Our Little Lucky Charm

Today marks our 1 month anniversary of having Miss Waffles in our lives. It's as if she knows I'm writing about her as we speak! She's tummy down with her nose touching my laptop, watching what I type. She has brought us nothing but pure pleasure and joy. Yes, we had a rough first couple of days, but once we got into the rhythm of things, we started to really enjoy each other's company. We call her our lucky charm.

Not only does it play tribute to the boy's home country, but she really is our little lucky charm. She has brought the boy and I closer than ever, she has taught me patience, she is getting me healthier, and she is teaching me to love more on a daily basis. The boy and I truly do believe we are the luckiest fur baby parents. Ever.

In the last two weeks, Waffles experienced new milestones and continues to change physically! Since her 12 week shots, she is now able to go on walks with us! And boy does she LOVE it! When I strap on my fanny pack (No, you don't get pictures of that. Nice try!), and say "ga ja" which means let's go in Korean, she knows we're going on for a walk outside! She gets tired after about 3 blocks, but we're so happy that she loves walks! We've been going at least once a day, twice if I can muster the energy!

When I take her crate out and say ga ja, she knows we're going on a car adventure and climbs right into her crate! We love that she thinks of it as her happy place. She's usually pretty good about car rides and rarely whines. She just snoozes away, but once the gear is in park, she knows it's time to get out! Only then will she whine to hurry me up! Silly girl!

She's still learning her name and learning to go lay down. For some reason, it's the hardest for her to stick to the brain. She's chewing a lot less, but is learning to "no touch." We hope that one sticks soon because I'm tired of saying, "No, don't chew that!" 503 million times a day. She still chews on dadda's everything, but I know deep down inside, she loves him to pieces.

They're so cute together!!

She still loves her naps thank god! But the sweetest thing she's been giving me?! Time to sleep in!! She's allowed me to sleep in to about 8:30 on a daily basis! It's absolutely incredible and I know all the puppy mommas are drooling over this one. One time, she loved me sooo much that she slept in till 10! She got lots of treats for that one.

Stop it, Waffles. Just stop it.

She still loves chasing after her water bottles and looking out the window. She's found her voice and loves to bark at anybody that walks by. It was cute at first, but now I want nothing more than for her to kindly shut her trap.

She still dislikes taking pictures...

She ruined a perfectly good photo. If only she was looking where she was supposed to!

... but you know what?? She's gotten so much better at looking into the camera! I have to be ready at a moments notice before I lose the opportunity, but I'll take it. The photo taking Nazi in me is glowing.

But the biggest accomplishment of all??? For the first time ever, she has had ZERO accidents inside the home today!!! It's the perfect one month anniversary gift she could possibly give us! We're hoping that this positive trend continues! :)

We're so excited to see her grow and experience new adventures together. Momma and Dadda loves you like you never know, Waffles!!