You know it's your first puppy when...

You freak out halfway through the 6 hour drive home because you realize she might be a boy dog.

Why would a girl dog have "something" sticking out between her legs?!?

You and your mom try to convince yourselves that a boy's thing isn't set as far back as a girl's.

You look an idiot and ask the vet....just to be sure.

You now call it a pe-jayjay.

{yes, I am very creative when it comes to making up unique names dealing with the private area}

When you're wondering if there should be any concern with the conjoined nipple on her belly....only to find out it's actually her belly button.

You take 1084876 pictures of her every move.

Even the creepy-eyes-rolled-back-dead-to-the-world-mouth-wide-open-look-at-my-little-baby-teeth-sleep.

You take a picture of her paws because you think it is so cool that they are black polka dots.

Only to have it eventually "click" that this is a sign of your precious little pup growing up and her once untainted-pink-smooth-as-a-babies-bum-pads are transforming into uncool black pads.

You are paranoid about every. little.thing. including dehydration.

You have the hardest time disciplining her because you think she is the most adorable thing and how could you ever yell at this sweet sweet face?!

You say something along the lines of "She is too cute!!!" 1098497592028750 times a day.

She's Here!!

She's so tiny.

She loves to cuddle,

She did great on the long 6 hour car ride,

And she's so adorable....

She slept pretty much the whole way...

totally candid & totally funny.

She slept through the Red Sox game with Mr. B

& she rested on my leg while I blogged about her

{my hand isn't that big in real life}

She's been sleeping all day and we are hoping that won't mean she will be up all night.

But it's ok if she is because she is so stinkin' a.dor.a.ble.

ONE WEEK

One

week from today Mama Grace, my sister and I are taking a mini road trip to pick up this little cutie!!!

I feel like time has gone by so slow.

Probably due to the fact that we have technically been waiting since March.

We are so excited that it is now only days away.

Isn't she adorable???

I am getting a little nervous as she approaches her last vet appointment because that is when we lost the other pup we were supposed to get. But we trust that God will work everything out! So far she is super healthy, cuddly when you want to cuddle and playful when you want to play.

The other night I was having trouble falling asleep so I was watching TV. There were other things on, but I chose to watch an infomercial. Because I am cool like that. They suck me in every.time. Such a talent they have- the ability to make you want need to buy it right now.

So Don Sullivan's How to Train the Perfect Dog sucked me in that night. How could I resist a trainer known as The Dogfather?? He must know what he is talking about.

{credit}

Ummm...Hello?!? With just 3 2 easy payments YOU can have the perfect dog.

Sold.

It took everything in my power not to wake up Mr.B {I am sure he is very thankful that I didn't} For some reason, I don't think we would've shared the same excitement.

I haven't heard many success stories from the puppy school, so I decided we could save a little money and try this out.

I finally bought it last night.

I haven't received a confirmation email or anything yet, which makes me a little nervous.

So now [if I ever receive it} it's a given- we will have the almost perfect dog. AND all with just two easy payments....how 'bout that :)

Here's the Thing....

To look like this....

I need to give up this...

And these...

And these....

And these...

And my all time fav., my staple....

And trade it in for this....

with little dressing, no cheese and no croutons {aka boring and gross}...

And give up this....

For this...

Hiking...

Exercise...

Sweating...

You see, it's really not my thing.

I just don't know if I am ready.

I don't think it's worth it.

But I do.

But I don't.

I really don't want to {and won't} give up on all that deliciousness.

So instead, I complain that I don't have that body because I would match rather it magically appear than to do all that. It's a lot easier.

So any secret tips on how to look like that without exercising and giving up all the goodness are welcome. =)

Sidenote: Yesterdays' post was not supposed to be a poor-me-negative-nancy! My life is wonderful, I thought those little things were comical. I appreciate all your kind comments though! If crumbled bread, burnt breakfast and a bright purple wall is the worst part of my day- I'm doing pretty good!

Double Sidenote: Let's talk So You Think You Can Dance for a sec. There is just way too many contemporary dancers. Sometimes I get it and like it, sometimes I don't. It's getting to be a little much- where are the hip hop dancers??

Failure

I haven't updated my blog in 2 weeks and I've been leaving my poor friends who are addicted to the smell in withdrawals.

FAIL.

Made a delicious, perfectly baked blueberry bread for Mr. B. Decided I would put it on a plate to make the bread that much more presentable. With the intentions, of course, being he would be that much more impressed at his amazing little housewife. I was going to be late for Bible Study. I was rushed. Not thinking I cut the bread in the pan. The bread wasn't ready to be transferred. It was too hot. I tried my best. It crumbled everywhere. On the plate at least. I tried to keep it in on piece. The blueberries burnt my hand. I'm sure he was so impressed.

Enjoy your blueberry bread crumble, babe!

FAIL.

Every morning I burn my breakfast in the toaster oven. I haven't quite figured out what exact position to put the timer on. Apparently my mind can't comprehend "Dark" "Medium" or "Light" .... I kind of miss the toaster where I just had to push the button down and it would pop up when it was done. Not a huge fan of being in control of this situation. Maybe I should stick to cereal...

FAIL.

I had a pretty sage green picked out for an accent wall in our bedroom. Mr. B thought it would be too much green and put his foot down. Of course, being that he is a guy, he said he didn't want that color, but couldn't give me any other suggestions. You know those days when you just disagree to disagree? I think he was having one of those days. Hindsight he probably would've left his foot up. No, I don't think that makes sense or is even a phrase that has ever been used, but guess what, I am back to blogging so just roll with me, ok? We needed something light because our room is small, we needed something to match our bed set...I see a picture of like a fuchsia background with a bright green flower. I have a horrible great idea- let's be daring, bold ad drastic and do something like this. Mr. B agrees. Clearly, neither of us were in the right state of mind that day. I wish I could say we had no choice, we bought the gallon of paint and decided to go with it, but nope. We bought a sample, tried it out, still decided to go with it, went to the store again and purchased a gallon.

