Insane in the Membrane, Insane got no Brain - but Wait, I still need it

As I go through the typical motions of a nursing student,

A.K.A. no life, so much studying, your blood may be replaced with caffeine, and what is sleep again?

I may be on the brink of insanity - actually I might of been there for a while now and we may already know this...

Anywho, I wanted to share this great little article that I stumbled upon on Facebook this week.

It just seemed so fitting as I contemplate why I constantly stress myself out and spend my life studying.

http://ceejandem.blogspot.com/2010/02/graduate-school-barbie-tm.html

Please read this. It is "Graduate School Barbie" and while I may not be in graduate school (yet), I believe that many college students of all majors/levels can relate in one way or more to this article. 

I can honestly say that everything in the article rings true and I have dealt with or thought about it all more than once. 

Stay Tuned for my next post...I'm sure it will consist completely of the first year being in a house and having trick-or-treaters along with two young puppies to deal with. Oh yea!

Shake It Off

We have hit the end of the week!!

I am so happy that it is Friday - except for the fact that I have to study all weekend. Yep. 

Who spends their Friday afternoon studying until their boyfriend gets home? I do!! 

It'll all be worth it in the end.

And tonight Daniel and I are carving pumpkins! I am so excited.

Tomorrow Daniel and I are going to a Fall Bazaar for a few hours and then doing normal weekend crap, like grocery shopping - I lead such an exciting life, right?

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend (and I hope you aren't studying, like me) and I will share what has been going on these last few weeks!

Velvet and I like to play even if the ring is too wet to ride in

It's official, I am an addict... (not that we didn't know this) 

The babies are two months old today!!

My google app is struggling today so I cannot show you the picture of my gorgeous fall wreath - I'll upload that with the pumpkin pictures!

I also cannot share my cupcakes and Starbucks that Daniel got me because he knew I was so stressed. It was such a sweet surprise. I love him to death.

So, since google apps is being a turd, enjoy this funny trailer Forest Gump made into a horror movie

Being a Puppy Parent

This post is a little rant - you have been warned - stop reading if you want rainbows and butterflies, so feel free to keep reading!

I have had the boys for a week and half and I have experienced the weirdest thing that, females especially, are warned about at one point or another. When it comes to babies (human, animal, etc) everyone and their mother is going to have an opinion on how you should raise said baby....

THIS IS HOW I FEEL! 

Let me name the multiple things that I have done wrong/should not do according to different people.

1) Don't let them on the couch/bed (oops)

2) No plush toys (...we have 4)

3) No tug of war toys (yep, broke that also)

4) No wee wee pads (...I have no comment for this)

5) Do they sit yet? (They just turned eight weeks - but we are mastering it!)

6) Don't leave them home alone yet (double oops)

7) Do not get litter mates (OOPS!) 

Let me add a little disclaimer so that you all do not think I am just a cynical bitch:

I fully understand that everyone has an opinion on what you should and should not do, but I do not appreciate being voicing their opinions when they are not wanted or needed. If you have legit advice (i.e. this worked when we went through potty training, etc) I will gladly listen. I appreciate tips and tricks that have been learned from experience. Also, the litter mate thing...I have gotten so much negativity about getting two puppies - let alone litter mates. I did my research before getting them, I fully understand why litter mates may lead to problems, but I also know (from having rabbits, horses, cats, hamsters, dogs, etc since I can ever remember - and we've known multiple families with litter mates) the best ways to combat the potential litter mate problems. Dominance and separation issues can occur with any animal, at any age, and every size. 

So how do I feel about all of this?

Okay, so that above statement is not exactly true - I do my research and I make the best decision for myself and anyone else involved from there. 

I hear it only gets worse when it's actual children - the horror!

Sorry for my little rant, but I could not believe it! Within a week and a half and everyone has something to say. Such is life I suppose!

We survived!!

