So long, Charlie!

Although we hated to do it, we put Charlie up for sale last week. We quickly found out that our first dog doesn't get along with other dogs very well. They played really well together until Evan or I came into view, and then Mesa would go all-out-crazy trying to prove she's top dog. Charlie (the heeler) was the best little dog! He was active, friendly, eager to please, learned commands very quickly, housebroken, crate-trained, LOVED to have his belly scratched, was great with the neighborhood kids, and was becoming a very good frisbee dog. We absolutely loved him, but it just wasn't a good fit with Mesa. So why get rid of the good one? Well, we've had Mesa for 2 years, we really do love her, and we thought she was finally outgrowing her puppy phase and becoming good herself. She did a pretty good job fooling us. She was so calm in the evenings when we came home because she had been wrestling with Charlie all day long, but now she's back to many of her old habits because she's alone and bored while we're gone all day. Anyway....Charlie went to a farm in Liberty where he'll have horses to chase and 4 young girls to spoil him. I know it's a better fit for him, but we miss him all the same.

Are you a reader or a writer?

I'm definitely a reader. Evan has accused me of living vicariously through the Internet. He said I'd rather read about what everyone else is doing than write about my own life. I can't help it! You all are able to describe your lives so much better than I can, so of course I prefer to read your blogs rather than post on mine! I suppose I can make some kind of futile attempt to commit to blogging at least once a week, but I'm honest enough with myself to know that I won't keep it up. Especially since The Bachelor is in full swing!!!!

The countdown is on!!!!

Evan will be so embarrassed, but I don't care. I'm not ashamed to admit that this is some of the best entertainment on TV! Anyone with me?