We're grateful that he went peacefully and for all the love he gave us while he was alive. What's your favorite memory of Bo?
Showing posts with label Bo. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bo. Show all posts
Saturday, July 21, 2012
Bo the Wonder Dog
Wednesday morning Bo the Wonder Dog passed away in his sleep. He was part of our family for 5 1/2 years and we're all having a hard time adjusting to him being gone.
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
A List for Tuesday
10 Things I Love About Bo the Wonder Dog
(in no particular order)
(in no particular order)
- His ears are soft and silky.
- When he's really asleep he snores. Loudly.
- He's become a crotchety old man, but I love him anyway.
- Dutch loves him to the point where it's almost abusive.
- When I was pregnant and couldn't sleep I would lay next to Bo and his even breathing would relax me.
- He has this half-growl half-grunt noise that he makes when he's annoyed.
- Even though he's old and arthritic, if you throw his ball for him he gets just as excited as a puppy.
- While he doesn't like to cuddle - at all - he'll still tolerate it when he knows I really need it.
- He was my baby before I had any babies.
- The house is a happier place when Bo is around.
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Bo Has Cancer
Today Bo went to the vet for his "well-doggy check-up" to get all his shots up-to-date. While we were there I had the vet look at this little bump on Bo's front wrist that he's had for awhile, but lately I noticed it was getting bigger and seemed to be bothering him.
Turns out it's cancer: a slow-growing sarcoma, to be exact. It shouldn't shorten his life or alter the quality of it at all (as long as it really is slow-growing). Because of where it is Dr. Orme (our vet) is a little apprehensive to operate. There's less skin on his front leg and there's a chance that it wouldn't heal properly, leaving an open sore. The risk of not operating is that it will get so big it will bust out of the skin and become a gaping sore, leading to amputation.
So we're stuck between a rock and a hard place.
Friday, November 18, 2011
Bo Goes on Walkabout
Last night Bo decided that life was boring and he wanted to make it more exciting. So he went on a walkabout. Here's what happened:
We let Bo out to go to the bathroom. I thought Chris had let him back in; Chris thought I had let him back in and we assumed he was hanging out with the other one in the other room. When it was time for bed we realized our mistake. Frantic searching ensued. I drove around looking for him while Chris searched our yard. It got to the point where I couldn't see well enough to drive because I was crying so much. So Chris took over driving around. I called Zaque and Greg (in tears) and asked if they would be willing to help us look. They were both sweet enough to go out into the cold at 11pm and drive the streets looking for our wayward pup.
I finally had the presence of mind to call the animal control, but no one was there so I was forwarded to police dispatch. The amazing woman I spoke to had taken a call from an officer not long before that a blind chocolate lab was picked up just south of our house and taken to the Sandy animal shelter. I wouldn't be able to pick Bo up until 8:30 the next morning. My tears finally stopped and I called off the search and we all went to bed grateful to animal control and the police.
When Dutch woke up this morning he walked all over the house trying to find Bo. He yelled out both doors for him to come. He kept saying, "Bo, where are you?" (which sounds more like "Bo, wayaroo?"). I explained we had to go and pick up Bo, that he had gotten lost and some nice people were taking care of him until we could get there.
Dutch LOVED the shelter. I thought all the barking would overwhelm him, but no. He went from kennel to kennel saying hi to every single dog and explaining to them that we were here for Bo-Bo. Chris and I are now thinking of adopting another dog. We'll see what happens. We brought Bo home and he climbed up into my bed and fell asleep.
Thus ended Bo's walkabout.
We let Bo out to go to the bathroom. I thought Chris had let him back in; Chris thought I had let him back in and we assumed he was hanging out with the other one in the other room. When it was time for bed we realized our mistake. Frantic searching ensued. I drove around looking for him while Chris searched our yard. It got to the point where I couldn't see well enough to drive because I was crying so much. So Chris took over driving around. I called Zaque and Greg (in tears) and asked if they would be willing to help us look. They were both sweet enough to go out into the cold at 11pm and drive the streets looking for our wayward pup.
