Friday Catch-Up!

Dear Faithful Readers,

No, I have not abandoned you - this week has just been...well, stressful. But today is Friday and I will be thankful for another week of life, for the blessings and the stresses it has brought me and celebrate that it the week is almost over!!

Our puppy, dear ole HB, has been sent to teach me patience. I thought I had remembered never to pray for it again, as a lesson learned from eight years of infertility and the adoption roller coaster, but undoubtedly, I must have slipped up and prayed for a little patience and understanding, because he is testing me in both areas.

The once cute puppy is turning into a stubborn teenager and we are beginning to "butt heads" over bedtime. He seems to think that it is appropriate to stay up all hours of the night, barking and howling, and no amount of pleading and crying or water squirting in his face changes his mind. I think I can, without hesitation, state that I have had only two-three hours of sleep each night this week. I am trying not to complain -- but it is getting hard.

Through all of this I have turned to the Dog Whisperer. Mr. Ceasar Millan has become my obsession and I faithfully tune in each day to watch and receive guidance from this master of all dog masters. He is truly amazing. If you have never seen his show - you have got to watch it. If you love a dog, you will love Ceasar.

I have been putting his methods into place in our home... we shall see if they work on HB - he is a bit of stubborn case, but we love him and it is worth the effort.

Now, if only I can stay awake to walk him - he might just let me sleep tonight!!

Have a great weekend - I promise, more posts next week. I hope I will be more rested and less likely to fall asleep at the computer keyboard.

Living Happily Ever After,
Beverly