Rhyme had her best night last night. Very few barking moments and she quieted as soon as I said "no." Up at 1:30am to pee. Slept until 5:30am. I can live with that -- she bought herself a reprieve from the lower level crate.
The day was better than expected too. No dog fights, ALL potty outside, good walks. Yes, I got rained on (including at 1:30am). Yes, I got too much sun. Yes, it was hot as crap out. Yes, I added to my bug bite collection (even with the heavy-hitter spray on). Yes, I stayed in crappy clothes all day. Yes, I picked up tons of poop. But it was a win of a day. This might be okay after all.
We also survived fireworks. Everywhere! My pup freaks out. Rhyme wasn't super bothered by them. Her fears are mainly people based - so sad.
Golf was good - even after bitching about it. I "fixed" my problem with my fairway irons and was hitting well. Reading the greens like a champ too.
Monthly pains should be mostly over today.
Life is looking up. But it's hitting an all time hot today - ugh - those midday walks are going to suck. Can't win them all.
Whole30 is still plugging along. I haven't had anytime to think about snacking. Drinking doesn't even interest me right now either. I want sleep above anything else. And I need to be semi-coherent during the night. Food coma or too much wine just can't happen while taking care of a puppy.
My workout today is a short treadmill interval run. Nothing major because I have a string of days in a row without a rest day. I don't know what lifting will focus on tomorrow, so I'm just doing a quick cardio to get my sweat on and my mood happy (I have a few new songs on my playlist - fun).
This afternoon is cleaning crew day aka back-saving day. They are a good crew. I have to prep for them this afternoon.
That is all. Plain Jane day. I'll take it. I need it. Plus my house will be clean for 5 minutes today. Hope we ALL have a great day - you too cyber world!!
Wednesday, July 5, 2017
Tuesday, July 4, 2017
Happy Pictures
Sleeping puppy = good puppy!
In line at Starbucks. Sad, cuddle face for my sweet boy.
Before the war began.
After the war "ended" ... God willing. Maybe friends again?!?
Morning
As predicted ... morning came ... a lot earlier than I'd hoped, but with a new day is a fresh start (poetic).
At 5:30am, Rhyme had been out 3 times with only 1 pee. UGH. A goal for today was to take her out less frequently. The 3rd time was an emergency pee-stop rush outside.
My mood is still crappy. I have the start of cramps. I have a headache. I don't want to golf this morning. Ugly, ugly.
Sleep was sporadic. If she doesn't stop barking by the end of the week, I'll have to move her crate out of the bedroom and set an alarm for middle of the night potty. I must sleep soon.
In other news, by 5:30am I already did a load of laundry, bed sheets in process, dishwasher unloaded, floor swept. Productive -- that's a big THANK YOU to Whole30.
Keeping it short this morning. Rest day for my workout, golf at 9:30 and then dog, dog, dog.
At 5:30am, Rhyme had been out 3 times with only 1 pee. UGH. A goal for today was to take her out less frequently. The 3rd time was an emergency pee-stop rush outside.
My mood is still crappy. I have the start of cramps. I have a headache. I don't want to golf this morning. Ugly, ugly.
Sleep was sporadic. If she doesn't stop barking by the end of the week, I'll have to move her crate out of the bedroom and set an alarm for middle of the night potty. I must sleep soon.
In other news, by 5:30am I already did a load of laundry, bed sheets in process, dishwasher unloaded, floor swept. Productive -- that's a big THANK YOU to Whole30.
Keeping it short this morning. Rest day for my workout, golf at 9:30 and then dog, dog, dog.
Monday, July 3, 2017
18 little lbs -- 128; ME -- 0
Tonight is a guest post brought to you by my monthly
friend (who is arriving any day now)
That 18 lb little ball of energy is blowing me out of the water. I CAN NOT foster fail -- the bad kind, not the happy, love them for life kind.
She tested my every nerve today. The worst being fighting with my dog. They are really getting shitty with each other. All the bones and toys are put away unless they are separated. I talked to my foster mentor today and she had some good training tips and advise. Started implementing immediately.
My heart aches for my sweet boy. He looks defeated. That's not okay. He's a mama's boy and he looks at me like I abandoned him.
My heart aches for my little foster. She's had a hard 9 months of life and needs some love and time and training to be the dog she was meant to be.
I'm sad. Defeated too. Tomorrow is another day and I will take a big breath and do better. This is as hard as a foster gets. She's my Everest.
My hubby and son are impatient about the middle of the night barking to go out. But she has to potty. A little puppy can't hold through the entire night.
Since there is no reason to waste a good PMS, here's a little more:
Did I mention I'm covered in bug bites from all the dog walking in the trees?
Did I mention I have sunburn from where I missed the sunscreen?
Did I mention it's hot, humid and miserable every afternoon?
Did I mention that at least once a day I get rained on (even though *see above*)?
Did I mention all I ever do is pick up poop?
Did I mention I only wear ratty shirts and old shorts?
