It’s a good thing I know how to deal with anxiety by now because, OMG, with all the transitions lately — new job, new nephew, new dog, Josh’s work-at-home new job — my mind is spinning. On top of all these transitions, I’ve imposed another major transition on myself: NO SUGAR for 40 days. This, of course, means no Starbucks Soy Chai Lattes. *SWOON.* We’re into day 3 now, and I’m feeling totally fuzzy-headed (which goes great with spinning). But, I hear day 3 is a charm. And, if I recall from the last time I did this cleanse, the sweet cinnamon-y cloud of fuzz will subside tomorrow, in time for a meeting I’m very excited about!
You’re probably thinking I’m insane to do a detox now, but it’s one of my best tools for dealing with anxiety. Plus, I just splurged on a VITAMIX! When my old blender died a tragic death, smoking up my entire kitchen with what smelled like burning rubber, I immediately called the healthy, happy people at Vitamix. I’ve been working around the clock lately, and my morning swamp smoothies have reached unpalatable heights with the seaweed, algae oil and turmeric (*cough*). And, if I’m not going to be waking up to the promise of a steamy, comforting, cinnamon-y sweet and spicy chaiiiii, I better have something not only super healthy, but just (or almost) as yummy to make up for it. Right!? Right.
Enough talk. And I’m too fuzzy and about-to-pass-out-from-exhaustion to edit this post. Seriously. Instead, I’ve prepared a couple of VLOGS for you. A series entitled “THERE’S TOO MUCH CUTENESS AROUND HERE!” Or not. Maybe we don’t need a title for the series. Maybe just checkit. Oh, and $10 Amazon gift certificate (I just bought a vitamix — this is the best I can do!) to the first person who guesses the punchline of Rascal’s joke…?
And Betty White. This dog was an ANGEL the first week we got her. Now, she’s a total nutball. And I’ve been stepping in warm puddles throughout the house! Training tips, anyone? Here I am attempting to take her out for a “pee.” Notice the under-bite!
I’m still debating whether or not I should post video of her humping her brother Minden. It’s beyond bizarre on so many, many levels.
Love!
xo Haley-O
Renee said, May 31st, 2010 at 10:35 pm
1st rule of housebreaking a dog…never, never, never leave the dog unattended. (dogs, just like kids get up to no good when left on their own) a good idea is to have the dog tethered to you (attached), then you can see her when she shows signs of needed to go out. If you can not be at home, the dog needs to be in a crate or a very small room that you’re okay with her peeing in. Another good idea is to limit what areas of the house the dog is allowed in. A dog just doesn’t consider a huge house all their den and off limits for going potty. Our Lilly is only allowed in 3 rooms of the house…the rest she has been trained to not go into. (this took a year of having the rest of the house with baby gates to keep her out of it. My friends are AMAZED that she doesn’t go upstairs or in the Living room!)
Take the dog out frequently and tell her to go potty (or whatever phrase you plan to use), don’t let her back in the house until she goes and praise her when she does go in the place you want her to. Don’t play with the dog until she has gone potty…dogs DO forget that they have to go if they’re busy playing.
.-= Renee´s last blog ..Making good on my threat! =-.
Heather said, May 31st, 2010 at 10:37 pm
Oh my gosh. While very cute and highly entertaining, I don’t speak 2 year old. I have no idea.
Urge me to start the 40 day sugar cleanse. Please. Push me through the door.
.-= Heather´s last blog ..List =-.
Sara said, June 1st, 2010 at 5:40 am
Good luck with the new job! It sounds like an amazing opportunity and so perfect for you. Also, your little 2 year old is delicious…could he be saying “to get in the other airplane”?? I hope the toilet/house training gets easier!!
Jenifer said, June 1st, 2010 at 8:27 am
I agree…Rascal is saying “to get on the other airplane” the other part may be off, but I think the rest is about right.
How cute!
.-= Jenifer´s last blog ..Summer lovin’ and the forgettin’ is easy =-.
LAVANDULA said, June 1st, 2010 at 12:31 pm
yep to get an airplane! haha crazy but cute dog you got! miaaooowww minden how did he feel about getting humped by a dog?
kgirl said, June 1st, 2010 at 5:54 pm
No, do not post the video because that will bring out the weirdos, but omg, I am going to laugh about it. Maybe get thee to petsmart for some training?
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Lynn from For Love or Funny said, June 2nd, 2010 at 7:34 am
We found that the more we took our puppy for walks, the better she was inside the house. Short walks are perfectly fine. Have you watched The Dog Whisperer?
.-= Lynn from For Love or Funny´s last blog ..What’s going on while you sleep? =-.
Nenette said, June 2nd, 2010 at 8:05 am
Are you still craving? I’m on day 5 of my “no more decaf soy half-sweet dark cherry mocha” adventure, and I still feel the pull to get one every single day!
xo
The Vitamix is definitely a great way to come up with a substitution for Starbucks.
.-= Nenette´s last blog ..a 10. =-.
Teena in Toronto said, June 3rd, 2010 at 12:43 pm
No sugar for 40 days? Good for you!
Poor Minden doesn’t look pleased. Ha!
It’s been many years since I’ve housetrained a dog … I’d forgotten all about that part of getting a puppy.
.-= Teena in Toronto´s last blog ..Stanley Park, Vancouver =-.
Marie-Christine said, June 3rd, 2010 at 5:40 pm
OMG that dog is CUTE! She is SO pretty, I can’t get over it!!! And the underbite IS cute, I didn’t think it would be! She’s so excited, that’s so cute (agian, I know!!!) And I want to see the video of Minden and the humping!!! Never seen that before, that’s got to be funny!!! poor Minden!!!
As for the Rascal, he’s so cute too, but I have NO idea what he’s saying! But english’s not my first language so I guess that’s not helping!
Are you still on you detox? I could never do that! (I don’t do well with privation, I go nuts afterwards!!) I hope you’re feeling good on it anyways
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Mel said, June 7th, 2010 at 7:54 pm
OMG tooo funny Minden does not look amused at all!!!!
Daethian said, June 8th, 2010 at 11:52 am
I was gonna weigh in on the doggie training but Renee has it covered. My mom taught us to take our dog/puppy out about once an hour in the early stages of house training. Frequent trips, lots of praise and crate training. Doggie door bells are gaining popularity too, teach the dog to ring the bell when they need outside.
.-= Daethian´s last blog ..4 days! =-.