FAIL.

We had two different kinds of rooms going on. The wall was not an accent wall it was the BAM-OOOO-YIKES-HELLO-EVERYONE-LOOK-AT-ME-WALL. It didn't go with the whole comforter set, just parts of it. The small bright green parts. It also didn't really go with the other decor we had. It didn't make our room look any bigger. We almost hated it, we certainly didn't love it. We convinced ourselves it would look good if we bought some new decor to tie it all together.

I went shopping while Mr. B was at work, it matched perfectly. I was a little proud. I sent him the pics.

FAIL.

Apparently we are now living in a 10 year old girl's room.

I thought I was crossing the "too girly" line a tad, but it matched and I figured I would give it a whirl and see what he thought. We lived with it for a few days, it was beginning to grow on us, but it still needed something else. That little room was just not meant for that drastic of a color. Maybe, maybe if the room was more spacious it would have flowed together a little better.

Mr. B wanted to relax and had no desire to paint another wall, but I told him how much money we would be saving if we repainted it and I returned all the stuff I bought in an effort to beautify the room. He agreed {I knew that would work, anything to save money!} So I returned all the stuff....

and bought new stuff for around the house. I have a problem where I usually buy things, return them with hopes of getting money back, find new things, buy them and end up paying more.

FAIL.

So we go back to being boring. I use the left over paint we had from the living room and repaint our bedroom.

Primed it, painted it, made a mess, did several coats and let it dry.

I peek into the room to see the final look and...

Oh how perfect, I managed to make a giant shiny streak in the most perfect spot for the sun to hit it in such a way that it sticks out almost as much as the other decor. Way. to. Go. Me.

FAIL.

I am on Day 4 on Day everything-should-be-finished-because-tonight-is-bible-study. {I did really good last weeks, but this whole painting fiasco and the long weekend messed my sched.}

FAIL.

30 Day Shred is nonexistent as is the space between my thighs. They have reunited once again.

FAIL.

At least I am not failing at the important things, right?? :)

We are finally settling in, it feels like home again and hopefully I will keep this thing updated!

New Strategy: Achieve. We will see how it goes...

Wordless Wednesday

Cold Rainy Day + Comfy Couch & Blanket + TV +

The Most Addicting Box of Cheez-Its =

A Great Day.

Edit: Almost Wordless Wednesday--Has anyone had the Four Cheese Cheez-Its yet?? They are my fav and SO good. I left the box out on the couch from my afternoon snack yesterday, and I could not resist them this morning. Even if it was only 10 AM. Temptation would be an understatement. I failed. big time. But thoroughly enjoyed the party in my mouth.

And for the record- I completed my Bible study first today =)

What's one of your addictive snacks?

Edit 2: Just watched DWTS Results. Miley Cyrus??? Wow. I hope she can be tamed. I was scared a little. That was crazy.

Return of The Smelly Life- Misc. Monday

Ok, I am back!I think....
What better way to reboot the blog than joining in miscellany monday with lowercase letters by carissa. The perfect theme for Mondays. People keep telling me to update and well, I'm honored and a people pleaser so I have no other choice but to update. This is good way to start blogging again until I can think of other things to write about.
I hope it will hold you over.
1. I may not be interested in blogging because I now have cable and a DVR and tape anything and everything. I even tape shows for other people. Why? Because I can.
2. I have only 3 days left to complete my 5 day Bible Study. I have already wasted 4 days. I really need to be more disciplined because I don't want this to be like homework. Maybe I shouldn't have mentioned number 1...makes me feel more guilty for number 2.
3. Our place is finally decorated and homey! Home tour video will be coming later this week- depending on if I take a good video or not. I always feel like I do a good job staying still while taping and then when I watch it back I pretty much get motion sickness. I don't understand what happens. So video or pictures coming soon!
4. I don't know what I would do without craigslist. By far one of my favorite inventions. ever.
5. Money goes so fast. It's the worst when you move and life is crazy and you're finally settled in and wonder where all your money went. Not that this is happening to us right now or anything...but so I've heard.
6. Where is all our money?
7. At least our place looks pretty.
8. I have only cooked once since we have moved in. We moved in May 5th. Between take out and eating at my parents {oh, how I have missed that!} it's been really nice.
9. I wonder where our money is.
10. I made a mistake and put the "Roxie money" back in our account since we weren't picking her up on the way anymore. Bad. Bad. Idea.
11. Where is the "Roxie Money"?
12. I'm so surprised Maine was in the top 5 for Miss USA. NH and Maine aren't exactly known for their beauties.
13. I still need to watch Survivor finale, I forgot it was on. Good thing I have a DVR. But I already know who won because of Regis and Kelly. I am kind of surprised...
14. I found a bureau on Saturday at a store that sells used items. It was $12.99. I wanted to buy it. Ah-mazing deal. Mr. B said no, then decided yes last night. I went today and it was sold. Of course, why wouldn't it be?? So bummed.
15. I think I have the longest miscellany monday so I am done now. Time for my Bible study which I should have done before this. Next time...for real.
16. My little brother and sister slept over on Friday night. My little brother misplaces two red box DVDs. We can't find them anywhere. We are gonna have to pay $50 for The Chipmunks and Bandslam. Awesome.
17. I wonder where our money is...
18. Time for to finish start my Bible study and cook dinner. I am actually cooking dinner tonight.
Time to get back in the swing of things! Happy Monday!