I finally had the presence of mind to call the animal control, but no one was there so I was forwarded to police dispatch. The amazing woman I spoke to had taken a call from an officer not long before that a blind chocolate lab was picked up just south of our house and taken to the Sandy animal shelter. I wouldn't be able to pick Bo up until 8:30 the next morning. My tears finally stopped and I called off the search and we all went to bed grateful to animal control and the police.
When Dutch woke up this morning he walked all over the house trying to find Bo. He yelled out both doors for him to come. He kept saying, "Bo, where are you?" (which sounds more like "Bo, wayaroo?"). I explained we had to go and pick up Bo, that he had gotten lost and some nice people were taking care of him until we could get there.
Dutch LOVED the shelter. I thought all the barking would overwhelm him, but no. He went from kennel to kennel saying hi to every single dog and explaining to them that we were here for Bo-Bo. Chris and I are now thinking of adopting another dog. We'll see what happens. We brought Bo home and he climbed up into my bed and fell asleep.
Thus ended Bo's walkabout.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
One Week Old
Today our little bundle of love is one week old. A lot has happened in a week! He lost his umbilical cord (which Chris was excited about because he thinks they're gross); he had his first pediatrician visit, and he had his first play-date with his cousin Thomas.
I'm sure a lot of you are wondering how Dutch is handling the new baby. The answer is: meh. He doesn't really care. Chris has had the week off and has been spending almost all his time with Dutch, so that might be why he doesn't care - he has Daddy all to himself! Every once in a while he'll want to hold the baby, but it usually lasts about 3 seconds. He likes to push Dane around in his stroller, but, then again, he just likes to push the stroller. Before he leaves or goes to bed he'll give the baby a kiss on the head, which is absolutely adorable.
Bo, on the other hand, is not handling the situation very well at all. He's begging for attention all the time and barking at nothing a little more often. Silly puppy is once again afraid that the introduction of a new baby will mean we love him less.
My mom has been here since Saturday and will be here until this Saturday. It's been really nice to have her around. I'll be sad to see her go. I wish, like I do every other day, that I had family living closer.
More pictures coming as soon as I find the cord to my camera. Until then you can go to my cousin Julianna's blog to look at the pictures of Dane and Thomas.
I'm sure a lot of you are wondering how Dutch is handling the new baby. The answer is: meh. He doesn't really care. Chris has had the week off and has been spending almost all his time with Dutch, so that might be why he doesn't care - he has Daddy all to himself! Every once in a while he'll want to hold the baby, but it usually lasts about 3 seconds. He likes to push Dane around in his stroller, but, then again, he just likes to push the stroller. Before he leaves or goes to bed he'll give the baby a kiss on the head, which is absolutely adorable.
Bo, on the other hand, is not handling the situation very well at all. He's begging for attention all the time and barking at nothing a little more often. Silly puppy is once again afraid that the introduction of a new baby will mean we love him less.
My mom has been here since Saturday and will be here until this Saturday. It's been really nice to have her around. I'll be sad to see her go. I wish, like I do every other day, that I had family living closer.
More pictures coming as soon as I find the cord to my camera. Until then you can go to my cousin Julianna's blog to look at the pictures of Dane and Thomas.
Sunday, December 27, 2009
A Bully in a China Shop
I frequently see articles and advertisements about making sure your kid isn't being bullied. None of them tell you what to do when your kid IS the bully!
Dutch's best friend is Bo the Wonder Dog. He hasn't spent much time with other kids. Unfortunately, he is bigger than most kids his age and even some kids older than him. When you combine his lack of social skills with his enormous size, apparently you get a bully.
Christmas day we were at Grandma and Grandpa Davis's house. Brandon, 2 1/2, and Ashlyn, 2, were the only other children besides Dutch. At one time or another in the evening Dutch pushed them both down. I was so embarrassed.
Luckily Brandon and Ashlyn were able to take care of themselves in the situation and didn't hold a grudge against Dutch. Their parents were nice about it too, but I still feel awful. How do I stop my baby from being a bully?
Dutch's best friend is Bo the Wonder Dog. He hasn't spent much time with other kids. Unfortunately, he is bigger than most kids his age and even some kids older than him. When you combine his lack of social skills with his enormous size, apparently you get a bully.
