Puppy Love

Josh and I have wanted a dog ever since we were first married, but we weren't allowed to have pets at our apartment in Logan. I think it was about January when we started looking at different dog breeds and looking into getting one as soon as we could. And then came a pregnant Joni and so we knew we had to wait...or so we thought.

We found out about this family who breeds Boston Terriers through Josh's friend and decided to call the lady and see when the next liter would be ready to go. Well, she had one pup left that was 8 weeks old and ready to go so we jumped on it and went and saw the pup and fell instantly in love. We knew it would be a lot of work training the pup and then just a few short months later bring a newborn into the home so we were undecided but told the breeder we would let her know before the evening.

--SIDENOTE--I'll admit that we aren't the best at planning FAR in advance and being patient for big events to come...[remember] we met, dated, and were married within 10 months!! So with that said I am sure you can guess that Josh came home that evening with the pup in his arms and all. I was totally shocked because on the phone just an hour before we had discussed the possibility of waiting to get a dog when our baby was a few years old. Overall, I am happy we chose to get a dog right now. He is teaching me responsibility and preparing me to wake up in the night and early in the morning to take care of his potty needs. We named him Ozzie (after Ozzie Smith, the famous Cardinals baseball player).

Meet Ozzie-- isn't he sweet?

So far, he loves chewing toys and tearing them apart (he is teething), cuddling and napping several times a day, and chasing you around the house. Oh and the craziest thing- his toenails are all white except two toenails on his back paws are black!! We love him except for today because he has peed 4 times in the house....angry owners!!! One more picture.

I love when he naps on me

Prego--21.5 Weeks

Pregnancy Questionnaire

How far along: 21.5 weeks

Total weight gain: I think up to about 15 lbs. now

Maternity clothes: since I try to avoid the Arizona heat the best I can, I usually spend the day at home so I end up just wearing yoga pants and t-shirts. No maternity clothes yet. Still loving maxi dresses, though

Stretch marks: no

Sleep: still excellent! Ozzie wakes up at 6 to go pee so I don't get to sleep in until 8 anymore, but I do take many naps during the day with my snuggle buddy ;)

Best moment of this week: Josh coming home from work on Friday with our new puppy in his arms

Miss anything: my ESL job and working with such amazing children

Movement: possibly? I can't decide whether it's gas bubbles or him squirming around. Hopefully soon enough I can feel him 

Food cravings: not any in particular recently

Anything making you queasy or sick? no

Have you started to show yet? yes--at least I think so

Belly button in our out: same as always--in

Wedding ring on or off: on 

Happy or moody most of the time: happy

Looking forward to: Moving into our apartment next week and setting up our house

Prego--19 Weeks

Pregnancy Questionnaire

How far along: 19.5 weeks

Total weight gain: 10 lbs.?

Maternity clothes: went shopping and only bought shirts that were loose fitting so that I can continue wearing them all through the pregnancy. Maxi dresses have been my go-to lately

Stretch marks: no

Sleep: great. I can't last as long on my stomach

Best moment of this week: gender reveal day

Miss anything: rockin' my skinny jeans

Movement: not yet but from the ultrasound we saw that he is very active so I hope to feel him soon

Food cravings: lately it has been pizza. I would be fine eating it twice a week if I could

Anything making you queasy or sick? no

Have you started to show yet? yes and I think a lot more than I did 2 weeks ago

Gender: boy boy boy

Belly button in our out: same as always--inny/outty

Wedding ring on or off: on and still loose

Happy or moody most of the time: happy except when I get hungry

Looking forward to: Josh having the 4th of July holiday off