Updates and ramblings.

It's a Wednesday morning, and I have just finished cleaning my house. I do this serious cleaning at least once a week. In a house with two busy people and two very energetic dogs, I have almost not choice in the matter. There are dishes and clutter and furballs (oh, my) and something has to be done about it. Whenever I complain about the state of the house, Joe laughs and says "This is what happens when you have kids." (referring to the dogs) I cant help but think, however, that human children wouldn't poop in the dining room, or leave large wads of hair on the couch. In any case the dogs aren't my real problem. I decided earlier that I would love nothing more than to round up all the previous tenants of this house and give them a lengthy lecture about basic housekeeping practices. Apparently, I am the first person to ever live here who is in possession of a broom and mop. The floors, being cleaned thoroughly every five days as they are, should be gleaming and beautiful, but as it is they are so damaged and were left dirty so long that they look dusty ang dull as soon as they dry. Also, there are stains in the toilet that (after a month of strenuous effort) are finally beginning to fade. I'm not certain what the original cause of these stains might have been but I'll venture a guess and say that two of the ingredients were laziness and human shit. Yes, it's as awesome as it sounds. Fortunately, Joe is extremely helpful. He doesnt generally do the deep cleaning that I do on my days off, but he does the dishes and I never come home to a lot of mess or clutter.

Our new puppy, Fisher is gaining weight and growing big and strong. He made it halfway up the stairs yesterday, which is a big accomplishment for someone with such short legs. Also, Rico is home with us now, and aside from his tendency to poop in the house, he's adjusting well. We're a big, happy, floor-poopin' family now. More later.