How Many is Too Many?

The answer to that question my friend, is four! Starting last Wednesday Bob and I have taken on the pleasure of dog-sitting for both of my parents dogs, Brewski and Lucy, in addition to our two dogs. It is a favor I am happy to do in return for all the times they have taken our dogs for us, but four is quite alot! I am pretty positive the younger two, Oscar and Brewski don't even notice that mom and dad are gone - they are having so much fun playing with each other, they truly are best buds. The older two, Lucy and Belle keep looking at me with these big brown eyes as if to say, "when will it end and we can go back to our normal life of puppy rest?" Bob has dubbed me the Puppy Queen, as all four insist on cuddling with mom at night. No lie, I have fallen asleep with one on my pillow, one on my left, one on my right on one laying straight down my back. We have manged so far and are happy to note we are more than half way through our adventure. With only few minor mishaps - A quick trip to the groomers for Lucy and Belle has only lost her dinner a few times to Brewski, we are starting to get into a good routine with the pups and I am certain we will be totally comfortable with them just in time for my parents return on Saturday.

Sunday we had the pleasure of celebrating Liz's 21st birthday with her! Michele and I have jokingly always said we hope to be "bare foot and pregnant" when she turns 21 and somehow I managed to make that dream come true, although I think I would have enjoyed myself more if I wasn't aching for my bed, sweats, and a good movie by 9:00 PM. Michele and Mike are on a cruise with my parents, and while Liz and I would have prefered Michele to be there to help us celebrate, we made the best of it and had a good time! We went out dinner at Nakoshima's, hit up Hinterland for a few drinks and finished the night off at Top Hat. I hope you enjoyed yourself Liz - Happy Birthday!!!

Not too much to update on the baby front. Bob's parents came over on Sunday to help move the treadmill and some other furniture out of baby's room to the basement. Thanks Paul and Lois!!! We purchased a crib and picked out the baby's bedding at Pottery Barn Kids a few weeks ago, so I am hoping to pick some paint colors and start painting the room soon. I cannot wait to see it all come together!