Cold Hand Remedy

Temperatures dropped drastically today. Yesterday, temps topped 70 degrees and today started out in that same manner. It was mid-sixties throughout the day, but I noticed the wind had picked up quite a bit on my drive home.

Taking the winds into account, I calculated in my head that I probably would need a long sleeved shirt topped by my fleece to take Shea for a nice run. This worked just fine at first. The strong gusts of wind sent chills through my body, but as we ran, my body heated itself. But, as the temp dropped lower and lower into the thirties, my body had a hard time reheating itself. I took every measure possible to stay warm. 

While Shea sniffed and peed on things, I jogged in place. When this didn't work, I would jump up and down. I shrunk my neck into collar of my jacket as far as I could. And, I held my poor little hands tightly inside my sleeves while still grasping Shea's leash. They were so cold I was near positive they were bleeding. This would be the second day in a row they were bleeding. For different reasons mind you, temps of 70 degrees don't make your hands bleed, but any time your hands bleed it is never a good thing! 

Then, it happened. My savior. Exactly what I needed came in the form of Shea's poop. If you have ever picked up a pile of poop before, you surely know that it is steaming hot. I never thought I'd be so happy to pick up Shea's poop. After my boy got busy, I let the steam inside the bag warm my hands as we happily ran home. If only it smelled better. Then I'd be selling it by the bagful as hand warmers.