Reality check

Last night, I had a bad attitude and slightly fell into what some might call scrooge. I don't know what came over me. It could have been the fact the my sweet baby girl was so very demanding last night. It couldve been that I felt like my house was so cluttered and seems to be shrinking daily. I am running out of spaces to "be creative" in organzing. It could've been I was so very tired. Whatever it was, I found myself making the comment to my sister (who quickly put me in check), "I can't wait to take down this Christmas tree and re-organize everything!"
What? Did I say that? That is totally out of character for me. I was losing my patience with Natalie, all she wanted was to play kerplunk, when I told her I had too much to do. She helped me stuff Christmas cards when it hit me. As she was stuffing away, she said "I wish everything was done and we could just cuddle on the couch" (Heart melting) What was I doing? Someday she won't want to cuddle on the couch. So I calmed myself down in a hot bubble bath and we cozied on the couch. I feel much better this morning! I'm ready to enjoy life again! We are going to meet my friend Nicole for coffee this morning and tomorrow, Melissa arrives! We always have a great time! I'm ready to enjoy this winter break with Natalie and celebrate the season!

*SOMETHING FUNNY FROM THE MOUTH OF NAT* when I put her to bed last night, she says "Can you shut my door all the way?" I said sure, why? "well Charlie is a bed hog". I had to laugh. This girl begged and pleaded with Charlie to sleep with her the first few days. Not to mention, she is the biggest bed hog. I just smiled and said "ok, now you know how mama feels when you sleep with me." She just laughed! 

 

Welcome Charlie

Natalie has been wanting a dog for quite some time now. I've attempted to find a puppy or dog before, but never found the right fit for us. I responded to a few craigslist ads and none worked out. So last Saturday night I decided I would post an ad on craigslist and say a prayer that if it was to be, it would come to me. I simply said i was looking for a hypoallergenic medium sized dog.

Sunday afternoon, I received an email from Carol telling me she and her husband found a dog and she came across my posting when she was posting to lost and found. She sent this picture.

He melted my heart instantly! We exchanged a few emails and talked on the phone. She was convinced that he was dumped near her home in Newark. No one claimed him and I arranged to pick him up on Tuesday. Ashley and I drove to John and Carol's beautiful home and farm in Newark. We immediately fell in love with this little guy. We loaded him up and took him to the vet to get checked out and catch up on shots.

  While at the vet, they scanned him for a microchip and he had one. Who knew this little gitch would be yet another blessing. He was not registered to anyone, so we are able to register him to us. He had a clean bill of health. The vet and the microchip told us that he is about 1-1 1/2 years old and he is a pure bred soft coated wheaton terrier. Another blessing...it's rare to come across this kinda dog for free! 

The plan was for him to stay with Ash, Andy and Ralph, and I would surprise Nat with him on Christmas morning. He and Ralph were not really compatible temporary roomies, so I changed plans and brought him home to Natalie that night.

PURE EXCITEMENT!!

She too fell in love with him! He is such a good dog. He is somewhat trained with basic commands, house broken, crate trained and for good with children and families. I've updated Carol and her family about him and she expressed the kindest words. She prayed about what do do with this dog she found. She felt that he was meant to be a part of our lives. I agree! He just fits with us. We now share this bond of a Christmas blessing with a beautiful family. My only prayer now is that if by some chance someone lost this precious dog, that God will give them peace that Charlie is safe and taken care of and take away the hurt they may be feeling.  

Thanks John and Carol for taking this little guy in and reaching out to me!

Merry Christmas!

Charlie loves the snow

This is how he sleeps

 

Update 2

Well, I made made Thanksgiving goal and set a new one. I want to lose 20 pounds by Christmas. I am currently down 17.8 pounds! It's getting tough with holiday parties and get togethers. If I make this goal, my new one wil be 30 pounds by Valentines day!