It's a dog's world

My mother left me a message this morning telling me that I was getting a new step-sister. This was quite a surprise since to my knowledge my parents weren't divorced - let alone remarried. I talked to them just the other day so I didn't think either of those things could have occured that quickly or without my knowledge.

So I quickly called home and asked Dad... which of you is getting remarried resulting in a step-sister. He laughed (BIG sigh of relief - just kidding mom and dad) and said mom was finally getting the puppy she's talked about forever. So instead of a step-sister I got a new doggy foster (adopted?) sister.
Evidently this has been in the works for a couple of days at least since mom and dad had already been shopping for "puppy things" - gates, toys, bedding, etc. The new pup is a Shitzu female - still to be named.

Good dog story!

Unfortunately MY dog has not been so good the last two days. Yesterday I came home from work to find a "gift" pile by the back door...which wouldn't have made me too upset since it was by the correct exit and maybe he just couldn't wait. Unfortunately after cleaning that mess up, I noticed that something still smelled. As I moved through the house I discovered "gifts" on every rug in the downstairs portion of the house (5 to be exact). I was NOT thrilled with my dog. I made him stay outside all evening and spent quite some time cleaning carpets.

At about 6:30 this morning I was awakened to my husband's LOUD complaint that "He did it again!" Yep, doggy - allowed to sleep in our room at night - had left us another present. Fortunately my husband "found" it before I woke up - since I would have stepped right in it upon getting out of bed. Day 2 and doggy is once again banished to the outside.

Now the big questions are:
Why did he do "it?" Will he do it again?

Meanwhile, there he stands on the deck at the backdoor - staring in at me, nose to the glass, and looking innocent of any wrong doing.

So why do I feel guilty?

myrtle beach - here i come!

I'm off to the beach tomorrow for the annual SCAAIDD conference. Hope everyonoe has a good week! Be back Friday.