This song always makes me think of my Nana. Next month, on the 12th, she'll have been gone for two years.
You sheltered me from harm
Kept me warm, kept me warm
You gave my life to me
Set me free, set me free
The finest years I ever knew
Were all the years I had with you
And...
I would give anything I own
Give up my life, my heart, my home
I would give ev'rything I own
Just to have you back again
You taught me how to love
What it's of, what it's of
You never said too much
But still you showed the way
And I knew from watching you
Nobody else could ever know
The part of me that can't let go
And...
(Repeat chorus)
(Bridge:)
Is there someone you know
You're loving them so
But taking them all for granted?
You may lose them one day
Someone takes them away
And they don't hear
The words you long to say
(Repeat chorus)
Just to touch you once again
Milo is the smartest puppy EVER!
He has one of those toys where you put the treats inside and they have to get them out. Well usually he just sniffs it and then waits until you turn it over.
Today I put some treats in and put it on the floor and he rolled it around with his nose until the treat fell out! HE IS THE SMARTEST BOY ON EARTH!!!!
Milo has his own little webspace now.
http://www.dogster.com/dogs/572280
He's doing so good. I'm SO glad I got him, he makes coming home a pleasure. I used to hate coming home to an empty apartment, but as soon as I pull in the parking lot he's on my mind.
I can't wait to move into my house [July 13th], I think he'll love it. Plus I can crate him in the living room since it's open from the front door to the back. And it'll be easy to keep him off the carpet because I can just shut the bedroom doors.
And he'll have his own backyard and we can walk to the park.
Yesterday at lunch I drove through the park and saw a deer, and running ahead of her was her baby! Doe, a deer. And I swear it looked like Bambi with a twitchy little tail and white spots. The deer here are always on the golf course eating the grass, at any time of day. I know they can be a nuisance and they eat people's flowers and shrubs, but it's cool seeing one at noon.
Dating sure has its ups and downs. I've made it clear that I'm not looking for commitment right off the bat, but it still doesn't stop me from getting my feelings hurt.
Last night Milo had his second playdate with my friend's Shelties..........
Major and Milo have very similar coloring, Milo looks a lot like Major did when my friend brought him home.
In the right hand corner is Reveille, she's younger than Major and she hates Milo.
When they're outside Major runs around and lets Milo chase him, but sometimes he'll double back on Milo. Milo won't back down though. Neither of them are able to teach Milo about pecking order.
He's doing a lot better, he's stubborn about housebreaking though. He also likes to tell me - by barking and growling and biting - when he doesn't agree with me. I'm going to take him to the PetSmart puppy training classes when he's old enough. He'll be 8 weeks this Sunday, he has to be 10 weeks to be in class.
In other news, I went out with a guy I met on an adult dating website. I seem to be having more success on this site than the cutesy dating sites like match.com or okcupid.com. I think it's because on this site you can post naked pictures of yourself. Not that I did, or the guy I met, but obviously ..... well, I'm not sure WHAT obviously, but something, because it's been more successful for me.
There's a lady who lives in the complex who has stopped twice now to molest my puppy. She talks the worst and most annoying puppy talk to him, let's him bite her and makes him breathe in her nose so she can smell his breath. His breath smells like a mixture of poo and stale coffee. Who knows, maybe her husband just left her.
Inspired by Ample Sanity's ducked up post I decided to do my own themed linked post. I chose Grape Gum as my theme. Let's see what I found.
Grape gum gives Unicorns power!
Japanese grape gum art by Greg McElhatton
The beauty of the Grape Gumball
Buying grape gum in Jenin, Israel
Michael Jordan likes grape gum
Because sometimes you'll lick your finger and think, "Oh man, WHAT was that?"
I have yet to meet someone who does not tell Milo he is cute. Because he is. And some say, "You are cute," like they can't believe they think he's cute. Corgi's are cute dogs. And they are sweet. Milo, however, doesn't know he's supposed to be sweet. This morning he was full of piss and vinegar - not vinegar so much as piss - but he made me break a sweat. And it's hard because I want to teach him correctly, and I'm learning just as much as he is about what works and what doesn't. I don't yell at him, and if I catch myself raising my voice I stop talking. I've never spanked him or yelled at him for pottying on the floor. If I catch him, though, I'll say NO and take him outside. Tonight he actually sat in front of the door, which made me so happy. I can't believe he's learning this fast, though, so maybe it's just a fluke.