Christmas day we were at Grandma and Grandpa Davis's house. Brandon, 2 1/2, and Ashlyn, 2, were the only other children besides Dutch. At one time or another in the evening Dutch pushed them both down. I was so embarrassed.
Luckily Brandon and Ashlyn were able to take care of themselves in the situation and didn't hold a grudge against Dutch. Their parents were nice about it too, but I still feel awful. How do I stop my baby from being a bully?
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Get Comfortable
I have a lot to post about, so go grab some cocoa and a blanket and curl up next to your computer as I tell you the story of the last week.
Dutch and I left Pennsylvania on Wednesday, bright and early. We flew from Pittsburgh to Phoenix, from Phoenix to Pittsburgh. I don't think it would be exaggerating in any way to say that it was the worst day of my life. Dutch threw tantrum after tantrum, hurling things around, and bit me... three times... twice on the face... once drawing blood. It was so difficult I just broke down and cried. I was obviously not meant to be a single mom. Without Chris everything was about 10 times harder than it needed to be. Lucky for me (and Dutch, since I was close to killing him), he slept the entire hour flight from Phoenix to Salt Lake. When we got to the airport he was very excited to see Grandpa Greg and went right to him.
The next couple of days were sort of a blur of tiredness and naughtiness. Dutch was not sleeping or napping as he should, because he missed his Daddy and his Bo-Bo. He was wary around Uncle Joshy, but is in love with Josh's girlfriend Dawn. Every time he sees her his face lights up. Thanks to flying with a bunch of sick people Dutch and I both got colds, again. He's almost over his whereas mine seems to be getting worse instead of better.
Saturday Dutch went to a live nativity and got to see a camel, ride a wagon pulled by horses, and get his picture taken. Although he doesn't seem too enthused in the picture I think he had a good time.
Today was the biggest news though. At our church there is something called Nursery where children from 18 months to 3 years go so their parents can enjoy church a little more. Dutch is only 17 1/2 months, but the sweet girl who runs Nursery said he was welcome to come. Grandpa Greg took him and snuck out part way through. Dutch stayed the whole time and didn't even cry! When I went to pick him up he was fast asleep. I was such a proud mama. My little baby is growing up!
In other news, Zaque and Chris have been driving cross-country the past few days, and are planning on arriving tomorrow night. The weather has been good, the truck has run well and they are having a good time together.
Some of you may know that Bo, our blind chocolate lab, suffered from abuse before we rescued him. One sign of this abuse is his extreme fear of being abandoned. Every time we move he gets so panicked that he won't eat. This time has been no exception. Chris said he wouldn't even get out of the moving truck for the first day they were on the road. Poor Bo.
Dutch is walking up a storm! He's been practicing running and even climbed up the basement stairs, although he hasn't been brave enough to try going down yet. Whack the Cat has been incredibly patient with Dutch, and this has encouraged Dutch to chase him down and "love" on him as often as possible. So far he hasn't gottten scratched, but if he continues being as rough as he's been I'm sure he'll get clawed eventually.
That's our update. Now that life is starting to mellow out I'll hope to post a little more often.
I'm grateful for: NyQuil, DayQuil, cough drops, tissues, naps
Dutch and I left Pennsylvania on Wednesday, bright and early. We flew from Pittsburgh to Phoenix, from Phoenix to Pittsburgh. I don't think it would be exaggerating in any way to say that it was the worst day of my life. Dutch threw tantrum after tantrum, hurling things around, and bit me... three times... twice on the face... once drawing blood. It was so difficult I just broke down and cried. I was obviously not meant to be a single mom. Without Chris everything was about 10 times harder than it needed to be. Lucky for me (and Dutch, since I was close to killing him), he slept the entire hour flight from Phoenix to Salt Lake. When we got to the airport he was very excited to see Grandpa Greg and went right to him.
The next couple of days were sort of a blur of tiredness and naughtiness. Dutch was not sleeping or napping as he should, because he missed his Daddy and his Bo-Bo. He was wary around Uncle Joshy, but is in love with Josh's girlfriend Dawn. Every time he sees her his face lights up. Thanks to flying with a bunch of sick people Dutch and I both got colds, again. He's almost over his whereas mine seems to be getting worse instead of better.
