Hello everyone,
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| look at her little white socks! |
So, once again it has been forever since I have posted. I am going to try and be better about it now, so keep checking in after this post. I am officially graduated now, and I have my bachelor's degree in Political Science. Pictures from graduation will be posted soon.
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| Chanel at 3 months old |
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Upon graduating, I moved into my new apartment. Yup! That's right! I am living all by myself now...well not quite by myself. I have adopted a puppy named Chanel. She came from the SPCA in Vineland, NJ, and we think she is a black lab/beagle mix. But who knows. Jonathan and I drove over to meet her on September 11, 2011 and he bought her for me that day. She is one of the best things that has ever happened to me.
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| enjoying the car ride |
Chanel is 6 months old now, and lives in luxury at my apartment. Well, maybe not luxury, but it sure beats the street she was found on during Hurricane Irene. It took her a little while to adjust, but now she is really getting the hang of things. Jonathan bought me a dog training DVD by The DogFather. Cheesy name, I know, but the man knows what he is talking about! She is doing so well with sitting, staying, laying down, walking without pulling on the leash, not peeing in people's houses, not barking hysterically when I leave, and lately even walking without me hanging on to a leash!! It is remarkable how quickly she is learning these things.
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| she did this all on her own |
One of my favorite things to do is snuggle, and by golly she is finally starting to understand that. Now, when I get home from work we play a little then have a snuggle fest on the couch and watch Friends. What a great way to spend the night, right?! I am so thankful that Jonathan helped me find and get a puppy of my own. I do not know what I would do without her now...except maybe go on vacations and not have to find a dog sitter. I completely agree with those who say puppies are just like children. Boy is this preparation for the future!
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| snuggle time on the floor, Lady is on the couch |
Two key points to remember, though, when transitioning from having puppies to having children: 1) you cannot leave a child in a crate for 8 hours while you go to work and 2) you have to clean up a child's mess regardless of if they "go" outside or inside. Heed these words of wisdom as you make the great transition through life.
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| Chanel in one of her sweaters |
Until next time....