Today I had to give another $500 in earnest money on pushing the closing date on the house to the 13th of next month. Then the title company called me and said, We can't take this check, we need a money order. So I have to try to get one this weekend. School starts next month, and I have to pay $700 for that. I'm thinking about trading my truck in, but everytime I really start thinking about it I get sick to my stomach. I applied for a part-time job at a record/book/video store today to supplement my income. If there is ever one thing, just ONE THING I can teach someone, it's do not ever, EVEREVER get a credit card. EV. ER.
He's been asleep like that for 1/2 hour now. I don't know why he loves chewing on the middle part of that toy. It must be comfortable or he wouldn't stay like that. Last night he slept all the way through until morning without getting up to go outside. I woke up about 4 times, checking on him. I'm a nervous dog-mother.
Having a puppy is cutting into my swimming time. I wish I could take him to the pool with me. There are people at the pool that swim in their clothes. And I don't just mean they have a t-shirt on over their suit. I've seen girls get in with their jeans and shirt on. Or capri pants and shirt. Just fully clothed and they get in the pool. Since when is it okay to do that at a public pool? And I have yet to see an adult working at the pool. Everyone there is 18 and under, from the looks of it. The only thing they blow their little whistle for is running and hanging on the lane lines. The next kid that swims across my lane while I'm swimming is going to get their neck stepped on.
Last night Milo and I went to the park, did I already write about this? He's such a trooper. He gets very sassy with leaves and likes to put them in their place. He also likes telling my feet what to do, I think because they're shorter than him. He's started barking and likes to bark at me when I tell him to do something like "stop chewing on my foot" or "don't chew on my books". He barks AND turns his head, both telling me off and ignoring me. I have to stop thinking it's cute or he'll grow into a bully. I wish there was a dog park nearby so he could be dominated a little by older dogs. My friend's dog did snap at him the other day when Milo bit him, and that type of behavior could help him stop biting.
I'm really tired today, but not sure why. My butt's been dragging, figuratively and literally, since I got up this morning. Milo only woke up around 2:30am to go out, so it's not like I was up with him all night. I need to go home and take a nap before I go to sleep.
Last night I took my puppy, Milo, to my friend's house to play with her two Shelties. He wore himself out running around after them. Today I took him to the park to do some leash training and he did a great job. He pulled and whined at first, but then he trotted along after me. I'll feel better when his little legs grow and he doesn't have to run everywhere. He is just pooped now.
And Golfwidow gave me a good idea, so I took a picture of Milo next to something so you can see how little he eeess......
My date from Saturday wasn't ignoring me on IM. He was in the hospital getting his gallbladder removed. How bizarre is that? That's totally a Laverne & Shirley or Three's Company episode. I know how much that sucks from my sister, she had hers out and she was hurtin' for certain.
I feel like caca tonight, but that's good because I won't be eating dinner, which means nothing really. It's not like I'm going to LOSE 10 lbs. because I skip a meal.
It is so hot here already and it's only June. In 26 days I'll be divorced. In 30 days I'll be a homeowner.
How cute is Milo?
So, the guy I went on a date with I think has lost interest. Maybe because I'm FAT. Oh well. Men either suck or they don't, but I haven't met one that doesn't yet. Not losing hope.
I'm trying to get a picture cute enough to send in to cuteoverload.com.
But I want one that shows his little tail-less but, his little ears, his little nose, and his big paws.
I have to take him out to poop because he ate about 15 minutes ago. When you're that small food doesn't have far to travel. He's been pooping and peeing all day. I can't wait until his bladder grows up.
I survived my first date in 10 years. It went well, I thought. I got to the restaurant about 4:45pm, and ordered a beer. I mentioned to the waitress about it being sort of a blind date, and she said, "You're shaking! Do you want a shot?" but I stuck with beer. He showed up around 5pm and we chatted a bit. It was awkward, I think he was nervous too. We ate and talked and then I wanted to go back to my apartment because...........
That's my new little puppy! He's only peed on the floor a couple of times, but that's my fault. I have to pay better attention to his body language. I have to give him a name, too, and quit calling him Hey, whenever I catch him chewing. He makes such little poop, too, it's cute. So long as it stays outsdie.
From the back he reminds me of a little bear.
Hopefully we'll have another date. I enjoyed his company. We ended the date with a handshake because he has a cold and during dinner a cold sore emerged on my lip. That's how stressed I was about this date. I had fun. I hope next time is even funner. More even funnerest.
