04/02/2026
It has been an absolutely miserable week at the Mullen ranch. Today was the first time in days we humans felt… human. The daddy’s been sick, I am swollen and exhausted and the pups have had enough. I can’t tell you how many times I looked down from my side of the bed to see Augie there, judging me 😳. These sweet babies have had to deal with endless bathroom runs, grouchy servants and lots of time in bed. Needless to say they were pretty darn happy when we emerged, showered, and began to act normal again. I made two pots of soup, homemade tapioca pudding and did a ton of laundry. Then tonight I decided to try my hand at homemade bagels. I just made the dough, as I’m doing an overnight proofing in the fridge. It’s supposed to develop better flavor. I even ordered barley malt syrup to give them that authentic NY bagel flavor. In the morning I have to shape them, boil them and bake them. Our favorite is sesame bagels so that’s what I’m making. I will be sure and share some of the process. I’ve been hungry for a good bagel for a while and can’t wait to see how they turn out. The daddy is actually heading to a job tomorrow, one that he was supposed to do last week. At least we feel somewhat normal again, and I made up my mind no matter how much I’m coughing or how swollen I am I was doing stuff today! Well I did, and now I’m pooped, but happy. We have soup, pudding, and hopefully tomorrow we’ll have bagels too. I’m a little nervous given how my attempt at pretzel making went. I did discover something today, both Bug and the W**d LOVE tapioca pudding! Oh Augie & Gigi… and I'LL LOVE A FOREVER HOME