Rick, Harper, I had a wonderful walk with Osa last night. Our last walk with her as the only dog in the house. My mom and Lily arrived late last and we will all be together until Monday. Lily and Osa are getting a long, and Harper and Lily are already good friends. Bittersweet.
Here is a video of Lily:
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Where To Start
My first update is our very sad doggy tale (forgive pun). I babysat Harper's friend Nina on Saturday. The three of us went to the park that is just behind our house. Osa jumped the fence, ran over to the park, and attempted to bite Nina. It was horrifying. Nina was not hurt, didn't even have a mark, but was crying and crying until I picked her up and ran home after tying Osa to a tree with my baby-carrier. After this Rick and I knew we could not keep Osa. Rick and cried. My heart and stomach are still in knots. But, after a few days of brainstorming and trying to figure out how not to euthanize our dog (like our vet recommended), we came up with a great idea. My mother and I are going to trade dogs. My mother has a two-year-old yellow lab named Lily who is on her way today. My mom will spend some time here in Virginia and then take Osa home with her. I know Osa will have a wonderful new home with a nice fenced yard and no pesky children in her backyard.
Next update is that Harper is having severe separation anxiety which is all the moreannoying traumatizing because I work from home. Her caregiver is in the house and every time I talk Harper starts crying. I did a conference call outside today. AND to top off the craziness of this development her regular nanny, Leslee, is on vacation this week so we have a fabulous babysitter filling-in, but Harper doesn't know her. Ugh!
Next update is that Harper is having severe separation anxiety which is all the more
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
One Year Checkup
I promise more photos, videos, and writing this week. But first the stats.
One year well-child check-up was this morning. Harper is perfect as usual.
Height: 30 inches (78%)
Weight: 21 pounds (49%)
Head Circumference: 18 inches (68%)
We have started a mix of toddler formula and whole milk that seems to be agreeing with her. She is crawling super-fast, standing-up with furniture, but not showing a strong inclination to walk. She now "dances" to music (sitting, rocks her hips back and forth). And the newest and funniest addition to her routine is shaking her head back and forth when she doesn't want something.
Oh, and her sense of humor seems to be geared towards Three Stooges comedy stylings, in other words she hits mommy on the head with blocks and laughs when I say "ouch."
One year well-child check-up was this morning. Harper is perfect as usual.
Height: 30 inches (78%)
Weight: 21 pounds (49%)
Head Circumference: 18 inches (68%)
We have started a mix of toddler formula and whole milk that seems to be agreeing with her. She is crawling super-fast, standing-up with furniture, but not showing a strong inclination to walk. She now "dances" to music (sitting, rocks her hips back and forth). And the newest and funniest addition to her routine is shaking her head back and forth when she doesn't want something.
Oh, and her sense of humor seems to be geared towards Three Stooges comedy stylings, in other words she hits mommy on the head with blocks and laughs when I say "ouch."
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