…we brought home our puppy, Ellie. (Thank you, Paula!)She was little and cute and very fluffy. She fit inside a box.Do you remember how much I blogged about her? She was cute but she was very naughty. She chewed up the Netflix return envelopes and my Magnificat magazine; she repeatedly tore the toilet paper from its roll; and she left brown & … [Read more...]
Ask a Silly Question
Why does my dog keep eating Crayola crayons?!Is it to make those morning walks more colorful?*Some would say that the real question is “Why do your children keep leaving Crayola crayons on the floor?” To which I reply, “Don’t ask!” … [Read more...]
Reason No. 1001
...for investing in a puppy.Subtitled: One picture is worth a thousand reasons. … [Read more...]
About Last Night at PetSmart
Every Friday night the boys and I take in a puppy-training course at the local PetSmart.The boys always look forward to this weekly outing with Mom and I enjoy their company. I also truly need their assistance, as I find it disagreeable to make that 10-minute drive alone with Ellie. You try driving with a 35-pound ball of fur in your lap!However, … [Read more...]
Speaking of To-Do Lists
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Dog Logic 101
Question: How do you know your dog’s a homeschooler?Answer: She wants nothing to do with that big orange school bus! She avoids it at all costs.What’s really nice is that I could use this same line of reasoning when it comes to her fear of the vacuum. The puppy and I will be out on the deck, honey! You go right ahead.Ad Jesum per Mariam, … [Read more...]
An Auspicious Anniversary
One month ago yesterday, on the feast of the mighty Archangels Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, we brought home our puppy, Elody.(You’d better believe I noted the feast day. I need these guys to get me through this.)In honor, then, of the past 30 days, I have crafted a top ten list.Here it is.The Top Ten Reasons Why Having a Dog Makes Your Life … [Read more...]
Where We’re At
Feels like a Tuesday, don’t it? I’m tired and mildly stressed but am going to post anyway. Lucky you.We put in a good day, my stay-at-home scholars and me. Even with an early morning trip to the pediatrician for well-child visits (a triple header, it was, with Joe, Jem, & Angela all being seen), we were able to get back on track once we got … [Read more...]
A Question of Perspective
See if you can name the following household items.Did you guess a pair of shoes?Wrong! Around here these are dog biscuits.You’re thinking these are books and magazinesto be set aside for later perusal, correct? Wrong! These are highly suspicious documentsand need to be shredded as soon as possible.And finally, you don’t want to know what this … [Read more...]
Am I dreaming or is this Portland?
So I don’t know what the weather’s been like where you’re at, but around here we’ve had nothing but rain, rain, rain. Rain when we’re standing outside at 6:00 a.m. (bleary-eyed and in need of a cup of coffee) so that the puppy can go potty; Rain when we’re taking the puppy out for her mid-morning promenade (because, you know, some dogs need a … [Read more...]