Saturday Dutch went to a live nativity and got to see a camel, ride a wagon pulled by horses, and get his picture taken. Although he doesn't seem too enthused in the picture I think he had a good time.
Today was the biggest news though. At our church there is something called Nursery where children from 18 months to 3 years go so their parents can enjoy church a little more. Dutch is only 17 1/2 months, but the sweet girl who runs Nursery said he was welcome to come. Grandpa Greg took him and snuck out part way through. Dutch stayed the whole time and didn't even cry! When I went to pick him up he was fast asleep. I was such a proud mama. My little baby is growing up!
In other news, Zaque and Chris have been driving cross-country the past few days, and are planning on arriving tomorrow night. The weather has been good, the truck has run well and they are having a good time together.
Some of you may know that Bo, our blind chocolate lab, suffered from abuse before we rescued him. One sign of this abuse is his extreme fear of being abandoned. Every time we move he gets so panicked that he won't eat. This time has been no exception. Chris said he wouldn't even get out of the moving truck for the first day they were on the road. Poor Bo.
Dutch is walking up a storm! He's been practicing running and even climbed up the basement stairs, although he hasn't been brave enough to try going down yet. Whack the Cat has been incredibly patient with Dutch, and this has encouraged Dutch to chase him down and "love" on him as often as possible. So far he hasn't gottten scratched, but if he continues being as rough as he's been I'm sure he'll get clawed eventually.
That's our update. Now that life is starting to mellow out I'll hope to post a little more often.
I'm grateful for: NyQuil, DayQuil, cough drops, tissues, naps
Monday, December 15, 2008
Trip to Utah: Day Three
We are here! We are here! We are here!
We had great weather the whole way and pulled in to Greg and Kellie's driveway at about 1pm. Dutch was very glad to be able to roll around on the floor for a while instead of being strapped into his car-seat and Bo was beside himself with happiness.
We went to visit both sets of grandparents and Dutch was, of course, a big hit. He's a lot bigger than anyone expected and he's getting bigger every day! A shirt that I bought him just a couple of weeks ago was so tight on him today that it kept pulling up around his man-boobs. Luckily I had a onesie underneath it or he would have been showing a lot of skin!
Anyway, we made it! Everyone is happy and safe and we can't wait to start the vacation!
(And Jules, we'll be here for an undecided amount of time. I don't start school until January 9th, so we'll leave sometime before then!)
We had great weather the whole way and pulled in to Greg and Kellie's driveway at about 1pm. Dutch was very glad to be able to roll around on the floor for a while instead of being strapped into his car-seat and Bo was beside himself with happiness.
We went to visit both sets of grandparents and Dutch was, of course, a big hit. He's a lot bigger than anyone expected and he's getting bigger every day! A shirt that I bought him just a couple of weeks ago was so tight on him today that it kept pulling up around his man-boobs. Luckily I had a onesie underneath it or he would have been showing a lot of skin!
Anyway, we made it! Everyone is happy and safe and we can't wait to start the vacation!
(And Jules, we'll be here for an undecided amount of time. I don't start school until January 9th, so we'll leave sometime before then!)
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Trip to Utah: Day One
We got off to a later start than we had anticipated, but luckily we gained an hour by the time we stopped tonight in Davenport, Iowa.
Bo, as always, thought he was going to get left behind so he made sure to stay underfoot to remind us not to leave him. It makes me so sad that he has all of those abandonment issues--how could you leave a dog like Bo behind? No matter how many times we told him we wouldn't leave him he could not be convinced. Until, that is, he smelled his ball in Chris's bag and smelled his food box being packed. Then he knew he was coming and could not be convinced to stay inside until we were ready to go. He sat in the car for about half an hour and I couldn't coax him back inside, no matter how cold it was!
I'm getting a cold, which is not fun, but I made sure to bring a box of tissues so I'm good to go!
Dutchie did surprisingly well. He didn't sleep too much, so hopefully he will be able to sleep well tonight. He got some good naps, but none were too long. Here's a video of Dutch's first night in a hotel room!
