Long week

Well, I adopted my 3rd dog. This one is staying, no adopting her out. Although, I've already wondered if I could faker her as a foster:) She can get really wriled up and be a pain in the but. Inga is her name and she is a very rowdy teenager. She constantly attempts to play with the other dogs and bites their legs, very annoying. Thank goodness she sleeps good, because I would have a breakdown.

Next weekend I am taking her camping and hiking in the Catskills by herself, leaving my Levi and Nikki at home. Some bonding time. Only problem is she can't be off leash yet, she is a crazy girl.

Almost one year

It's been almost a year since I've written on a blog for the family and friends, so here it goes:)
I'm trying to get back to some normalcy. I've had 4 to 5 dogs this year fostering and have had some long timers. I still have one long timer but have high hopes for her:) I have also been working on the house lots, moving closets around, totally new small bath and currently the master bath is gutted. Oh, in there, the breezeway was refinished as well, painted, new windows, carpet, fixtures, etc. So, its been a busy year. My neighbors brother has been the carpenter and has been doing it nights and weekends.
I'm not working out as much as I would like to, but have some effort anyway. I am hoping I can get back to reading and writing on the blogs! Its good to keep in touch.

9 Days to NYC Marathon

Well, I'm not in the shape I used to be, but to late now! I do feel reseted, so that is a plus. I'm going to run 14 miles this weekend and that will be the last long run before the race. Looks like I'm in a general corral toward the back, so I don't think I will even start until 10:20 or 10:30. Only bad part about that is I have to get up around 4:30 to get to the race start and I will be tired. The race will never end! :) Did I mention its Nov 1st?

On a brighter note, Matilda if doing fabulous at my house. She is totally potty trained and only had 1 accident, but that was excited and my own fault. I decided to pet her before letting her out when I got home and that put her over the edge. Other than that, she never even had an accident in the house! Levi and Matilda play pretty good and even Nikki enjoys playing with her as well now. She is just adorable. When I get home, she loves tons of pets and cries a bit like a real baby for attention. She is a real joy.

Matilda and her first run

Took Matilda on her first jog this morning. Thought she would get tired....not! We got home and weren't in the house for a minute when she sped across the living room and banged right into Nikki like a battering ram. Nikki didn't look pleased. Then, she ran around the house sprinting a bunch. I thought the 4.5 mile run was not enough! For 5-6 months, she has a lot of energy. I got right in the shower and when I got out, Nikki was hiding in the bathroom with me between the toilet and the wall. At least Matilda was resting peacefully by then on a dog blanket. This girl sure brings life into the house, but she is a chewer for sure. She likes shoes, so I have to really watch her and have my shoes put up and closet door shut. I have too many expensive shoes to allow her to get them for even one bite! Did I say how much I love fostering? This is really fun. Of course, I think I will end up keeping one eventually. How could I not? :)
13 days until the Marathon....wow.
A big shout out to Forrest, today marks 3 years of walking. Don't you think he needs a new walking partner? Jessie Marie has maybe seen her better walking days:)
Go Forrest!

'Close' Date

Well, Pfizer happens to be purchasing Wyeth and today is the close date. Can I say I just want tomorrow to be over? 'Day One' as we call it in IT. There are sooooo many things that we have been working on and now they are all put into action. Working long hours all week because we were just waiting for some approvals and the close date to be announced.
On a better note, I love my foster, Matilda. She is so darn cute and soft. How come I love every foster I get? I want to keep them all. She loves to chew more than other fosters I've had, must be that darn lab in her, so she needs something in her mouth lots, and always something I place there. when she picks her own, it is usually a shoe or something in my 'no' list. I don't think she will get much bigger, maybe 10-15 more pounds which would put her at 40-45 pounds. So small compared to what I'm used to. She figured out how to jump enough to get on the bed last night for the first time and Levi looked at me, then her and showed all his teeth. He was not pleased. It was his only sanctuary until last night. You know how the dog that is the most annoyed is the one the puppy follows everywhere? :) Just Levi's deserved luck.
Well, one more long run this weekend and then full taper until the Marathon. Nov 1st is fast approaching and I don't feel ready, yikes!

3 weeks to the Marathon

I'm counting down my days to the NYC Marathon. I didn't run 20 miles like I was supposed to this weekend, so I will be running one more this coming weekend, only 2 weeks before the race. A little tight, but we'll see. I also got a new foster dog on Saturday and she is just adorable. She is about 5-6 months old and a lab mix. I think she looks mostly like an Australian Cattle Dog (ACD for short). No accidents in 2 days. I think she was mostly potty trained already. Hopefully she will be an easy adoption:)
Take care all

Cold mornings are here

Its been in the 50's in the mornings here now. The good thing is that I haven't need air conditioning or heat for the past month, this is good and will save me $$. I ventured out this weekend and ran 20 miles, ugh. It was not easy at all. My awesome dog Levi made it all the way as well. I'm so proud of him. I left Nikki at home because I can't get her to eat again and so I'm affraid to run her. She is really not eating much now days. I've tried lots of stuff, I wish I had her appetite! The Marathon is fast approaching, so I will run one more 20, in 2 weeks. I am looking forward to the day after the Marathon at this point. I'm getting there, but am not in my best shape. No foster dogs at the moment, but one coming on the 10th of October.
Go Forrest.