For those that haven't read the book or seen the movie, here's your reference!

(Watching thursdays episode of Greys Anatomy at this time)Well it wasn't today, but last Friday I was sitting on my couch playing fetch with my pup across the room with her rope toy. I'd throw it, she runs like crazy to get it, brings it right back and tries to put it in my hand and then pull away when I go for it. (So cute when she does this) I had previously tried a couple times to teach her to sit and STAY until I say go get it! Which has NEVER been anywhere near successful. But that day I figured I'd try again. So I get her toy from her and hold it up, she sits right down and lays down for it immediately, as always. Then the fun part, I tell her to stay. She cocks her head at me like hmm... So I fake throw it and she gets up and runs like mad. I go "Hey! Stay..." And show her the toy. Back at my feet she lays. I fake throw again. Same thing. Then back at my feet. Next time I fake throw she gets up and looks at me. But doesn't go. Down she lays. At this point I said "Good Girl" So now goes the real throw. She gets up, runs a couple feet. I say "Hey! Stay.." And she stops, looks at me, lets out a big grumble and lays down. You can't help but laugh here. So I go get her toy. She follows me back to the couch. Lays at my feet. I look at her and say Stay! 3 times. I throw the toy. And she doesn't flinch. I look at her and say stay... Sat there for about 30 seconds and then "Go get it!!" And she runs and brings it back! Here comes the love and scratches and a treat of course! All week we've been playin and she's perfect every time! (Back to Greys Anatomy) About 10 minutes later she's busy playing in the corner with her toy, and myself, a sometimes overly emotional person, crying like a baby over the episode of Greys Anatomy on the couch. Immediately she drops her toy, runs over to me and flops her head down on my lap looking at me with those incredibly cute puppy eyes. You could see the worry and love in her. This made me cry even more because my reason for getting her was my dad is ill and I was feeling pretty down and thought maybe a puppy would bring joy to all of us. At that moment I thought about how fun it has been to play with her and train her and teach her new tricks, and how proud I was when she learned them such as that one I had tried over and over and she just learned 10 minutes prior. I knew through all these crazy puppy stages :| and vet bills :| and everything we've been through in the last 10 months that this was exactly what I needed and wanted at this time in my life. Everyone thought this was a bit hectic of a time for me to get a Puppy but I know we are a perfect match and have made each others lives so enjoyable. #Proud/Happy Mama ;)

It's been cold here and those eight furkids (cats) have been using me as a door-person 24/7. I wish I had a dollar for everytime I let one in or out. :vigil:

The above mentioned Marley-like pit bull ate my favorite new highlighter..got my work folder out of my bag, but didn't disturb the papers within..took my shoes....but didn't chew them....and ate my toothpaste for the second time. She also rummaged through the trash....strew some of it in the living room and on the couch....and left nature gifts on the floor....I suspect this is all stress induced from being left alone....but it still sucks to come home to.... :|

The doll faced Persian kitten we are fostering named Tater Tot woke up playing with my fingers and toes and jumping all over my bed.


~SAB

Today My fur kids dealt with the clippers to get a full clip job,now they look all spiffy and neat.Both are half Jack Russel but one is also half poodle and looks like one,the other is half snouzer and poodle mix for a dad but looks like a long haired jack russel with some real crazy wild hair.So when I got done with Rowdy I gave little bit a buzz cut,it was hr first all over cut she took it like a trooper.I on the other hand looked like I had been sheering sheep.

haha. Our baby girl pup got under the blankets this morning and her butt was laying next to mine.

She's been playing and enjoying her new toy a pink reindeer. It's almost as big as her but she manages to carry it around.

Finely I gave Little Bit's her very own pillow and blankie on the bed,she knows it's hers and loves laying on it,every night she gets on it then snuggles under the blanket.Now everyone has there own spot on the bed,Rowdy's pillow is at the head of the bed and I get the other half to sleep on,if Rowdy often gets under the covers next to me when ever she want's to.

I've been wondering where babygirl's toys are. I think she hid them, all 10 of them. LOL Well, she went for a ride in the car today to take momma to work. We shall see what the rest of the day brings. I think she'll get one of her homemade gourmet pumpkin treats from Wolf Gang Bakery and we'll probably find her toys and play. :)

I confess...

I've started dressing my poodle...out of necessity. He's chilly since he was groomed...so my mom sent him a winter coat...and I got him a Carolina blue argyle (sp?) Sweater...people think he's a girl now but he is happy and warm so there :)

Pets
 

My cats slept, ate, drank the cool water and then looked out the window for me. :)

My dog Murphy, went under this big bush in the yard, the bottom branches being right at the height of his back and started scratching himself. He was moving his back legs up and down and it looked like he was dancing. What a silly dog! Love that guy!!

my daughters dogs now have halloween costumes (a bumble bee and a dinosour) and mr mighty mouse now has steps up to the bed...no more up and down on and off the bed and keeping his daddy up at nite :)

My puppies have Halloween costumes one is a bumblebee and the other is Mickey Mouse.

When I was making halloween baskets they were sniffing around excitedly. I can't disappoint them. I'll have to buy more baskets.

Nothing yet. He has spent the night between my knees. He hasn't moved all night and Im not sure I'm going to be able to move when he finally does. I might be stuck this way. My roomie might have to hook a come along to my door and drag me to my feet.

Actually I'm not sure he is still living. He is never this still this long.