Good Couch Sheets

He looked remorseful for peeing on the couch

When we bough our beautiful new couch a few months ago, we also bought a couch cover. Under the couch cover, the cushions are wrapped in a fleece blanket. Over the couch cover, we have 2-3 sheets draped over the whole thing.

I have several "good couch sheets". I never knew that could be a thing. Good couch sheets are king sized (big enough to really cover the most area of the couch) and kind of a jersey material that stays in place and doesn't slip too much.

So when I woke up this morning and there was a giant wet spot on the couch, I wasn't too worried and not upset at all. Grif looked pretty sad, but I immediately kissed and snuggled him and assured him that I loved him more than the couch (and, in terms of investment, I've put like, a million times more into him than the couch).

I like having nice things and it's important to me that my house and the things in it are clean. But having dogs (especially a special needs dog that regularly projectile vomits, slobbers, poops and pees seemingly without control) has taught me to have perspective. Things are just that- things. Nothing lasts forever and everything can be replaced.

Grif does his best- he is actually pretty well potty trained. But he has accidents. Which is why I am the foremost expert in pet cleaning products and pet-proofing furniture. Perhaps some day I will go into business. Until then, I will continue the battle of cute vs. keeping my house clean.

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving!

A bit too much turkey left Griffin and Olivia pretty sleepy!

Olivia and Griffin's 5 Year Photos

Olivia and Griffin turned 5 in October, and, as I have done every year, I had their photos taken. The photo session happened to be a week after Nate and I got engaged, so the bullies and I decided to include him this year.

When Nate and I first started dating, he thought I was a CRAZY dog lady who worried too much about Olivia's feelings. Three years later, HE is just as dog focused as I am (is it coincidental that our engagement happened once he went dog crazy???).

Anyway, here are some of my favorites-

Worst Dog Ever

Griffin bit a guy in his prosthetic hook arm today. Yes, go ahead and re-read that- my dog bit a man in his hook hand.

Kill me now.

We were at the park and a man saw Olivia chasing her ball and he approached, asking me, "how did you teach her to do that?" I get approached at least twice a week when we are at the park- we are a spectacle, so this is pretty common. Then the man turned his attention to Grif and Griffin was his super friendly, wiggly, adorable self. The man bent down to pet him and as he did, Grif jumped up and bit his hook. Griffin LOVES tools and is very curious about everything, so I can't say I'm surprised that he reacted that way. But I was shocked when he did it and I apologized profusely as I grabbed him.

The man was very understanding and said, "whoa! He's a playful one!" I was relieved that he wasn't mad, but I was still mortified and absolutely wanted to strangle Griffin.

Anyway, other than that, the bulldogs have just been hanging out, going to daycare & the office, playing at the park, living the life.

Announcement!

Griffin and Olivia have an announcement---

On Tuesday of last week, Nate told me that on Friday, I needed to be ready by 4pm with an overnight bag packed. I said, "wait, overnight? I need to call my mom to have her come stay with the dogs!"

He told me he'd already taken care of it.

I asked if "taken care of" meant that he was planning on leaving a big pile of food in the living room, telling Olivia to be in charge, or if he'd called my mother. He told me he thought Liv could handle it.

I called my mom and asked her what she was doing Friday. She said, "nothing."

I asked if that meant nothing at my house and then explained the situation. She agreed that Olivia would definitely rise to the occasion.

Despite everyone's confidence in my darling bulldog, Nate had already arranged for my mom to stay and he surprised me with a stay at an amazing B&B, fabulous dinner and a romantic proposal. 

We're getting married!

Noisy Dogs!

Do all dogs make as much noise as my dogs do? Is it a bulldog thing? Sometimes I feel like I am living with mini zoo animals.

This video is of Griffin hanging out in my office. 

On Thursday of last week, the bullies and I went to camp for a few days. The minute I brought the cooler out of the basement, it was OVER. Olivia was barking and whining and wouldn't let me out of her sight. She was SO excited to go to camp. She was driving me INSANE.

A few cute photos from the weekend-

Snuggling

Snuggling

Olivia and Abby hanging out at camp

Last night, I was sitting on a chair in my room, watching
a show on my computer. Griffin cried until we traded. He was happy
once he had the chair and I was on the floor...

Snuggling Sunday

It's a cold rainy Sunday and we're being lazy. The four of us are spending the day snuggling on the couch. Nate and I have just started watching Breaking Bad on Netflix and we're hooked. There's nothing better than a lazy day wearing sweatpants, snuggled under a blanket on our new (super comfy) couch. We've got two fat bulldogs to keep us warm and life is good.

The new ottoman is very big, which is perfect for all of us...

Olivia is tired and looks annoyed that we woke her up.

Grif is also tired.... 

Guess who woke up and decided that we should be done watching....