Meet Reese

I did it. I got a dog. I don't really know what I was thinking, but I had to make a pre-emptive strike on my husband. He has always wanted a dog, but lived in rentals or apartments so he could never have one. He always said that he wanted a dog as soon as we got a house. However, his idea of a dog is a great Dane. I am sorry, but that is way too much dog for me. When I heard that my mom's neighbor Stephanie's dogs had puppies I thought to myself: why not have a look and see what you think. I was hooked from the moment I saw him. You would think that looking at a group of 13 puppies it would be hard to figure out which one to get, and it kind of was but then I saw him and kept letting my mind wander back to him. So, what did I do, I acted and bought. I did "ask" my husband first. He tried to say no because he wants a great Dane more than he would want a lab, but I had an answer for every question. My favorite question was: "If you get him right now while I am gone, will he even respect me as master?" I laughed at that one. Then he gave in out of his love for me, or was it because I threatened to let Nagorka, his bearded dragon, meet an untimely end... No, I would never threaten that! I just am a very persuasive person I guess. So, our little family has grown and I will be spending the next few week training a puppy. My dad says if I can't be bringing home a baby right now, this will be the next best thing. My dad is awesome. My mom however has a million reasons why no one should ever have a dog. I know the truth though, I saw her eyes looking longingly at my puppy. I know that she secretly wishes he were hers! Of course all of my siblings are so excited and are already arguing over who gets to help me with him. Special thank you to Chloe for helping me with his name: Reese, like a reese's peanut butter cup, or reese's pieces. I love it!

P.S. special side note: Andrew found out today that he will be leaving in 30 days so my countdown has begun! I cannot wait!