Mugsy

Well, we finally got a puppy. He's the cutest little Jack Russell Terrier. He's seven weeks old, and he has the tiniest little legs. He loves to sit in our laps. His favorite location is sandwiched between Eric's leg and the arm of a chair. Just the cutest little puppy ever. Except when he decides to pee. I'm sure most of you know that Jacks are very intelligent dogs. Well Mugsy has decided that if we don't give him the attention he deserves, all he has to do is go into the living room and urinate on the carpet. Last night I had had enough. Eric was frustrated, I was frustrated, and Mugsy just wanted more attention. And those adorable puppy dog eyes are really hard to resist. You can feel your resolve to be firm melt away when he gives you that look and a little whine, saying, "I'm sorry, don't be mad at me!"

We have our work cut out for us. You don't really realize how much time and attention a new puppy can take. And by the time you do figure it out, it's too late. He's already won his way into your heart!