New Tenant

This guy is the newest member of our family.  As you can see, he's having a really hard time settling in.....

Hello Friend

We have this guy coming over to our house tomorrow to see if his foster thinks we are a good fit....

We went to his house today to see if we like him.  The only thing I couldn't figure out is whether or not Amelia like him...

Rejection

Well, that was unexpected.  After feeling guilty for years for buying Sophie at a pet store and Teddy from a breeder, we are now trying to rescue a dog.  The problem we're running into is actually getting a rescue to give us a dog.  I understand the kindhearted people who are fostering the dogs really just want the best home for their fur babies. That said, I've filled out multiple applications for multiple rescues asking for vet references, neighbor references, in-home visits, a pet ownership history log, etc. The only contact we've had back was from a foster declining our application for a dog who "loves kids" ...BECAUSE we have kids.  They were worried the kids would let the dog out of the front door.  Really? A married couple living in a suburban neighborhood who have had dogs their entire lives are incapable of protecting a 10lb dog...and apparently watching our kids as they aimlessly wander in and out of the front door. This falls in line with a foster we met a few weeks ago who had done multiple in-home visits, but hadn't found the "right fit"....Perhaps there are so many dogs looking for good homes because there are too many fosters unwilling to let them go. 

Great Expectations

Christmas is a time of joy, love, faith, and great expectations. We expect the holidays to bring us cheer.  We expect people to be nicer to one another. We expect to stress over last minute shopping.  We even expect Santa to blow our minds every year.  It is these expectations that set the holidays up for failure.  If you weren't cheerful or nice the other 11 months, December isn't a magic switch.  If we didn't spend time avoiding the stores in anticipation of crowds, jam packed stores on Christmas Eve wouldn't become a self fulfilling prophecy.  Most importantly,  when your dad tells you Santa isn't bringing you a puppy, don't wake up on Christmas morning explosively excited to run downstairs to your new best friend.  Santa doesn't deliver living creatures.  He delivers bikes and Legos and Hatchimals....those are really cool too, Amelia everyone.

Early

It looks like Christmas came early for this guy....

Checking it Twice

With a few minor indiscretions, these two should make the nice list again this year....

Friend Needed

Amelia needs a dog in her life. At least that's what she tells me almost every day.  This is the last guy she tried to convince us to get. While he's beautiful and gave the best hugs (literally getting on his hind legs and wrapping his front paws around you), his foster parent gave about 50 warnings about his bad behavior....and we already know how it turns out when we get matched up with a handsome, but mischievous devil (Teddy, anyone?)....

Subtle

After seeing Amelia's note she wrote us, I'm starting to think maybe she didn't quite get over us forcing her to do her math....

Not Just Dogs

Speaking of pets, I saw this guy with a live squirrel on a leash walking through Lowes....

Moving Up

Teddy's new owner posted this photo Instagram.....it is safe to say my man has moved up in the world and is still as handsome as ever. He's currently spending his days on beaches and boats.  While we miss having a dog, I couldn't be happier for him...

Playdate

Today Everett's BFF came over while his dad fixed a fan.They raced cars, jumped on beds, and came down to my bedroom dressed in Green Lantern, Batman,Superman, Iron man and many more.  They ''Jailed'' me. And last but not least shared a goodbye cookie to end the excitement.  I think this playdate was a good one.

Amelia

How Great It Is

After a week with no TV or Internet, I offered to put the AT&T guy's kids through college this morning when he showed up to my house.  It was the least I could do.  I originally thought a week without the trappings of electronics would be a good thing for us.  It turns out, I was very, very wrong.  I didn't factor in the 3 nights I would have to work, the 2 Gator games I'd have to watch on my phone, and the fact that TV and Internet are really the only two tranquilizer darts we have to protect us from the kids when boredom turns them to the dark side. 

Poor Planning

Sitting by yourself, working in a house with no furniture at 11 o'clock at night because you moved all your furniture to your new house, but you only have internet at your old house is not a great night.  Poor, poor planning on my part. 

Moving

Me and the family are jiggly wiggly about moving tomorrow.  We are definitely going to miss our chandeliers (and most of our money.) Well I hope you are having a great weekend!  Good bye!

Amelia