Time is flying...

Where do the days go? The last couple of weeks seem to have just disappeared. It's both refreshing and very odd. We got Oscar 1.5 weeks ago, Mike was awarded the Bronze Star last Friday, we had another doc appt the same day and I started a new job on Monday. Busy, busy.

So this will be an update on all of those things...

Oscar is doing so much better. He's still addicted to Mike in a possibly unhealthy way, but he's getting better. He is now staying outside when home alone, and it seems to be working for him (Yes, yes...he has shelter, plenty of shade and water. We also have a doggie door that will be installed once he's a bit better so that he can have access to the den and the backyard). That being said, it could be working because there aren't any more screens for him to take out in an attempt to get back in. All window screens and the big sliding screen door were casualties of Oscar's first week at our home. Oh well! He had his first comprehensive exam at the vet yesterday, and he did very well with all the poking and prodding. He disliked the ear cleaning more than the temp taking or blood draw. Odd dog. But so cute.

Mike was awarded the Bronze Star last Friday at the Pentagon. It was a nice ceremony, and I am very proudof him. Our DC family and many of Mike's SPA and Navy/Army colleagues were able to attend. Pics below:







Xander is doing very well. Heartbeat was in the 150s when we went on Friday and the midwife said he seemed to be growing at the right pace (based on my uterus position). Um, okay. I was told to "make sure [I] eat"...ha ha. I assured her I have no problems eating right now. But apparently I only gained 1 pound in the last 4 weeks, so she was a bit worried. Let's just ignore the fact that I've gained more than average over the whole pregnancy. :p

My new job started on Monday. I don't have to go back until Thurs and Fri this week, so I've had the last 2 days off. Nice to have the break in the middle of the week. My first day was uneventful...just a bunch of training. I really like all of my colleagues though, so I'm excited about the job. Fingers crossed for a good conversation about Xander tomorrow.

xoxo
V

Welcome Home, Oscar!

As of Saturday, we have a new member of the Husband Household. Oscar. :) A 3-year old, owner-turn in from FOHA. He is doing awesome. He's very well-mannered although he definitely needs to learn to listen to both of us. He's well on his way with Mike. In fact, he really likes Mike. It's cute and sort of funny...he follows him around and listens to him. He knows "sit", "stay" (sort of) and "come". And "out". We're planning on obedience training in a couple of weeks, which is what's recommended. 2 weeks to get used to his new home and then training. So, as awesome as the lil' guy is, we have had one small separation anxiety incident. We left him in the backyard for a couple of hours yesterday afternoon when we went to see a play at the Shakespeare theater, and he decided to try and get in the house by ripping the screens on the windows into the den (able to sit on the outside loveseat to do this) and by knocking the sliding door screen off. Thankfully, the door was able to be popped back into place. The window screens were cut off and will not be replaced til he gets over his issue. Hopefully, soon! ;)

He's doing well with walks and at the dog park. We've gone on several 1-2 mile walks, to the local frozen custard shop (he doesn't like Puppy Pops and shared his with a female Golden Retriever that was also hanging out) and to the dog park. He did very well at the dog park and really interacted with the other dogs. He did try to put his chin on a rottweiler that was there, which didn't last long. Thankfully, they were both good listeners. Oh, and his cousin Lilly came over last night for dinner and to visit. They did well together although he kept wanting to get behind her (and probably hump her) but she'd have none of it, and we spent the night telling him to stop until they both came to rest on the porch. Thankfully, once again, he listens. :)

Some more pics:

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MORE TO COME. MY COMPUTER IS ACTING UP.