hi, from pumpkin

Arf! Its Pumpkin!

Its been 3 weeks since I've come home to Mommy. So far, its been pretty good, although today in particular sucks. Even though Mommy has been home all weekend, I've been stuck in my crate for most of it. I don't understand really what's going on - Mommy blathers on about "kennel time" and "going potty". I just cry and bark in my crate until I get tired of Mommy ignoring me, and every hour or so, I get let out to pee pee on the paper.

On top of that, I had to have my bath today AND get my nails clipped. But I got my revenge. After she cleaned me and my mat, and went into the shower, I poo'd all over the kitchen and rolled around in it. When she came out, smelling like fruit, she said something like "you suck". I'm not sure what that means, but I'm sure I'll get a treat.

I'm adapting well to my new home. At first I was scared, but then I discovered the Alpha female in me. Mommy thinks that she's going to be the pack leader. Right now, I'll let her think so, but wait until I hit my terrible two's! Oh ho! But I think she's very proud of me, because I've learned to be "Quiet", and to "Sit" before I eat or play. I don't quite understand this "Down" thing she keeps saying - all I know is that she drags the treat away from me and tries to push me down onto my elbows.

Sometimes we get to go out for walks around the building, and sometimes she puts me in a little bag and we go out into The World. I can stick my head out, but I can't go much further. I like The World - there's lots of people for me to kiss. I especially like it when people come over to my house and pet me. One time, a bunch of people came over and brought me treats. It was like a big kiss party! But I got tired after like an hour, and fell asleep.

Oh, I'd better get off the computer before Mommy finds me and gets mad. I already hear the "Ehn ehn!" and "Stop it!" coming on...

my friends make me happy

And nothing makes me happier, especially when I am down or irritated, than reading new entries on my friends' blogs:

Rob: http://rob-style.blogspot.com/
Dustin: http://fakedustin.blogspot.com

I wish they would post more often. So insightful.

countdown to pumpkin

... only 4 days left!

I'm so excited! I've decided that Pumpkin is ridiculously cute. I can't wait :-) We're going to throw her a Puppy Shower. I've got a Baby Registry and everything.

If you want to get something for the little one, check it out. Everything is $20 or less.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/baby/1WYJNFJJZ9C30

Woof!

i can't help it - i'm in love

I look at Pumpkin's picture at least 10 times a day, and I can't get over how cute she is. So teeny! Nathan said that all puppies are cute, but he's wrong - Pumpkin is extra cute. Even cat people say so.

I love the expression on her face, so much like my silly-Dindle's. If they end up getting married, they will have the most confused looking hot dogs ever. And her eyes are gorgeous. But its really the nose that does it for me. That little nose - it kills me! I wonder if she can sense that, all the way across the country, there is someone who is already in love with her.

My anxiety has turned into anticipation, especially now that things are starting to fall into place. I figured out what to do with the house to get her situated, and I found an *awesome* pet sitter to take her out during the day when I'm at work. She lives in the building, loves doxies, and is doing it for $10 a day. Excellent! Even more important than the money, I'm happy that Pumpkin will have someone else around who will love her :-)

Not that I'm worried about this little one getting love. I'm sure she's going to be spoiled rotten. Rob is already searching for an A|X doggie sweater for her...

the baby! the baby!

Ladies and gentlemen, meet Pumpkin... the most adorable baby ever! And she's all mine!