Before bedtime is playtime with ginger. The girls have started going to bed, alittle later at 8ish. More time to wear themselves out w/their new best bud.
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Nightly Rituals
Our evening walks before dinner, for momma's waistline and to stimulate the kids appetite--- it's a decent work-out. The trail is right across the street from us. It takes us up and down hills, bamboo-lined arches, tadpole-lily ponds, a rock-throwing creek and friendly horses.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
New Addition
HELLO Ginger! The girls' early bday present. She's a labradoodle. She had ALL the criteria momma was looking for
1) pretty white, tan color
2) curly poodle hair (for poppa's allergies)
3) medium build, will be 40-45 lbs grown (for protection)
4) GREAT social personality (to deal w/the girls' craziness)
5) a puppy-- only 10wks old (for the cat's comfort)
her name, Ginger is for:
1) her color (like the cat's name: Red)
2) in memory of Eric's childhood dog, Dinko (named after the tree)
3) it sounds asian-ish (like momma)
she is like a newborn baby. the first night she woke up every 3hrs, lonely and upset, so we moved her into our bedroom and after 2 nights, she's happy in her crate and even at awakening will play quietly until let out.
like a newborn, she is more work, as least for momma (hence the abscence from the blog). Ginger is up at 6AM. she goes potty while momma waters the plants (she is 100% night trained, she'll hold it until morning and 80% day trained, as long as she's let out at regular 1hr intervals---such a good smart girl!).
By the time the girls are awake at 7:30AM, Ginger's been fed, exercised and gone potty a 2nd time. But she's worth it. Like a newborn, she is pure innocence and affection--- but who will never truly grow up!
the girls are still warming up to her, she is secondary to their relationship. but in time, i'm sure all three will be inseparable. and poodles can live up to 15-20 yrs, lots of time for bonding! who wouldnt love love such a cute dog!
1) pretty white, tan color
2) curly poodle hair (for poppa's allergies)
3) medium build, will be 40-45 lbs grown (for protection)
4) GREAT social personality (to deal w/the girls' craziness)
5) a puppy-- only 10wks old (for the cat's comfort)
her name, Ginger is for:
1) her color (like the cat's name: Red)
2) in memory of Eric's childhood dog, Dinko (named after the tree)
3) it sounds asian-ish (like momma)
she is like a newborn baby. the first night she woke up every 3hrs, lonely and upset, so we moved her into our bedroom and after 2 nights, she's happy in her crate and even at awakening will play quietly until let out.
like a newborn, she is more work, as least for momma (hence the abscence from the blog). Ginger is up at 6AM. she goes potty while momma waters the plants (she is 100% night trained, she'll hold it until morning and 80% day trained, as long as she's let out at regular 1hr intervals---such a good smart girl!).
By the time the girls are awake at 7:30AM, Ginger's been fed, exercised and gone potty a 2nd time. But she's worth it. Like a newborn, she is pure innocence and affection--- but who will never truly grow up!
the girls are still warming up to her, she is secondary to their relationship. but in time, i'm sure all three will be inseparable. and poodles can live up to 15-20 yrs, lots of time for bonding! who wouldnt love love such a cute dog!
Sunday, May 03, 2009
What's your name?
the birthday countDown has begun. if you havent figured out the theme from all the recent posts, it's gonna be a bugs party!
look for your invitation in the mail for a july 4th bday bbq party! cant believe the little ppl are turning 3!
look for your invitation in the mail for a july 4th bday bbq party! cant believe the little ppl are turning 3!
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