What a crazy, eventful, and a totally chaotic blessing of a week this has been! From working extra to make up for my missed days, to picking up our newest edition, throwing him a welcome home party, and then finally, all the new puppy duties we have taken on.... whew. I am poooooped, but oh so happy hearted. My cup runneth over with love. This little guy is absolutely p e r f e c t!
Go ahead, enjoy some pictures of his home coming...
Everyone said, "It's like baby practice!" Y'all... you guys weren't kidding. Up every 2-3 hours of the night to walk him outside (and the temperatures outside weren't too pleasant), feeding schedule, prepping his food for his puppy teeth, making sure he doesn't drink city water at first, potty training, crate training, vitamins, special bath regimen with baby wipes (which by the way took us 20 minutes to pick out at the store to make sure it didn't have alcohol in them, and had aloe for his sensitive skin), teaching him not to chew on EVERYthing, and swooning every time he falls asleep and counting each and every roll he has. You did see those rolls, didn't you? I mean, how can you miss them. Ahhhh-dorable. He is worth every single minute of standing outside, freezing, and every hour of sleep missed.
Lucy & Charlie haven't exactly gotten used to him, yet, and I'm running out of ideas. We have tried loving on them while he comes up to them so they don't feel threatened, engaging them in play together for camaraderie, and sweet talks for encouragement. No luck. I can't tell if they're being skittish, cautious or if they're scared?? If anyone has any advice, do leave it in my comments box!!!
Furthermore, we have to register his AKC papers soon, and I have to think of a name that no one else has taken! We are thinking about using Josh's late grandfathers last name "Grimsley" somehow... Sir Duke Grim Treadway? Again, if you have any suggestions, let me know!!
It's fun to see Josh step up to the plate and turn into a "daddy", and how he wakes up to take him out in the middle of the night or volunteering to take him to his first vet visit. I am so proud of my sweet man. I know one day he'll make a great daddy... but no time soon, haha! Let's get down that aisle first, yeah?!
Just look at that cheese... Happy Daddy!
Speaking of weddings... :D .... planning for our upcoming nuptials has been fuuuuun! I am totally in my element. We have picked a photographer, she's amazing!! I will make sure I can get her permission for a shout out in future posts to come so that she gets the credit she totally deserves. We interviewed a few florists, bakeries, wedding planners, DJs, and have been "pinteresting" it up... and when I say "we", we all know I mean "me"! Ha! Josh has actually been taking the wedding planning pretty well. He has helped me pick out an invitation style, tuxedo colors, and wedding colors along with other small details. Gotta keep that man busy, girls! ;) The biggest to-do on my list is to lose some weight and tone it up. Currently researching, err... postponing... my efforts as to which "diet" aka "life style change" I want to dive into, so if you readers have any suggestions, please leave your comments below! I am pretty sure I am going to try the "21 Day Fix" and see where that takes me. Wish me luck!!
Well, I believe I have brought everyone up to speed on my totally mundane to you but oh-so-exciting life for me! I really enjoy taking the time to write about the little, or BIG, things that take place in my life!! I hope soon to take the time to blog about my fun DIY projects, recipes I've tried, and cool wedding planning tips I figure out along the way. Stay tuned for more fun ahead!
Time for Dukes potty break before bed... xoxo.
Love Always, Katie