Bo, as always, thought he was going to get left behind so he made sure to stay underfoot to remind us not to leave him. It makes me so sad that he has all of those abandonment issues--how could you leave a dog like Bo behind? No matter how many times we told him we wouldn't leave him he could not be convinced. Until, that is, he smelled his ball in Chris's bag and smelled his food box being packed. Then he knew he was coming and could not be convinced to stay inside until we were ready to go. He sat in the car for about half an hour and I couldn't coax him back inside, no matter how cold it was!
I'm getting a cold, which is not fun, but I made sure to bring a box of tissues so I'm good to go!
Dutchie did surprisingly well. He didn't sleep too much, so hopefully he will be able to sleep well tonight. He got some good naps, but none were too long. Here's a video of Dutch's first night in a hotel room!
Friday, December 12, 2008
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Dutch and Rice Cereal
I forget if I blogged about this already, but Dutch is eating cereal. It's still sort of a process because he REALLY loves to blow raspberries while he's being fed, so it takes some time. At first he would spit out every other bite, but now he eats like a champ (and I mean that literally, a World-Class Food-Eating Champ, complete with encouraging coach saying "Just one more bite!"). It's kind of sad realizing how big he's getting. He is still refusing to roll over front to back (he's done it before, but won't anymore), but he loves to roll over back to front. Then he cries because he wants to be on his back again, so I flip him over and it begins again.
We leave for a Utah Christmas on Saturday morning. It's going to be a three day drive and I'm hoping that Dutch, Bo, and Chris all behave themselves. They all get a little antsy when they've been in the car too long and I'm hoping that I don't have to kill one of them. In the meantime I am packing and looking forward to spending some time with Chris. It's been a while since we've been able to spend quality time together.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Funny Mr. Bo-Bo
Okay so last night I did something that I am paying for today--I lost track of the time writing. At 2am I looked at the clock and yipped. Then I hurried to finish the scene I was working on and was under the covers by 2:30. Dutchie woke up at 6:30, but was asleep again by about 7. Then he woke up for good at about 9 and I put him in his boppy next to me on the bed and tried to convince him to go back to sleep. Here's the funny part:
Bo doesn't like things covering him up usually. He gets really annoyed when Chris throws the blankets over him, gets up, turns around 3 times and lays back down. I don't know what was going on with him this morning but he stuck his paws and his head under the blankets to get to sleep. Just his paws and head. I noticed it when he started snoring. I went to grab the camera but, of course, Bo heard me and thought, "Someone's walking around? Quick! I must follow them!" So I didn't get a picture of it. Reading this back it's probably one of those you-had-to-be-there type of things, but I don't care. I'm posting it anyway.
Bo doesn't like things covering him up usually. He gets really annoyed when Chris throws the blankets over him, gets up, turns around 3 times and lays back down. I don't know what was going on with him this morning but he stuck his paws and his head under the blankets to get to sleep. Just his paws and head. I noticed it when he started snoring. I went to grab the camera but, of course, Bo heard me and thought, "Someone's walking around? Quick! I must follow them!" So I didn't get a picture of it. Reading this back it's probably one of those you-had-to-be-there type of things, but I don't care. I'm posting it anyway.
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Happy Thanksgiving!
We had a really great Thanksgiving today. Dutch was happy and laughing almost the whole day. My mom made a great feast and even Bo got to have turkey, potatoes, and stuffing! We all went around saying what we were thankful for and we were all most thankful for our families. I'm lucky to have a beautiful healthy little boy and a wonderful husband. Not to mention my in-laws, mom and dad, sisters, nieces, nephews, dogs, etc. There's nothing else in the world that I need! Pictures of Dutch's Thanksgiving coming soon!
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
A List for Tuesday
Five More Things I'm Thankful For
1. Petfinder.com; it's a website that list local shelter animals in your area. It's how we found Bo and I love to go on and look to see if our next dog is available yet. So far s/he isn't.
2. The news; I like to watch the news to learn more about Pittsburgh and Pennsylvania. I think Dutchie likes it for the vibrant colors.
3. Scissors; how many of you think about how convenient these are?
4. Dreams; I've been having a lot lately and I like to think about them after I break up (not to mention some story ideas have come through dreams).
