i'd like you to meet...

The newest member of our little family.  We are {for now} calling him Jet.  Although his name has changed 3 times since we brought him home this afternoon.  I *think* we are going with Jet but who knows how these crazy kids of mine will be feeling about the name tomorrow.

We were supposed to get a chocolate female lab.  BUT my kids won out.  Well, Connor won out, Jack would really have cared less.  After discussing it with the breeder I thought this mellow little dude would be a better fit for our family.  So far so good.  He is very calm and sweet and loves to snuggle with anyone that will let him.  The boys are completely infatuated with him and have already started bickering about who the dog likes best.  He is a little doll.  I think he will be a good fit to our family.  So far only 1 potty accident in the house and crate training begins tonight.  He LOOOOOVES to ride in the car and was soooo good on the hour and a half drive home from the breeder.  Didn't whine until we were about 5 mins away from home.  No accidents in the car, he slept almost the entire way home.  And for the record....

I am the BEST MOM EVER. 

At least today I am.  At least that's what Connor said.  I hope this lasts for a little while, his high opinion of me.  Cuz honestly?  I bask in that stuff.  Love it soooo very much.

I told them last night that "we are taking a special trip tomorrow".  Connor HATES surprises.  He always has to know the plan, the deal, the low down, the straight scoop on anything.  The boy can't even stand to NOT KNOW what we are having for dinner as I am cooking it. 

Anyway, this morning we piled in the car, took a quick detour to pick up my friend Shannon (hey girl!) and off to the breeders we went.  Once we got there and Connor saw the many many MANY pups in their little kennels I asked him "do you know what we are here for now?"  he grinned from ear to ear and said "to get a puppy???"  Ummmm yeah.  To get a puppy.  His face was like Christmas he was so happy.  And just the night before he had asked me again "mom, when are we going to get a dog?"  Made my heart damn near bust to be able to do this for him.  He is IN LOVE with this dog and I know they will grow to be great friends.  A boy needs a dog.  And my boy just got his.  Momma is taking a strong liking to the little furball herself.  I am a straight up sucker for a cute fuzzy face.  OMG this dog is my best.  LOVE IT.

So off to take the furry one outside and make him potty before i crate him up.  sooooo not looking forward to the whining but maybe i'll get lucky.  maybe.  :D

Stay tuned for more puppy stories, as there are SURE to be many more.

~h

Comments

[syndee]

Awww... what an adorable little guy!!