Learning and growing

This has been an exciting weekend for everyone in the Wertzbaugher house.

Thursday evening while Jordan was at band practice I saw a picture of a dog on FB that my friend's friend was trying to find a home for. I've been wanting a dog for a really long time, pretty much since Jordan and I got married, but it never works out. So as soon as Jordan got home I begged him and showed him cute pictures of the dog and we called the owner and agreed to meet him the next day. We went out and bought a bone, collar, leash, etc. and went to meet Tulo. He is a very sweet dog. He's 2 years old, a lab/pit mix, potty trained, house trained and knows commands. In theory he would have been perfect for us.

We brought him home and the kids just went crazy, they were laughing and chasing him. Tulo kept pacing back and forth through the house for about 3 hours until he completely wore himself out. When it came time for everyone to go to bed the only place he wanted to sleep was right on our bed! Well, that wasn't going to fly. So all night long we kept having to encourage Tulo to lay down in HIS bed. But he kept going into the kid's rooms and waking them up. So finally we put him outside in our backyard because we couldn't take him crying anymore.

At 7:30am I went outback to check on him and he had climbed under a broken fence post and was on the opposite side of the gate! Luckily, I found him when I did because a few minutes later a woman running with her boxer ran right in front of our house! Jordan's family came over and helped him repair the fence and brought over a crate. We had to run some errands and didn't want Tulo roaming through the house alone, so we locked him in the crate inside the house and left. When we returned 2 hours later he had broken out of his crate and was barking at us when we walked in. It was late, so we made dinner and then took the kids up to bathe them. Tulo sat by the door and cried the whole time we were upstairs even though he could have followed us. It was at that point we realized we had made a mistake. We were no where near ready for a dog. So we called the previous owner and returned Tulo. I know, anyone with half a heart would say we're the worst people in the world... but at the end of the day, it's our family and we weren't ready and I don't think Tulo was the right fit. He needs an owner who has the time and patience to spend with him.

Tulo taking a nap

Luckily, I called a friend who called her friend who called her friend, and I think we may have found Tulo a new home!!! Praise the Lord!! So I learned a very valuable lesson, don't get a dog unless you're ready!! If you're unsure, borrow one from a friend for a day or so, before committing to adopt one.

This weekend was very eventful for Gabriella as well! Friday night when we brought Tulo home she learned how to crawl, go from the crawling position to the sitting up position and she pulled herself up to her feet all by herself (while holding on to the couch)! I am so proud of her! Now the real fun begins, not only chasing a toddler, but a baby!

Jayden is learning so much right now! I love watching him and listening to him. He's been learning Spanish, either from Dora the Explorer or our next door neighbor.. I'm not sure, probably both! He can count better in Spanish than he can in English. He's learning how to use his imagination and make sound effects.

Jayden and Lizette spending a Summer afternoon together.

Yesterday was my mom's 50th birthday party. We had it at my aunt and uncle's house which was so fun. They have a pool, a trampoline, a hot tub, 3 dogs, a large deck, etc. All my siblings were there and 6 out of 7 of my mom's grandkids were there. This is a big month for my mom, she turned 50 and is getting married in just a couple of days.

Anyways, I'm taking today to recuperate from the weekend... I have so much laundry and cleaning to catch up on!