5. Omi; my great-grandmother passed away 14 years ago on Friday and I still miss her. I'm starting to write a book about her life in hopes of honoring her.
1. Petfinder.com; it's a website that list local shelter animals in your area. It's how we found Bo and I love to go on and look to see if our next dog is available yet. So far s/he isn't.
2. The news; I like to watch the news to learn more about Pittsburgh and Pennsylvania. I think Dutchie likes it for the vibrant colors.
3. Scissors; how many of you think about how convenient these are?
4. Dreams; I've been having a lot lately and I like to think about them after I break up (not to mention some story ideas have come through dreams).
5. Omi; my great-grandmother passed away 14 years ago on Friday and I still miss her. I'm starting to write a book about her life in hopes of honoring her.
Monday, October 27, 2008
125th Post!
I figured since this was such a momentous occasion I would write 125 random things that are on my mind. Unless I get bored, then I'll just stop where I get bored.
1. Dutch is in his crib. He needed some alone time.
2. Bo is on his pillow. He needed some alone time.
3. I am watching the news. I needed some alone time.
4. Chris is at school.
5. Dutch's 3-month pictures are ready today!
6. When I type my password for anything, I always trace it again with my fingers to make sure I had hit the right keys.
7. My hair is messy but I don't feel like combing it.
8. My throat hurts.
9. I'm tired of this election and wish it were over already.
10. Because I'm in Pennsylvania every other commercial is political and it's annoying.
11. People are mean.
12. From where I am sitting I can see 3 different types of glue that we have. Is that weird?
13. Our roof leaked the other day and the pot that caught thewater is still sitting on the floor.
14. There are about 10 other things I should be doing instead of this.
15. We bought Dutch some Winnie the Pooh finger puppets and I think it's hilarious every time I think, "There's Pooh on my finger!"
16. The news is depressing.
17. I am wearing Chris's "Employee of the Month" shirt from UPS.
18. Chris was Employee of the Month twice at UPS.
19. Chris is a good daddy.
20. And a good husband.
21. Dutch will turn 4 months old on Election day. It's like his pre-Golden Birthday, 4 months on the 4th!
22. I know who I'm going to vote for, but you might not like it.
23. You didn't know I could see you, did you?
24. Well I can, and I appreciate you taking the time to read this.
25. Don't you have anything better to do though?
26. Aunt Pat gave us some Halloween dishes for our wedding and I just drank hot chocolate out of the ghosty mug.
27. I ate almost an entire bag of Kit Kats on Saturday, but it didn't make me sick. It made me want to keep eating them. I stopped though.
28. I'm not wearing my wedding ring. I don't feel good and I forgot to put it on this morning.
29. Chris never wears his and it hurts my feelings.
30. I have never thought about my stance on egg donation. They are talking about it on the news right now.
31. I think Dutch is asleep, he hasn't cried since I put him down. Like I said, he needed alone time.
32. I have a bunch of pictures of Dutch that I need to put on the blog, but I'm not on the big computer, I'm on my laptop.
33. I use my laptop so often that I've worn away parts of it.
34. Dutch is crying now. Apparently he was not asleep.
35. This is getting boring.
36. And I need to get Dutch.
37. Okay, I'll stop.
1. Dutch is in his crib. He needed some alone time.
2. Bo is on his pillow. He needed some alone time.
3. I am watching the news. I needed some alone time.
4. Chris is at school.
5. Dutch's 3-month pictures are ready today!
6. When I type my password for anything, I always trace it again with my fingers to make sure I had hit the right keys.
7. My hair is messy but I don't feel like combing it.
8. My throat hurts.
9. I'm tired of this election and wish it were over already.
10. Because I'm in Pennsylvania every other commercial is political and it's annoying.
11. People are mean.
12. From where I am sitting I can see 3 different types of glue that we have. Is that weird?
13. Our roof leaked the other day and the pot that caught thewater is still sitting on the floor.
14. There are about 10 other things I should be doing instead of this.
15. We bought Dutch some Winnie the Pooh finger puppets and I think it's hilarious every time I think, "There's Pooh on my finger!"
