the dog's diploma is larger than ours

Today was our final session with Mollie's trainers to go over her advanced training commands. We now officially have a crime fighting sidekick dog. She managed to follow commands off-leash and stay in a designated place despite distractions of other dogs and loud noises. It's certainly not a switch that's been flipped and we still need to continue working with her over the next few months, but she's an amazingly good dog. Technically, we got an e-collar for her but I haven't needed to use it yet since she responds so well to just verbal corrections and stern looks. She really is a sensitive soul but I wouldn't have it any other way.

Now we just need to decide if we want to keep taking her to doggie day care now that her training is done. It's pricey but it could really help while she's still a puppy. I see some expenses being tallied this weekend as we sort out our finances for Christmas gifts, new car payments and pet care needs.

Mr. Helpful

Rich and I, standing in the office hugging. Me: "I don't have anything to write about today. It's been a totally boring day."

Rich (unhooking my bra): "Oh really?"

Me: "And what ever you're about to do to try and liven up my day, I'm not going to write about for the Internet!"

In which I talk about tractors instead of the details of my homecoming

So happy to be home. My trip to Indianapolis was pleasant and uneventful and I finished my book on the the flight back. But I missed my husband terribly and I'm glad to be back in our cozy little abode. The best line from our meeting today was when we asked the museum curator if they had a lot of manuscripts like the historical society does and he quipped, "we have a lot more tractors than letters here."

Check out some cute pictures from our trip. I love carrying my camera with me everywhere I go!

The Indiana State Museum