Lessons, sometimes learned the hard way!

I will begin this with this statement, "I do not have children (I know a shock to a few!) and I understand lessons must be taught but really!!!"


Okay since I do not have children, as stated above, I do not always understand the way parents think. My dear sweet friend Ms. Yang (she is our ART teacher) has been teaching her sweet daughter (who is 7 I believe) a lesson the past 3 weeks. Her approach is very different this is why I must "blog" about it. Let me set up this picture please.....The Yang's are very simple people: they are vegans, do not have cable TV, and her daughter can only watch the non cable TV on Saturdays (and not for long either). So Yang's daughter has been wanting a pug dog for a very long time. Yet Yang wanted her to PROVE she was responsible enough to take care of this dog. (As if being a very smart, well behaved child is not enough)


Therefore her daughter got a STUFFED PUG DOG!!! (yes stuffed, as in NOT REAL) Yang told her daughter if she could prove to be responsible for this stuffed dog for 2 weeks then MAYBE she could have a real alive one. Her daughter very determined (like her mom) has taking this responsibility to the extreme. Every morning she takes her STUFFED dog out on a leash to the front yard. She waits for it to "potty" and then comes back in. From here she takes the dog in and plays with it, talk to it, and feed it. She even goes to the pet store and buys it cute things like shirts, toys, and collars. Yang will even pretend the dog has had an accident (place some chocolate chips on the floor) and call her daughter to clean up after her puppy. I believe that this may be the extreme side to proving a point....but I am happy to say it has all been worth it. What Yang's daughter doesn't know is that on FRIDAY....when she gets home she will have a REAL ALIVE PUG PUPPY waiting for her.


Man I hope when I do become a parent I am as creative as Yang. I know it seems silly but you know that when that dog arrives it will be well taken care of and loved. I can honestly say I probably would have given in about 1 week into this craziness. Yang I love your ways...you are such a wonderful mom and have raised an amazing little girl!

puppy-palooza!

Winston jumping for joy because his friends came over!

On Saturday Riley and Teri headed over to spend the day with his other sister Whitney. Whitney attends SMU and will be graduating in May! Yeah!!! While they were gone Chris and his cousin took off for golf. However, Casey brought over his 2 puppies to play. Once everyone returned we had puppy-palooza! Casey's dogs are pretty sweet to Winston. Toby the lab is only 6 months old so he is playful like Winston. Now Jack...he would be fine with out Winston bothering him, but put up with it all nicely. Not only did we enjoy letting the boys play, they loved it too!

Here are the boys, Jack, Toby, and Winston! Pre-flash...they were all siting, by the time the camera took it they were all up!

Riley sitting with Toby, he was a good puppy!

After Winston's friends headed home, us girls (Terry, Riley and I) sat down for a movie. Look how much Winston really loves Riley. He jumped right up on her lap and sat there for most of the movie.

The things we love.....

about WINSTON! I know I have not really put up a WINSTON post in some time, so here is the latest (maybe a little long, sorry). Winston has really come into his own little personality lately. He is now a happy 10 week old puppy with tons of energy. Winston is really a wonderful puppy, I don't think we could be happier with our little man. The best thing that I love is the potty training.....well I think for the most part he is doing AMAZING! The past week he has only had one accident (I am knocking on wood). Winston loves his schedule (as does his father). We found out the hard way last night that if he is off schedule it messes everything up. He loves to play. He is pretty good at fetching a ball, 3 out of 5 times he brings it back to you. He dislike plastic bottles. I have attached a video...it is a bit dark but you can see (or hear) how he hates them. If we place a plastic water bottle on the floor he goes crazy barking and circling it. It is the funniest thing ever. The other thing that makes me laugh is his night time snack. Okay so we heard that ice makes their puppy teeth feel better, so Chris gives him a night time snack. He puts some crushed ice in his water bowl. Winston picks out one by one a piece and runs around trying to eat it. They slip out of his mouth which drives him crazy, then he goes in for another. Yeah we end up with little water puddles around but it is at least 15 minutes of no biting.