I ranted, vented, practically cried and I don't feel any better. UGH.
Post Party
It was a good day for the hubby. The final celebration in the books and it went well. Food, company, drinks, etc ... perfect.
I kept to W30 and tried the lime coconut drink again. Logistically, much better. The taste still lackedrum something but it was fun to drink.
Rhyme is doing well. Only one pee accident in the house yesterday - whoop whoop raise the roof!! It's really me being trained to know her needs, but that's a start. She's a smart one and is learning. She wants to potty at 2-3am though. Lordy, that needs to change. I'm very under slept and mama needs her sleep!
My dog hates her. This will be our last puppy. He doesn't like her puppy energy. Mature dogs work great for him. I need to respect him too. There are plenty of mid-aged fosters that come through Releash.
Rhyme is trying to get comfortable with my men. She actually sat with me on the sofa with my hubby. Progress. She hates my son though ... oops ... it's a drama every time he looks her way. I'm hopeful each day brings more learning and growing and trust. She's a little love bug 💕
In my world today ... 90 min MASSAGE this morning. Praise be. Enough said.
First a lift workout at home. Lunges, biceps, triceps and shoulders.
Then nothing but dog. Cooking reprieve today (hello left-overs and get-it-yourself day). She'll keep me busy and there's lots of house chores to do if I have the time. I'm glad nothing "has to" be done today. I might even take a nap *shock*. Still no monthly visitor. I thought for sure I'd have it this morning.
Okay folks ... have a great day. No INTENTION today -- my brain is toast!!
I kept to W30 and tried the lime coconut drink again. Logistically, much better. The taste still lacked
Rhyme is doing well. Only one pee accident in the house yesterday - whoop whoop raise the roof!! It's really me being trained to know her needs, but that's a start. She's a smart one and is learning. She wants to potty at 2-3am though. Lordy, that needs to change. I'm very under slept and mama needs her sleep!
My dog hates her. This will be our last puppy. He doesn't like her puppy energy. Mature dogs work great for him. I need to respect him too. There are plenty of mid-aged fosters that come through Releash.
Rhyme is trying to get comfortable with my men. She actually sat with me on the sofa with my hubby. Progress. She hates my son though ... oops ... it's a drama every time he looks her way. I'm hopeful each day brings more learning and growing and trust. She's a little love bug 💕
In my world today ... 90 min MASSAGE this morning. Praise be. Enough said.
First a lift workout at home. Lunges, biceps, triceps and shoulders.
Then nothing but dog. Cooking reprieve today (hello left-overs and get-it-yourself day). She'll keep me busy and there's lots of house chores to do if I have the time. I'm glad nothing "has to" be done today. I might even take a nap *shock*. Still no monthly visitor. I thought for sure I'd have it this morning.
Okay folks ... have a great day. No INTENTION today -- my brain is toast!!
Sunday, July 2, 2017
Heaven Help Me
Up at 3 am for a pee and poop walk (outside - good girl). Up at 3:30 just because. Up at 3:45 because maybe it's time to get up. Up at 3:50 because it's been five minutes. You get the picture. I gave up and got up (since hubby was grumping).
I tried tosleep nap on the sofa but a major case of the zoomies set in. Now I'm awake ... and she's sound asleep. Oh puppies. She needs to get on my schedule which includes SLEEP during the night!!
She's was successful with outside potty about 75% of the time yesterday ... that's progress and a win. Of course, that was me being ridiculously diligent -- have to start somewhere. Stillhating not loving men at all (that's part of the difficulty). Loves her walks. Loved the sprinklers on this morning (that's her lab showing - lordy they love water). Loves looking at her reflection - OMG so cute.
As hard as she is to handle, as tired as I am ... I love having her here. What a blessing. Dogs are nature's gift to man. When that tail is thumping and she's wiggling with excitement -- nothing better. She was so scared when she came here and now she's a bundle of HAPPY. (Except if there is a man in the room and he looks at her or talks or walks or breathes - we're working on that!)
Speaking of old man -- hubby is 50 today. Happy birthday to him 💗💘💙
I have lots of stuff to prep for his family party (bbq) today. We should have a darn good meal!! I simplified some things for me because puppy, but his goodies stayed on the menu. Some things I finished making yesterday (thank God). One big prep today is potato salad. I hate making it. Why? Who knows. I cooked the bacon and hard boiled the eggs already so maybe it will seem less annoying today 👅 (the tongue looks a bit like a butt). So many steps, such little reward.
I'm expecting my monthly fun any moment now. This weekend is the perfect storm of crazy. Puppy, party, PMS AND AC and refrigerator are acting up. Did I mention I'm exhausted. Running after a puppy is HARD!
Speaking of running - treadmill intervals today. Whatever I can muster. No push or pressure today. A good sweat and I'm finished.
I'm having a major case of wanting-to-sleep as I type this. My brain shut down. That's all I'm good for today. Happy birthday hubby XO (and happy birthday to my sister too)!
