the day he came home

becoming friends…

proof my husband is a softie

chewing Yoda

hanging with his buddy

on the fireplace

on the bed

in the chair…with his buddy

dominating the kiddie pool

nose

those stinking eyebrows!

on the couch

on the fireplace…again

joining the dark side

his favorite sleeping spot

Man, I love this dog!

So.  I’ve decided to give up on this pesky PhD dream and do something different.

Yes, ladies and gentlemen, I’ve decided to become an actress.

As a matter of fact I had my acting debut yesterday.  Me, a book, a patio table, and one distinct line:

“Be a tree!”

Not only was “Doc” asked to be part of the newest puppy training video, but so were the kids and I.  We were asked to participate in the chaotic scene of teaching a dog not to jump on children.  While the kids got him all crazy and jumpy, I had to yell my now infamous line so the kids knew exactly when to show the dog playtime was over.

It was intense.  I had one of those big light reflectors next to my head and I believe I was rather good at taking directions.  While I didn’t actually get paid for my brilliant work, I did get a free leather leash and a compliment from my dog trainer that we have the softest toilet paper she’s ever felt in our bathroom.  

Leather and a soft ass compliment.  I’ll take it.

So, now I’m trying to decide where to take my career next.  I suppose I could go the reality TV route – Real Housewives, maybe.  Or if I’m really desperate for a staring role I suppose I could go for a little MILF porn.

At least then I’d get to have a cool name like Crystal Showers or Sheba Forrest.

As of now I’m just listed as Dog Owner #2.

Maybe I should just ask her to list me as Dog Owner #2 with the softest damn toilet paper your ass has ever felt.  

Doc is just shy of 6 months old now and has had no struggles making himself at home in our chaotic family.

He started out at just over 8 pounds.  This was the cute little booger the day he came home.

Now he’s just over 40 pounds and still in denial about not being a lap dog.

Doc recently graduated from his puppy training class and is now a certified AKC Super Star Puppy!  We got a diploma and everything!

But, the coolest news about Doc is that he’s going to be a movie star!!  Yep.  Our dog trainer also has a training video that is quite the seller on Amazon.  She’s in the process of filming the newest video and Doc is going to be one of the stars!  You might even catch my feet in some of the video, but I’m willing to concede the spotlight to him.

He’ll be demonstrating different tricks and commands as well as showing off his gorgeous face that always says You should give me anything I want because I’m cute and can manipulate my eyebrows.  


I admit he usually wins.

Which is why he often ends up here in the evenings instead of in his crate.  

Doc still thinks the kids hung the moon and whines everyday when they leave for school.  He’s developed an affinity for all stuffed animals and anything paper.  He helps me pack lunches every evening and waits patiently for me to reward him with the crusts from the sandwiches I’ve cut into hearts or stars or dinosaurs.

And his newest fascination…water.  No surprise, right.

Apparently the kiddie pool, a tennis ball, and a sunny day is all it takes to create the perfect night’s sleep for all munchkins and 4 legged creatures.  And, I’m totally down with that.