BITING....grrr to this, but no worries we have a solution I HOPE! Today was a very big day for Mr. Winston, we signed up for PUPPY SCHOOL! That's right he will begin classes on February 25th, I am so excited. The down fall, he is still car sick. The trainer that we will be seeing for his puppy school suggested we take small trips in the car. She said it may help him get use to the car "feeling" and be less likely to get sick. Chris and I have taken this suggestion and tried it out. Chris the BRAVE father....and one who doesn't FOLLOW rules, took Winston last week to PetSmart for a car ride. He lets Winston sit in his lap while driving (which I am totally against, I think he needs to be in his kennel or bag for safety). Did Winston get sick? NO!!! Chris claims this is because he could see out the window...I think it was pure luck. I who have taken Winston the past 2 nights to PetSmart got to endure the car sick dog he is. Last night he made it there fine, then on the way home not so good. Today we made it there with no problems.....then we made it home. As I opened the door to the car and was telling Winston good job, he looked at me and puked. I think we may need a miracle here people. Next SATURDAY we have the horrid drive again.....to 635 and Preston for his last shot and microchip!! YIKES! Okay as you can see I could go on and on and on about our little guy. We love him so much and he is growing so fast! Any tips please send them on, we love to try new ideas!

Look at his sweet face

Winston's favorite spot

WINSTON ROBERTS

Thank you to all who help us with the name.  Chris and I really like them all...we even took turns calling him by each name.  One hour he was puppy, the next Winston, and so on.  However, we too last night came to the conclusion that we loved WINSTON best.  Thankfully, the results ended that way as well.  

Our next goal is for him to realize that Winston is his name.  Thus far he hears a lot of No...Oh no...NO NO NO!  I am sure (at least I hope) the No's will die down a bit soon.  He really is a great puppy.  Last night as Chris and I put him to bed and he just laid quietly in his kennel next to us we felt blessed.  He does great at sleeping thus far and I hope this continues.  However, I am worried about tonight since he has been in his "home" (what we are calling his kennel) off and on all day as Chris went to and from appointments.  Well I need to let the little guy out to potty, then I am off to tennis.  One last note, if anyone has great tips on biting and chewing (he loves to attack our pant legs...I am sure it is because he is so little, but still annoying) we would love to hear it.  Thanks again!

P.S sorry no cute pic, I used the apple and it doesn't have any pictures on it yet.  

We made it through our first night...

My cute boys!!

Well we have done it...we made it through the night! Let's do a quick recap of the evening. "Puppy" (yes we are still calling him this tell the votes are tallied tomorrow....SO VOTE!!) spent the evening playing like crazy. He loves to play, then we also went and saw a puppy friend up the street. I know my sister would be appalled that we took him around other puppies, due to parvo! But we know the friends very well, and their dogs are both very well kept. Puppy was not sure what to think of the big dog (a lab mix), but he liked their little Yorkie (she is a month older than Puppy). After play time it was home to take our FIRST BATH...Remember the car ride home yesterday, dewormer everywhere. He needed a bath, and he didn't LOVE it but didn't hate it either. After his bath we let him eat a little more. Then it was outside for the last time before bed time. As Chris took him out I prepared the bed. A nice cozy home if I don't say so my self. We put down a towel, his blankey (Chris bought it when he was out and we were at home.), and the warming bottle. It was ready to go so we kissed him goodnight and put him in his kennel (located in the kitchen). Then off to bed we (Chris and I) went.

Just after his first bath...He loves to lay on you...no matter where!

....after 40 minutes of listening to the little guy I couldn't take, I had to go in there. So I didn't want to bother sleeping daddy (Chris snoring it up!) with pillow and blanket in hand I went to the kitchen. Yes, I thought about moving him to the room but Chris and I had not really talked it over so I just made camp in the kitchen. He was so sad, but as soon as I laid down he calmed down too. He stuck his little paw out of the kennel and I rubbed it. Sound a sleep we both were when oh at 4 AM Chris comes running into the kitchen. I guess puppy had yelped a little, and Chris said he needs to go out. Chris grabbed him and out they went. Puppy did a good potty, and back in the boys came. Then Chris is like let's move him in to the room. I held puppy and Chris brought in the kennel. He placed it right next to the bed so I could still reach him if he cried. 4 AM till 7 AM not a peep came from that kennel, it was AMAZING!! Chris even got up around 6 and showered....Puppy and I never knew! So we did it the first night was over...

Look at my new scarf...

The rest of the day puppy has been so fun. We played and played, then Chris and I headed out for about and hour and a half. Puppy had to go into kennel again. He was not so excited about it but we heard you need to do it for small times everyday and he will get better. Since Chris and I both have to work we needed to prepare him now. Out we went....we did a quick lunch, Target trip, and then of course Petsmart. We bought sweet puppy a few more toys, puppy treats (since he is pottying so good outside), and a comb. Then we realized our time was up and home we went. I stood by the bedroom window just to see if he was still crying, but I couldn't hear him. Sure enough as we opened the front door.....crying it was. Chris ran in to save him and take him to potty of course. He was so happy to see us. Then we thought since it was such a nice day we would take a walk. No puppy didn't walk, he was carried but it was still nice to walk with him. After our wonderful walk it was playtime in the front yard. He loves his new toys. I have added a few pictures of the oh thousands I have taken. Please everyone pray tonight goes as wonderful as last night did. If you have not voted on a name, you have till 6pm tomorrow....HURRY UP HE NEEDS A NAME!!!!

