Things No One Tells You About Owning a Dog

As of this week I have officially been a dog owner for one year. I simultaneously feel like I brought Maci home yesterday and there was never a time before her being in my life. Being a dog mom has been one of the best experiences of my life (yes there is a magnet on my car that says "my child has four paws), but certainly not the easiest. The fact that I am a college student only makes things harder, Maci makes it all worth it though. She loves me unconditionally and  gives me support without ever knowing it. I have always had dogs growing but it is a totally different game when they are your own dog. I am so thankful for the attitude my parents taught me about having a pet, they are more than just pets they are family. So here are a few of the many things I have learned this past year of being a dog mom.

• How much money your actually going to spend. Vet visits, medicines, toys, treats, and food. It adds up very quickly. 

• The amount of love you feel every time you look at them. 

• How many times a day they make you smile. It’s countless.

• All of the things they are going to tear up. You think you are ready you really do, but you are never completely ready for all the destruction a puppy brings. Shoes, books, walls, floors, furniture, remotes, phone chargers, pens, literally you name they may chew it up. Here I would like to say thank you to my parents house for taking the worst of it.

• How overwhelmed you feel when you first bring them home. You are very excited but also so scared. You don’t know what you have gotten yourself into, all you know is theres no going back. They are in a new place and scared too. Give it time you are both still learning. 

• Half the time your boyfriend (or girlfriend) won’t know whether you are taking to them or the dog.

• Whenever you aren’t with them you are always, thinking, worrying, or wondering about them.

• 6 am wake up calls. Yeah, get used to them. When you gotta go you gotta go fast. 

• It’s okay to be upset with them when they do something wrong. Just remember they don’t speak english. Patiences will save you a lot of grief. 

• You say things like “no don’t eat that” or “thats not your poop” way too often.

• The only way your dog sees the world world outside your home is through you. Let them see as much of it as possible.

• Buy the puppy training! Yes it is expensive, but it is so worth it. You and your dog will grow closer together. Not to mention the things your dog will learn could be life saving.

• The size of your heart will grow exponentially.

Maci's Take on Finals

Hi guys it’s Maci,

My mom is super busy with finals week so she thought it would be a good idea for me to blog today. 

I am not really sure what my mom wants me to blog about, I am just going to tell you whats been happening about our apartment this week. 

Mom left me totally stranded last week for three whole days. She said it was for Thanksgiving or something like that. Mom told me it comes every year, but I don’t remember it last year. I guess if we are giving thanks I am thankful for a few things, like tennis balls, and bones, and treats, and bananas, and sissy, and squeakers, and Mac, and oh yeah mom and dad, I like them too. I wasn’t too bad I guess, you know not being with mom all the time. I am glad she is back though.

This week mom says she is going to super busy with school and I have to be patient. I don’t like it when mom says I have to be patient, it means my walks are shorter and I don't get to play tennis ball all week long. Mom is spending all of her time studying for test, like I had in training, and writing papers. I am sad mom isn’t able to play with me this week, but I am still having fun with Maccabee, his mom is studying for tests too. This means a lot of things like the dishes aren’t done and my room is super messy, mom just can’t keep her stuff put away. My grandma says she has always been like that. 

Kisses,

Maci

Little Life Update

Lately I have been trying to eat more plant based food!

This is my new niece puppy Gerri! \She weighs two pounds, two!

Fridays are dress days in our house

Last week i had breakfast with my dad before his job interview. He got the job, yay! I am so proud of you dad. You have taught me so much! I love you

I don't think this counts as actually working out

I may or may not be training my dog to be a human

Beautiful  view of my favorite spot in the park

Ellie will forever be the biggest baby

xoxo,

      MK

Easter Weekend

 

Nothing beats Nana's home cooking

 

 

We played egg games for hours, like we were all kids again

 There is something very humbling about spending the weekend at your Grandparent's surrounded only by people that love you

Maci's Easter pot  - it has always been a tradition in my family instead if Easter baskets we got pots

 

Happy First Easter Babe

 

 

When I got home on Sunday Will and I decided to spend the afternoon in the park with the pups

 

 

I love this man obscene amounts

 

"Heyyyyyy Mom" - Maci

"You can't see me" - Moka

 

xoxo,

        MK

Life Update

 

A few weeks ago I took Maci on her first walk, she was not such a fan.  Every time a car came near she would try to take off running.

 

The first smoothie I've ever made that didn't taste like poop. It was a proud morning

 

Moka finally got her cast off!! She runs herself out with four legs

 

On the first warm day Will and I took the puppies to park. We cannot wait for many more afternoons spent in the sunshine

 

 

Friends are for making your mornings not suck. Thank you!

 

Ashley and I are getting more and more creative with her hair in the mornings. I swear by the time I have my own kids, I'm going to be a pro at this. Not to mention how much this girl loves her denim vest

 

 

For Ashley's half birthday and Mack turning 5 months old, the girls an I bought cupcakes. Basically the girls and I wanted cupcakes.

 

New shoes for my next half marathon, here I come!

Will and I took the pups to the park and had a little picnic

 



 

It absolutely baffles me how much a love this dog. I don't know how I ever got a long without her. She is my best friend and sidekick

 

 

xoxo,



         MK

Snow Day

 

 

Winter finally decided to come to North Carolina. This week we got half a foot of snow. It was breath taking!

 

The day started off with a yummy breakfast.

 

 

We went to a local park to go sledding

 

 

Maci was exhausted after playing in the snow and sledding. She was asleep before we were even home!

 The girls and I did a puzzle. Needless to say it was a pajama day.

 

xoxo,

 

        MK