A New Mom....

I'm a new mom! His name is Cowboy Wyatt Lone Star Campos. He's a little cutie. He a lab/pit mix. He's a true bundle of joy.

I've had him for almost a week. I got him from a family giving away free Christmas puppies. I wasn't thinking about actually taking one home. I was sitting in line at the Taco Bell drive-thru last Saturday on my lunch. Across the street in the little plaza there, people line up on the weekends and sell/give away all kinds of animals. I always look but never stop.

However, on this particular day, I decided to stop because I saw the Free Christmas Puppies. And then I saw the little girl in the back of the truck handing out the puppies for people to hold. They looked absolutely adorable. So, I stopped. And I held one. And there he was. On the back side of the truck. Playing with the blue ribbon that had been tied around his neck. His brothers were running around the back of the truck and looking rather rambunctious.

One look and I pointed and said...."I want him."

Then.......................

I put him in the car with my Taco Bell order. Drove back to work. Freaked out. Went to WalMart and bought a carrying cage for him and a few other necessities. Called my hotel and found out that they don't accept pets.

The first night was AWFUL!! I had just worked a 12 hour shift and had to work another 12 hour shift the next day. He whined ALL night. I kept running him to the bathroom so he could pee. After the hundreth time, I stopped and just let him pee in my bed. I just DIDN'T care anymore. After a million hours, I finally picked him up and put him on my chest and held him tight. Who knew that was the key??? (probably everyone BUT me!)

I finally got some sleep. About an hour and a half. Then it was off to work!! 7am to 7pm. It was a freaking LONG day!! But he was in the office with me all day and I loved it!! I can't go back to not having him. He sleeps with me, he recognizes my voice, he likes the smell of my feet...where else can you find that??

He loves to ride shotgun. He sleeps all the time. He sleeps, he drinks, he eats and he poops. He finds the weirdest positions to sleep in. He jumps at his reflection in the mirror. He bites my toes, my fingers, my chin and my boob and it HURTS. He still has a little trouble with running but he keeps trying!!

I can't imagine not having him. I have babysitters lined up. Grandma met him and fell in love. Morgainne and Raven met him and can't wait to see him again. I'm looking forward to him meeting Krystl and my dad. I wish Michael could meet him but he'll get to see him in pictures.

I'm so happy. He's the best dog EVER. I love him dearly. He's not a substitute for the child I never had but he sure fills a void that I never realized was there. He's going to be the most spoiled dog EVER!!! I simply adore him.

Always
Miche