Friday!! I don't know about you, but I don't think I've been so happy to see a Friday for a while. This week has been a doozy - and that's putting it lightly. 

I AM EXHAUSTED. 

I am ashamed to say how many Starbucks runs I have made. I will be making my second run later today when I pick up shampoo.

Besides school, and keeping the puppies alive, I have done absolutely nothing. I finally vacuumed this morning, it's been a week (I am obsessive and vacuum every other day - hello white carpet!). I should be cleaning, or doing my online class, or doing the laundry but I have plopped my butt on the couch and I am prepared to do absolutely nothing but snuggle with Daniel and the puppies later while drinking a beer. 

As I procrastinate adult responsibilities, let me share some pictures from my cousins wedding! My dad, Daniel, and I flew to MI (as Daniel says my homeland - I've lived down South longer, but I love them both) and I was able to see my dads side of the family who I haven't seen for a while. Daniel has never been to Michigan and he was ready to move. The wedding was beautiful and I should of gotten more pictures but I was having too much fun.

 Me and my Cousin Destiny (The Bride!)

 Yep, we rode a ski-lift up to the ceremony :)

 The view from the ceremony

 Walking down the aisle!

 Destiny looked stunning

Photo booth fun!! Literally, Daniel and I would of taken a ton of pictures with all the different props if there wasn't a line.

Have a great weekend! I am taking the boys to the vet tomorrow - they've gone twice before I got them but tomorrow could be interesting!

Puppy Madness!!!

I haven't even been a puppy mother for one whole week and it is exhausting.

The fact that I had two quizzes and two tests this week may have something to do with the exhaustion and I'm sleep deprived from the boys waking up at 6 every morning.

Meet my new munchkins! 

  Ah, peace and quite!

They've actually been quite good, I can't complain that much. Being a first time puppy mommy, I am discovering a few things.

1) Potty Training is H-E-Double Hockey Sticks

The munchkins are only seven and a half weeks old. I am very aware that potty training is not going to fully happen for a while, but nothing is more frustrating than sitting outside and watching them play/explore, while I run frantically to catch them, and within five minutes of being inside one of them pees. I understand that they don't have control of their bladder but my non-existant patience wishes they could magically go outside every single time. Thankfully, the are doing well and accidents are minimum.

2) Puppy Training is a Must

I planned on enrolling them in puppy classes before I got them, but watching them run around and towards the driveway/road is not a pleasant sight. They are curious little buggers who are just exploring, but the little buggers do not realize the road is off limits. The backyard is starting to get boring and apparently the side/front of the house is much more interesting now. Obedience training should be fun! I'm sure there will be a story, or two, to accompany puppy class. 

3) The Joys of Learning to Wear a Collar

Didn't you know that the foreign object that goes around your neck is much more fun to rip off your brother vs. actually wearing it?! To get acquainted with the collar, the boys wear it for a few hours each day. It is best when they are eating, playing, and going outside because they are distracted and don't notice it as much. Key point in that sentence is 'as much.' They still notice it and scratch, wine, attempt to get it off of each other, but overall they are taking to it quite well. Next will be the leash - that oughta be fun. 

4) They Will Mouth Everything and Anything

As I said, they have been well behaved little munchkins, but they do have a tendency to put their mouths around anything that they can reach. They aren't really chewing on anything, just seeing what it is. That is why having many toys is wonderful because they can rip those to shreds all they want! Boone did bite the brick step leading to the backyard today...smart cookie isn't he?

They really have been better than what I thought they were going to be! I already love the little goobers and am so happy to have them, except yesterday when I was so stressed because of a chemistry test and the whole potty outside thing wasn't going to so well. I cannot wait to form a bond with them. I had such a bond with Bailey that it has been difficult because I want to have that bond with these two so badly. It will take growing up and life experiences together, but I am hoping to share a special bond with them and I think one day I will. 

 Little Ash taking a much needed nap - being a puppy is so hard.

Boone! 

It's love :)