puppy break

I'm basking in the smell of puppy and puppy breath. :)

She went pee and we played chase and tug outside for about 15 mins. I was actually kinda smart today and brought a towel to dry her off with. No kidding, I'm pretty surprised too!

She crawled up my jacket afterwards, snuggled her head into my neck, and gave me kisses. I actually got teary eyed for a bit - it was just too sweet for words.

I think we're bonding well. :)

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jealous...

The boys are jealous. They aren't quite sure what to do but do like the new toys, bones, and food that came along with her.

She's a yodeler. That's how she got me up this morning. She slept from about 11'ish to 5:30am. Not too shabby! Right now she's in the ex-pen in the kitchen yodeling and whining away. Millie doesn't quite know what to do. She keeps alternating between the loveseat and lying next to the ex-pen. I'm about to jump in the shower, so she'll have to yodel a bit more.

Then I'll play some tug with her (once she's quiet I'll let her out) and pack her up to spend the day with me. I'm in the office 1/2 the day today and tomorrow so I can help her adapt. I have the Photoshop conference Wed - Fri this week, which I'd skip if I could! Mary's going to visit during the day a few times to let her out while I'm at that.

Maybe I'll call her Yoda instead after that crazy yodeling she does. :) She's the best alarm clock tho'!

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another Tweak picture

Boy can this dog tug! I'll probably dislocate a shoulder someday... This will be a new experience. :)

I forgot to mention earlier that Millie *loves* her! She didn't snark once - not once! Millie was so excited when I brought the crate in she started chirping. I think I've only heard her make that sound once in the 10 years I've owned her!

Freddie kinda doesn't care about her. He was just jazzed that we got to go to flyball practice, then Grandpa's (where he got to chase the kitty), then to the pet store, then home where he got to run around in the nice weather while I went on poop patrol.

Pacie, the little shit, tries to get her to play with him, but ends up knocking her ass over elbows. They will not play unsupervised until she can kick his ass. :)

The cats aren't phased at all. :p

We've done 3 pees and 1 poop outside and 1 pee inside. I'm liking the ratio so far!

Fingers crossed that we sleep through the night. :) Ok, most of the night. ;)

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Introducing.....

Tweak!! She's here! We're both tired and need a nap, but she's here!!

Look at that face....how could anyone not fall completely and totally in love with her? Impossible. Truly impossible.

Now, please throw those words back in my face when she hits adolescence and I want to throttle her. :)

I love her so much already. :)

Tweak!!!

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counting down...

Hours left. Mere hours.

And then I get my PUPPY!!

Life will be chaotic. Life will be fun. Life will never be the same.

I'm so excited!!!

The room is re-arranged. Check.
Crate in the kitchen for during the day. Check.
Tug toys in one spot for easy access. Check.

Now I just need food, toys, bones, & a puppy.

I didn't win at poker - not really all that shocking. But I did make it further than I thought I would! I got bumped when the blinds were at 10 and 20. Shawna donated the $5 she would've won from me to the puppy fund - isn't that sweet?

Now I have to go get ready for practice so I can pick up the puppy right afterwards. :)

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