'fluffy'. We watched the surfers, the people, the dogs, the kites. One of the little shops had these sleeping dogs that look incredibly real; their chests even rise and fall as if they are breathing. Little D is really desperate to get a dog. We have cats, which she loves, but she is really holding out for a dog. No, a puppy. I was pretty set on adopting a mature dog from the shelter, but we may have to give in and adopt a puppy.
Speaking of puppies, we witnessed a lady embarrassingly dragging her dog across the intersection. The dog clearly had waited too long and was waddling across the street dropping little nuggets with each step. Actually, this was not a little dog( nor were the 'nuggets)this was a big dog so she really had to put in some effort to drag him across. She waved apologetically to cars waiting to turn as her husband reluctantly followed behind searching his bag for a plastic baggy to pick up the poop. I realized, I can relate to that poor dog. How many times have I needed to do my business only to get dragged away by little people with other things in mind. Thankfully, as far as I know, I haven't left any prizes behind.
And to that I raise my glass and say "life is short, let them eat ice cream!". Cheers!
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