Well,
We decided to keep Jackson, yesterday was the last day of our 2 week trial. He's generally a good boy, but he does drive us a little crazy. 2 days ago he chewed my phone charger into 8 pieces, no bueno. He had quite a setback on his potty training, but I think it's going better now. We have our potty training class tonight, so we'll see. He's also a tad bitey, which I know, he's a puppy, it's what they do. But, still, pisses us off nonetheless. But when he's good, it's just such a good feeling and I love him.

Work has been pretty good. I didn't work at the daycare at all this last week :-( I really wish that they would give me steady hours. I guess I just really need to save any extra money I make, just in case I can't cover my bills. I'm in the process of trying to sell my car. I've had a couple people that are interested, so hopefully something comes of it. I'm hoping to get like $2500 for it. Pay off my loan on it, and pay down my credit card. Then find a cheap truck for a couple hundred.

I've decided to landscape my backyard, don't know if I said that in a previous post or not. I'll be putting in 320sqft of Midiron sod, with pea gravel on both sides of it. And a Raywood Ash tree in the corner of the yard. It'll be nice to finally have a yard I enjoy looking at and being in. Because right now the gravel looks like crap and hurts my bare feet.

I can't believe it's already late February. It seems like only yesterday Derek and I moved into this house, and got engaged. Well, we moved into this house over a year ago. And we got engaged 8 months ago! Time sure flies.

I read the last Harry Potter book again, and I change my standpoint on it. It actually was a very good book, it just has a bad ending. Maybe it's because secretly I would like for there to be more. But I did find myself very much enjoying the book. In July the 6th movie will be coming out, Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince. So of course, due to family tradition (not Derek's however) my stepdad, sister, and I will be camping out for the premiere. Last time we were 3rd in line. So worth it, we were in the shade :-) Hopefully the movie doesn't disappoint. Though I've read online that they have cut alot of parts of the movie to keep the rating PG. Which, is hard to fathom considering the books are getting darker and darker.

I need new socks.

Jackson starts his Puppy Training class on the 28th. Today he is 10 weeks old. Is it so sad that I want him to be such a good dog? I mean, I want him to be an AKC S.T.A.R puppy. And get a certificate and a medal for good behavior and obediance. And then I eventually want him to get his AKC Canine Good Citizenship certificate. And again, the medal and such. But I just have faith that he can accomplish so much, and will indeed be the dog I've always wanted.

Last night, when we had Jackson outside to go potty, Tiger came into the backyard and sniffed around. She's doing SO much better. No longer hiding under the bed all day long and refusing to eat. Now she's acknowledging that he's a member of the family. Which is good, cause she will be 3 on March 15th, and I can only hope that they will have a long life together. Jackson is such a momma's boy. LOL

I know this entry is really long, but I haven't said much of what I've been thinking lately. I've just been so busy I've had time to check my emails once a day and that's about it. Oh well, at least I'm loving life again!

Take care,
Carissa