I tried to
She's was successful with outside potty about 75% of the time yesterday ... that's progress and a win. Of course, that was me being ridiculously diligent -- have to start somewhere. Still
As hard as she is to handle, as tired as I am ... I love having her here. What a blessing. Dogs are nature's gift to man. When that tail is thumping and she's wiggling with excitement -- nothing better. She was so scared when she came here and now she's a bundle of HAPPY. (Except if there is a man in the room and he looks at her or talks or walks or breathes - we're working on that!)
Speaking of old man -- hubby is 50 today. Happy birthday to him 💗💘💙
I have lots of stuff to prep for his family party (bbq) today. We should have a darn good meal!! I simplified some things for me because puppy, but his goodies stayed on the menu. Some things I finished making yesterday (thank God). One big prep today is potato salad. I hate making it. Why? Who knows. I cooked the bacon and hard boiled the eggs already so maybe it will seem less annoying today 👅 (the tongue looks a bit like a butt). So many steps, such little reward.
I'm expecting my monthly fun any moment now. This weekend is the perfect storm of crazy. Puppy, party, PMS AND AC and refrigerator are acting up. Did I mention I'm exhausted. Running after a puppy is HARD!
Speaking of running - treadmill intervals today. Whatever I can muster. No push or pressure today. A good sweat and I'm finished.
I'm having a major case of wanting-to-sleep as I type this. My brain shut down. That's all I'm good for today. Happy birthday hubby XO (and happy birthday to my sister too)!
Saturday, July 1, 2017
From 0 to 60
Life just got crazy!
Our foster pup is a handful. Not housebroken 💩, so scared, hates men, sheds like mad (hello lab mix) and crazy puppy energy. But we LOVE her!!! 💗 She's redecorated our house already (i.e. moving pillows, dragging pinecones ...) Lots of stuff got relocated to the closet lol! She loves other dogs and has a great time with our old man pup (thankfully).
Did I mention she got car sick - 3 times projectile over me, her and the car? Oh and it poured rain the entire day, traffic was a nightmare picking her up, got lost in the city. Yep - it was a day.
I'm beat and it's only begun. I'll give her credit though. In just one night, she's stopped barking at my husband (working on my son still), stopped crying in the crate, FINALLY done potty outside (fingers crossed), has her tail in the air and LOVED her walk this morning. Well done little lady!! I'm so proud of her. We have a long way to go, but we'll get there. She's snoring on her dog bed as I write 💕💜
(You can tell how abused she was ... makes me sick)
The good news is this probably turns off the W30 channel chat for a minute ... I eat and chase after a puppy. I'm on Day 13, I think. No time to ponder my missed wine. I'm glad I have some freezer meals to carry me through the initial crazy (thanks FoodSaver).
Rest day workout wise and I need it. Legs Thursday, arms Friday and my body is tanked. Plus a sore back from bathing a very stinky dog.
This will be a true test of the long lasting nail polish. So far, so good and my hands have been washed tons, plus showers, plus dishes, plus doggie bath, etc. I'm shocked actually. It's available on Amazon and if it lasts, I might buy it to use at home.
Okay, I need to use puppy nap time effectively and get some stuff done. Wish me luck!
Our foster pup is a handful. Not housebroken 💩, so scared, hates men, sheds like mad (hello lab mix) and crazy puppy energy. But we LOVE her!!! 💗 She's redecorated our house already (i.e. moving pillows, dragging pinecones ...) Lots of stuff got relocated to the closet lol! She loves other dogs and has a great time with our old man pup (thankfully).
Did I mention she got car sick - 3 times projectile over me, her and the car? Oh and it poured rain the entire day, traffic was a nightmare picking her up, got lost in the city. Yep - it was a day.
I'm beat and it's only begun. I'll give her credit though. In just one night, she's stopped barking at my husband (working on my son still), stopped crying in the crate, FINALLY done potty outside (fingers crossed), has her tail in the air and LOVED her walk this morning. Well done little lady!! I'm so proud of her. We have a long way to go, but we'll get there. She's snoring on her dog bed as I write 💕💜
(You can tell how abused she was ... makes me sick)
The good news is this probably turns off the W30 channel chat for a minute ... I eat and chase after a puppy. I'm on Day 13, I think. No time to ponder my missed wine. I'm glad I have some freezer meals to carry me through the initial crazy (thanks FoodSaver).
Rest day workout wise and I need it. Legs Thursday, arms Friday and my body is tanked. Plus a sore back from bathing a very stinky dog.
This will be a true test of the long lasting nail polish. So far, so good and my hands have been washed tons, plus showers, plus dishes, plus doggie bath, etc. I'm shocked actually. It's available on Amazon and if it lasts, I might buy it to use at home.
Okay, I need to use puppy nap time effectively and get some stuff done. Wish me luck!
Her professional head shot! A volunteer takes photos - baby blue eyes.
She found the toys and the dog bed. My guy is perplexed at her puppy play.
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