Our Staycation

This week has been a wild ride for us Charlotte.  First, mom had to go back to work, but just for this week and then she's home with us until November!  While she was gone we had a number of visitors come by while I was babysitting my sister.  I can't tell you about the start of her school week without stating how horrific her first day back was.  You see, I got me a little flea.  Mom didn't know that, until she got up at 3am to feed you.  Afterwards, she and I went potty and she was petting me, as usual.  When she did, she noticed something quick and jumpy, and sure enough, it was a flea.  Well, she lost it on me.  So she got out her flashlight and looked for 30 minutes.  Poor mom was sure tired so she asked dad for help (a lot of help that was).  Long story short, never found he flea, never went back to bed.  So Thursday was a looooong day for her first day back.  But, enough about the stress....

First, Aunt Jodi watched you while I took a day of rest.  Being on-call 24/7 is exhausting, so she helped me out by taking you.  She speaks my language.  I hear you had a great day!  You slept, ate, and had a dance party.

Next, Aunt Nikki stepped up and came two days!  We went on several walks, played, and snuggled.  She even let me lay outside to sunbathe while you cuddled with her.

Then my grandma and grandpa Myers came over.  They even brought Mamaw and Papaw to assist them.

If there is one thing Grandpa Myers will teach you it's how to take a good nap.  Great bonding for you two.

You were all smiles for them!  They even said you stayed up most of the day mom was gone!  I wouldn't know, I sure don't miss a nap.  

Finally we wrapped up the week with Aunt Amber.  She took us on several walks!  Yahoo!  I have to say, you ate, and pooped, the best with her.  That sure made mom really happy!  She even put you in a cute outfit to nap in.  

We did a great job at making our friends and family feel welcome.  But it sure was hard work entertaining them so much.  Once mom got home, we were spent.  

She sure loved seeing her friends but she could NOT wait to come home and be with us.  

Thank you for coming into our lives, Charlotte.  Without you, mom would be a work.   I can't wait to spend this fall together!  

Love,

Nelson

Keep Your Head Above Water

So you'd think this could be some profound post about surviving life based on the title.  Au contraire, my friend.  You really just need to work on keeping your head above water.  Today was your first swim class!

So far, unimpressed.

This noodle thing was awesome, until mom made you try to swim.  

Check out your head potential in the back.  This calls for some serious tummy time.  

Although you may not have been the best swimmer at your first class, you sure were the cutest.  All the moms commented on your hair.  Mom says you nearly fell asleep in class.  

Good thing your homie, Nora was there to keep your attention.  

You already learned the back stroke too!  I don't even know that one yet.  

It was a great first class for you.  You LOVE water, did great with getting splashed, enjoyed the swishing around, and didn't care for tummy time on a mat.  But, that's okay Charlotte, you tried and that's all that matters.  Later in life I will give you a lesson on how to keep your head above water, but right now, let's just work on neck strength for that.  

Congratulations on your accomplishments today sister!
Love,

Nelson

It's My Birthday!

Today marks a really special day for me...it's my birthday (and she can cry if she wants to)!  Well, we don't really know my birthday so we chose the day that I found my mom and dad, or rather they found me.  That day was a scary one, along with the whole first year of my life.  I can still remember August 14, 2010.  I was sitting with my feet nicely crossed in my cold, small, loud kennel at Wayside Waifs.  People kept walking by so fast.  In fact, mom and dad walked by so fast at first.  But, story has it that when they met up and talked about if there were any dogs they wanted to meet, they both had seen the same one....ME!  They went to go fill out the paperwork to walk me.  In fact, they were so eager, they cut in line because they knew there was another man who wanted to meet me too.  They are quite competitive and were not going to lose out on a chance to meet me.  That guy was not happy.  So, out I came, reluctantly though.  I was so scared, my tail was tucked, my hair was falling out, and I was skinny.  They took me outside and I loved it but really wanted a place to hide because the big world was scary.  I finally found a bench and hid while my mom sat.  She looked at me and asked, "do you want me to be your mom".  She read my mind.  Yes.

Off we went, to my forever home.  Although I shook the whole way home, I knew my life was about to begin.

Since then I've lived a dream.  My mom and dad are my best friends.  Mom walks me several times a day.  Dad plays with me.

I don't like to brag too much but I'm also pretty much a dream dog too.  I've never had an accident, I don't use the yard for my restroom breaks, I keep mom healthy by walking her every day, and I'm a great listener.  I'm really just like a human

Here is a walk down my four years of memory lane...

I bathe like a human

I celebrate birthday's like a human (check out all the donations I collected at my first party for my alma mater, Wayside Waifs) 

I eat like a human

I do yard work like a human

And build walls

I pick up a hobby like a human (what a lame hobby)

I watch TV like a human

I do the dog days of summer like a human. 

I nap like a human.

I celebrate Christmas like a human. 

I try and throw things away like a human

I play in the snow like a human.

"Every boy needs a snowman" -my dad

I help other dogs in need, like a human.  (my foster sister, Twiggy)

I sit on laps like a human kid

I watch fireworks like a human.

I do laundry like a human.

I wear shoes like a human.

I dress like a human.

I take selfies like weird humans.

I'm idolized like other humans.  

I do walks to raise money for my alma mater, like the humans do.

I celebrate Halloween like humans.

I get a little sister, just like humans.

I guard my family.  Just like humans.  

Off to celebrate with my family.  I hope it's a tasty night!

Love,

Nelson

Dear Nelson,
I hacked your password because I wanted to tell you how much we truly love you.  You are our first born and the best dog your dad and I could've wished for.  You are loyal, you stay by me no matter what kind of mood I'm in.  When I'm sad, you let me cry with you, when I'm happy, you let me kiss all over you, when I'm bored, you let me play in the yard with you.  I love your ornery attitude and your soft and gentle spirt.  You make those around you feel calm and at peace.  You are so easy to talk to and you always know the right thing to say.  You allow those that are afraid of dogs realize how great a furry friend really is.  You've become the BEST big brother too!  I love that I can always count on you to help with Charlotte and she loves you dearly because of it.  I'm never alone because of you.  

Thank you for your snuggles, your kisses, your advice, and your love.  

We love you more than you'll ever know.

Love, 

Mom, dad, and sissy.