16. The news is depressing.
17. I am wearing Chris's "Employee of the Month" shirt from UPS.
18. Chris was Employee of the Month twice at UPS.
19. Chris is a good daddy.
20. And a good husband.
21. Dutch will turn 4 months old on Election day. It's like his pre-Golden Birthday, 4 months on the 4th!
22. I know who I'm going to vote for, but you might not like it.
23. You didn't know I could see you, did you?
24. Well I can, and I appreciate you taking the time to read this.
25. Don't you have anything better to do though?
26. Aunt Pat gave us some Halloween dishes for our wedding and I just drank hot chocolate out of the ghosty mug.
27. I ate almost an entire bag of Kit Kats on Saturday, but it didn't make me sick. It made me want to keep eating them. I stopped though.
28. I'm not wearing my wedding ring. I don't feel good and I forgot to put it on this morning.
29. Chris never wears his and it hurts my feelings.
30. I have never thought about my stance on egg donation. They are talking about it on the news right now.
31. I think Dutch is asleep, he hasn't cried since I put him down. Like I said, he needed alone time.
32. I have a bunch of pictures of Dutch that I need to put on the blog, but I'm not on the big computer, I'm on my laptop.
33. I use my laptop so often that I've worn away parts of it.
34. Dutch is crying now. Apparently he was not asleep.
35. This is getting boring.
36. And I need to get Dutch.
37. Okay, I'll stop.
Monday, October 13, 2008
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
A List for Tuesday
Five Things More Important To Me Than Money (Even Though We're Broke)
(in no particular order)
1. My husband Chris
2. My son Dutch
3. My dog Bo
4. My writing notebook
5. My cozy blanket
(in no particular order)
1. My husband Chris
2. My son Dutch
3. My dog Bo
4. My writing notebook
5. My cozy blanket
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
A List for Tuesday
Five Things I Learned Yesterday
1. Babies want to be held the most when their Mama is folding laundry... or doing dishes... or trying to write a book.
2. Even though a baby wants to be held, sometimes they are better off getting a nap.
3. Dutch finds it equal parts scary and funny when Bo runs into his car-seat while he's in it.
4. Bo doesn't understand spanking. He thinks I'm just patting him and wags his tail for more.
5. A baby can sleep 4 nights in a row and then decide to get up 5 times on the 5th night.
1. Babies want to be held the most when their Mama is folding laundry... or doing dishes... or trying to write a book.
2. Even though a baby wants to be held, sometimes they are better off getting a nap.
3. Dutch finds it equal parts scary and funny when Bo runs into his car-seat while he's in it.
4. Bo doesn't understand spanking. He thinks I'm just patting him and wags his tail for more.
5. A baby can sleep 4 nights in a row and then decide to get up 5 times on the 5th night.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
A General Update
So I love to talk about Dutchie, but I know that some of you are wondering what's going on with Chris and me, so here goes:
Chris went back to school on Monday for his 3rd semester of Physician's Assistant school. It's been really busy for him this week and he is looking forward to getting a schedule set up once everyone has come and gone from their visits. He's been trying to eat better and exercise a lot more too. Now that the weather is getting cold he's glad that my mom and dad gave us their elliptical so he won't have to run in the cold or the wet.
I am still adjusting to life as a mom. It's been hard for me to buy clothes because I keep trying to buy business clothes that I've always worn when I need to be getting comfy clothes that can get spit-up on. My writing is going...okay. I spend as much time on it as I can, but sometimes that's only a few minutes every day--I make sure to work on it every day though! It's just a far cry from the hours I used to be able to spend whenever I wanted. My semester at school is going well and I'm really loving my new mentor. I miss Chris when he's at school, but mostly because it's just another pair of hands around the house!
In more immediate news we are having a great time with my mom and dad here. Bo is loving all the attention (my dad is his favorite person right now because he throws the ball for him) and Dutch likes it because he is constantly being held--his favorite thing! We are really enjoying having them here and are excited that Chris's parents are coming in tomorrow. It will be a fun, full house!
Chris went back to school on Monday for his 3rd semester of Physician's Assistant school. It's been really busy for him this week and he is looking forward to getting a schedule set up once everyone has come and gone from their visits. He's been trying to eat better and exercise a lot more too. Now that the weather is getting cold he's glad that my mom and dad gave us their elliptical so he won't have to run in the cold or the wet.