Let's PLAY!!!


Oh my new chunk it chula....I love it and daddy does too!
So tired from playing.....

It's a Boy

Okay as a few may know Chris has been wanting a dog. He really wanted a puppy and I wanted a dog. Before Christmas he found this really cute one on petfinder, but she was gone in a jiffy. Since then he and I have really talked about it and been checking into more puppies/dogs. We had found a really cute one on line and saw they were going to be at a pet shop in Dallas. Therefore, last Saturday we loaded up and headed over. We really were not sure what to expect, it was a 1 to 1 1/2 year old male Yorkie Pug mix. We arrive at the store to find about 5 other people there too. I was a little worried, because I only thought she had this one Yorkie. Then in walks the rescue lady Dena with this other puppies. Chris and I were a little puzzled and it was mad house in there. These older ladies were fighting over the dogs...and the lady had to stop them and say she had a list. Chris and I just sat back and watched the craziness go down. Then I asked her about the Yorkie, well his foster mom had gotten sick so he didn't come. We were a bit bummed out, I mean we drove all that way. But she assured us that we could see him next Saturday (today). I told her I would email her to remind (it was crazy in there) her and we left.

When we got home I emailed away and Chris looked for more Yorkies. The Yorkies are hard to come by...that is ones that like cats and kids. Then Dana emailed back with great news that the dog would be there. We were happy and thought well we will check it out again. On Thursday I just happened to notice she now had puppies. There were 4, 2 male and 2 female. Oh gosh so I recontact her telling her that Chris really wanted a puppy and could we look at them both...With a waiting list started she was kind enough to put our names on it. That is the key we found out from the 1st time going to see the dog. YOU MUST get your name on the list...if you don't your out of luck.

Off we headed today to see what was in store for us. Would we love the 1 year old or a puppy (Yorkie, Papillon mix). As Chris and I drove over we chatted about it and thought we will see who catches our heart. Walking into the store I realize this is much different than last time.....there are over 20 people crammed in the store. I couldn't believe it....I was in shock. The Chris walked in (he was parking the car) and was in shock as well. That's when we were so thankful we had been her the week prior. Dana shows up with the dogs, 2 from last week that were not picked, the 4 Yorkie puppies, and the 1 year old. The craziness begins.....as people start grabbing at the puppies and yanking the out of the little high school girls. I felt so bad for them, so that is when Dana said, "No wait I have a list...." and she began calling off names. The fist name was called, NO ONE stepped up! The second name, a man who wanted a girl puppy. The third name an older lady who too wanted a girl. Then Emily was called.....She said would you like to look at the puppies or Dudley. I claim both and the high school girls hand us the 2 boy puppies. We look them both over one pulled our hearts more than the other. So we hand him back to the girls, where Dana yells the last name.... Now the hard part, the puppy or the 1 year old! We talk and hold the puppy, and well the puppy wins. There was another nice couple that just wanted the 1 year old too, so they went home with him. We got our new baby!!! As all the dogs were then spoken for the people begin to leave. Apparently the list was over 120 people, thank goodness we were there the week prior.


Chris cleaning the area for puppy!


From here Chris and I filled out his papers. (HE NEEDS A NAME SO BAD) Dana gave him one of his shots (we will have to go back for his last two and microchip) and some dewormer. Apparently their mothers milk may have worms in it, so they have to have som dewormer once they have been taken off the milk. Then we were off. Did I mention he peed on me when we were doing all this mess. Well I guess that's love. Chris and I still in puppy shock head home....okay well to Petsmart. In the car "puppy" (that is what we call him now) sat so nicely in my lap. Then we got stuck in traffic, there was a wreck in the HOV lane on 635....no more than had we passed the wreck did puppy puke. Wormer all over me.....my lap, my coat, my jeans, and a little on the car seat. Well that didn't stop us, Petsmart here we come. We picked up our items and headed home.


Since we have been home puppy has been doing great. Chris' house is pretty good for a puppy, no carpet in the main areas. We did roll up his big rug in the living room to keep it safe from puppy. However, I take him out about every 30 to 45 minutes to potty. He has gone potty outside every time, thus far. He is great...plays so much, eats his food, and then sleeps like an angel. We will see how tonight goes, I hope he loves his new crate!! Since his is only 6 weeks old they said it is a little early to have him potty trained but I want any help possible with this. To me the sooner were are potty trained the BETTER