Focus, Daniel-san

Today was the kind of day where I had an overwhelming urge to set the house to rights and get nagging errands done. Unearth the dining room table that's been covered since new year's? Drive to that shop across town to return an item that's been sitting in plain view for a month? Change the bedclothes to the cozy winter blankets? I could spend all day very busy and be quite pleased with things come evening. But no. It's a workday, so I have to turn my back on all the chores just begging to be done and accept that not only will they not get done today, but when I do have to face them they will be MUCH less enjoyable than my current mood would have them.

 And this is made all the more difficult by the two dogs luxuriously snoozing under and beside my desk. Long slow breaths amplified through their muzzles, an occasional groan of satisfaction. Their bodies seem to put off additional heat, creating a sphere of cozy snooze waves that make my eyes roll back with the desire to tumble onto the floor and sleep with them. Do I nudge them awake to make it easier on myself? Seems unkind to do when they're both so happy. Maybe I'll quietly get up and see if they follow on their own. If I open the pantry door they're sure to come... especially if I rattle their food bin.