I am still adjusting to life as a mom. It's been hard for me to buy clothes because I keep trying to buy business clothes that I've always worn when I need to be getting comfy clothes that can get spit-up on. My writing is going...okay. I spend as much time on it as I can, but sometimes that's only a few minutes every day--I make sure to work on it every day though! It's just a far cry from the hours I used to be able to spend whenever I wanted. My semester at school is going well and I'm really loving my new mentor. I miss Chris when he's at school, but mostly because it's just another pair of hands around the house!
In more immediate news we are having a great time with my mom and dad here. Bo is loving all the attention (my dad is his favorite person right now because he throws the ball for him) and Dutch likes it because he is constantly being held--his favorite thing! We are really enjoying having them here and are excited that Chris's parents are coming in tomorrow. It will be a fun, full house!
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Perfect Baby
I haven't really written a lot about life with Dutch lately, so here goes. I know that this might jinx everything, but I just have to share. He is perfect. No, I'm really not kidding. I think that he is the most perfect baby that ever lived. Yes of course he has his Bad Baby moments, but I am convinced that they are fewer and farther between than any other baby's have ever been.
First of all he sleeps perfectly. He goes to sleep between 9 and 10pm, wakes up between 2 and 3am to eat and immediately falls back to sleep until 6 or 7am. Then he eats again and sleeps until 9 or 10am and he's awake for the day. It helps that we have his bedtime routine down to a science, but I really don't feel like I can take any credit for his perfect sleep schedule.
Secondly he is happy as can be. Chris and I will be watching a movie together on the couch and we'll put Dutch in his Boppy between us and he will be happy as a clam for the entire movie. He just sits there in his makeshift chair looking around and smiling.
Lastly he doesn't mind Bo at all. Bo loves to lick his little brother all the time anywhere that his tongue can reach. This could be Dutch's face, foot, hand, back - you get the idea. At worst Dutch squirms and makes a face, at best he thinks it's a game and "plays" with Bo by kicking or hitting him in the face to encourage the licking. In addition to Bo's slobbery affection our pup has also taken to barking at every little noise, even if it is one of us making it. He doesn't do this all the time, just when Chris (the Alpha dog) is not here. When Chris is gone Bo takes his guard-dog duties very seriously and will bark ferociously when I sneeze or Dutch sighs happily in his sleep. Because heaven knows we would not want to miss the fact that a noise was made. Through all this Dutch continues doing what he is doing, whether it is sleeping or smiling, he doesn't mind the barking.
So while I might complain about Bad Baby days, I am convinced that not only did I get a Good Baby, but a Perfect Baby!
First of all he sleeps perfectly. He goes to sleep between 9 and 10pm, wakes up between 2 and 3am to eat and immediately falls back to sleep until 6 or 7am. Then he eats again and sleeps until 9 or 10am and he's awake for the day. It helps that we have his bedtime routine down to a science, but I really don't feel like I can take any credit for his perfect sleep schedule.
Secondly he is happy as can be. Chris and I will be watching a movie together on the couch and we'll put Dutch in his Boppy between us and he will be happy as a clam for the entire movie. He just sits there in his makeshift chair looking around and smiling.
Lastly he doesn't mind Bo at all. Bo loves to lick his little brother all the time anywhere that his tongue can reach. This could be Dutch's face, foot, hand, back - you get the idea. At worst Dutch squirms and makes a face, at best he thinks it's a game and "plays" with Bo by kicking or hitting him in the face to encourage the licking. In addition to Bo's slobbery affection our pup has also taken to barking at every little noise, even if it is one of us making it. He doesn't do this all the time, just when Chris (the Alpha dog) is not here. When Chris is gone Bo takes his guard-dog duties very seriously and will bark ferociously when I sneeze or Dutch sighs happily in his sleep. Because heaven knows we would not want to miss the fact that a noise was made. Through all this Dutch continues doing what he is doing, whether it is sleeping or smiling, he doesn't mind the barking.
So while I might complain about Bad Baby days, I am convinced that not only did I get a Good Baby, but a Perfect Baby!
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