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Thursday, August 19, 2010

Blankety Blank Blank Blank! @!*&!

With Zak in school, and three and a half hours to myself, I've realized that I will have more time on my hands than I originally thought. I figured that I would be running errands during that time, but really, I don't need to run errands EVERY day. So then I started thinking of things that I've wanted to pursue for a while but just haven't had time. Maybe I could take some photoshop online classes. Maybe I could finally be one of those Martha Stewart mom's who always have snacks ready for when the kids get home. I really liked this idea too. I imagined myself making little treats and fun little sandwiches that they would love so much. The possibilities of filling this time is something that I am having some fun imagining.

But this morning I realized that there is something else much more pressing, and relevant to my piece of mind. My fifth child. Yes, the fifth child.

I know what you're thinking:)

MY DOG. My blasted blasted dog!! I am going to be training my dog AGAIN.

AGAIN!!

I realize that training is ongoing, but never did I think he'd revert back to his old ways of being aggressive and territorial. I took him outside this morning and he was so out of control when a car drove by. I thought we'd cured him of that!???

And I didn't even want a dog!

I know that not all my time will be spent training this dog, but it's one of those things that is ongoing 24/7. I will most likely be interrupted making those cute little sandwiches to answer the door. Because he's CRAZY when the doorbell rings and I don't want him taking out anybody's hand because he hasn't calmed down yet. Once he's calm he's super sweet. AGAIN- THOUGHT WE'D CURED HIM OF THAT. It's so true- dogs are like your kids. So people, unless you want another child, DON'T GET A DOG! Wait till your ready for one.

And then, because I love to cook SOOOO much (please note the sarcasm here) I will stop making said little sandwiches and blame it on the dog. Hmmmm.... maybe the dog does have some advantage. "I'm sorry children, there will be no snack today. I fully blame it on the dog."

Scapegoats are always nice to have around:)

AAARGGHHH!

Posted by kristin

4 comments:

Nicole said...

Dogs are really like another kid. Hang in there.

August 19, 2010 at 9:32 AM
Tasha said...

Hence the reason I will NEVER own a dog:)

August 20, 2010 at 6:30 AM
Anonymous said...

I absolutely adored our dogs, but once their time here on earth was finished, we swore we would have no more! So sorry ... I feel your pain. Hope the kids had a great first week of school.

August 21, 2010 at 10:51 AM
Rochelle said...

You are way to nice to give in to everyone else that wanted the dog when you are the one that will always be doing the training. Next time your kids complain or whine tell them they could have me for a mom and would NEVER get a dog. Ha Ha. :)

August 24, 2010 at 1:01 PM

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