Cesar Milan is my hero!!!

Ever since I got Spike back in January, Keira has HATED him. He would try to get her to play and she would go all stiff and snarl at him and if that didn't deter him, she'd roll him. I had just about given up hope of them ever being "friends" much less acting like a cohesive pack. I mean, it's been it's been 4 1/2 months with no change.

Ever watched The Dog Whisperer? The first thing Cesar always tells clients is to walk your dogs together. Don't let them lead, or sniff around wherever they want; you have to move at a brisk pace and get them into "traveling mode", following you. I've been walking with a friend for exercise for about half an hour after dropping off Benjamin at school, and I always take Spike with me. Well, last week I started bringing Keira too. I've walked the two of them together maybe 4 or 5 times now and today they ACTUALLY PLAYED TOGETHER. It was amazing! I have always admired Cesar Milan's techniques, but now I am even more impressed. I should've started walking them together 4 months ago!

Wow, I am on the ball!

Check this out: I actually managed to update my blog TWICE WITHIN A WEEK!!! Holly will be so proud! LOL

Saturday we took the the kids to the mall so they could play at the play area. Bill watched them while I shopped all by myself. It was so peaceful! LOL. Then that afternoon we took them to a birthday party for their friends Nathan & Abbie. The party was at the Equestrian Center and needless to say, the kids had a BLAST. They both got to ride actual real live horses. They were so impressed.

Sunday we went to church and of course everybody asked if Mom & Dad are ready to move back yet. Later that day Susie and I went to the movies and saw Lucky You. It was pretty good. And then we went to Outback--YUM. I can't remember what my meal was called but it was sure good, and there was so much food, I made lunch for our whole family the next day out of my leftovers, lol.

Monday we took the kids to Ripley's Aquarium. They always enjoy that. Also did a little comparison shopping for a new dishwasher (ours is on its last legs!) and I got to go in Victoria's Secret and Bath & Body Works. (I just love all those coupons!)

I am supposed to take the kids to the beach tomorrow with another friend but I think it's going to be too cold & windy. That's OK; I'm kinda tired!

out of the mouths of babes...

The other day I came back to the living room after folding some laundry and discovered a shredded make up sponge in the floor. I asked Mackenzie who tore it up, because I wasn't sure if she did it, or if one of the dogs did. She said, "I did it. Er... No! It was a MONSTER!" I guess she was right on both counts, LOL. I was too busy laughing to punish her. :P