Paws and Pacifiers

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Monday, June 16, 2014

An Ayla Update - Five Months

Backdated Entry May 26, 2013 Ayla is five months old now (she'll be six months on June 13) and she's seventeen pounds, one ounce, twenty-five and a half inches long. At least, she was at her last checkup on May second. I'm sure she's about 38 pounds, four feet long by now. And that's only a very... Sign in to see full entry.

She's Here!

Backdated Entry December 13, 2012 Ayla Rose arrived at 12:04 AM this day, December 13, 2012. She weighed in at 8 pounds, 7 ounces, 20 inches long. I'll tell the story one day. For now, I'm going to close my eyes and sleep until July. Sign in to see full entry.

Paraprosdokians

Paraprosdokians are figures of speech in which the latter part of a sentence or phrase is surprising or unexpected; frequently humorous. Enjoy! 1. Where there's a will, I want to be in it. 2. The last thing I want to do is hurt you. But it's still on my list. 3. Since light travels faster than... Sign in to see full entry.

Tony and the Ice Pop

Backdated Entry November 21, 2012 Tony and the Ice Pop Once upon a time, in a quaint little apartment in the land of two seasons, there dwelt a contented black lab named Tony. Tony was a guide dog, which meant he wasn't permitted to consume much of what other dogs were allowed. Steak, chicken, fatty... Sign in to see full entry.

Today's OB Visit

Backdated Entry October 17, 2012 Had my 32 week OB appointment today. I'll be 32 weeks tomorrow, but I think this appointment still counts. I'm measuring just over 33 weeks, but doc says that's all right. Listened to her heartbeat and found that her extremeties are all on the right side of my body.... Sign in to see full entry.

Positively Pets - What I Learned From The Cat

From Chicken Soup for the Soul: What I Learned from the Cat By Dena Harris Having two cats is like having two children, where you must never, ever, bring something home for one without buying the exact same thing for the other. For example, we brought home a new throw rug for the kitchen floor.... Sign in to see full entry.

Five Rules For Men To Follow For A Happy Life

Here are the Five Rules for Men to Follow for a Happy Life as inscribed on the headstone of Russell J. Larsen in Logan Utah. He died not knowing that he would win the "Coolest Headstone" contest. FIVE RULES FOR MEN TO FOLLOW FOR A HAPPY LIFE: 1. It's important to have a woman who helps at home,... Sign in to see full entry.

Meme: Get To Know Me

I discovered this survey, also called meme (me-me) on a journal awhile back, and decided to fill it out. I'm sure some of you will be astounded at the personal information I give away, but don't worry. What I'm telling you isn't anything that is overtly personal or that can't be found somewhere... Sign in to see full entry.

Can I Do No Right?

Backdated Entry September 25, 2012 My dog Tony has dry skin. When he scratches, he ends up with dandruff in his black fur. When we were at Petco today to pick up his food, one of the workers suggested trying him on Natural Balance Sweet Potato and Fish instead of Natural Balance Lamb Meal and Brown... Sign in to see full entry.

Sky On Fire

Backdated Entry September 23, 2012 Today was a great day. Mom picked me up this morning and we went to Target to look at different travel system options for baby. I still love the Graco Fast Action travel system model and I'm going to figure out how to get it. Target gift cards, anyone? LOL! Anyway,... Sign in to see full entry.

About this Blog

This chronicles the daily challenges, thrills and wonders of being a blind single mother to both a toddler and a goofball of a guide dog. Please read, comment, and enjoy. Note: Some entries will be backdated so you guys have the full scope of what this little family has already been through.

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