No Good in Goodbyes

I hate to say that any day is bad because God has blessed our life abundantly, and I know that there are people in this world that would consider our bad days to be blissful days! With that said, yesterday wasn't a bad day but I can say it wasn't the best day!

Bye Bye Bentley

We had to say bye bye to Bentley after having him a part of our family for 7 years. Chris and I started our little family 6 months before we were married. Bentley was like our child for four years before Colby arrived and stole all the glory. Bentley never adjusted to Colby's homecoming and each day that passed drove Bentley a little closer to having a stroke caused from stress. As if losing all the attention wasn't enough, Colby began to give Bentley anxiety attacks. Yorkies are prone to having anxiety and many actually have to get on medication because they can't even bare the pressure of their owner leaving the house. Colby is a very active, hyper, wild, destructive (do you get the point) child and Bentley was on the breaking point. Colby didn't understand that a 5lb dog can't handle the impact of a toy launched across the room at high speeds or withstand a 30lb child sitting on his head, nor did he find it amusing to be hit with a pillow while snoozing on the couch. It got so bad that if Colby was within a 5 mile radius Bentley would begin to shake and show his teeth. It was a really hard decision, but I found Bentley a good home. I was very apprehensive at first but after meeting his adoptive mother, I was content. She has a fourteen year old that has wanted a yorkie for years and I know he will be so spoiled. He will be sleeping in their bed, enjoying their huge backyard, and never have to worry about Colby torturing him ever again. I want to tear up right now thinking about what he is doing and if he misses us, but I know it's for the best!

Chris took it pretty hard but he also agreed that it was in Bentley's best interest!

This was on the way to meet his new family.

We enjoyed coffee and conversation with the new owner and started a friendship. She was super nice and I know she will love Bentley! We became friends on Facebook so she can keep me updated and they live in Richland so we plan to go by every once and while to visit.

Bye Bye Baby Bed

Well.....we decided to continue the day with yet another goodbye! We agreed it was time to retire the baby bed and upgrade to a big boy bed. We went to matress world and purchased a full matress, we didn't get the box spring because I want it to be really low to the ground. Chris came home and got busy taking the baby bed apart. Once he was done, he read the directions and realized we didn't have the conversion kit. Of course, when you buy a baby bed that converts into a full they don't tell you about the extra parts that are sold separately. I get on the phone with Playpen and cross my fingers we can just make a quick run and go pick it up. No, not going to happen......not in stock and takes 8 weeks to deliver. You can guess how happy Chris was at this point

Just what you want to do on a Saturday

Give your dog away

go matress shopping for no reason

take a bed apart

and

put a bed back together

OH HAPPY DAY!

Chris did some research online and found a store about an hour from his parents house that had one in stock. They are going to pick it up for us and hopefully we can get it this next weekend.

here is a little recap of what's been going on at the Jones's home.

Chase met Mawmaw & PawPaw (his great grandparents)


Our first playgroup since Chase arrived. We went to the Science Museum and enjoyed the new exhibit. Colby was being domestic playing in the kitchen with the ladies.

I love my Joovy and Colby thinks it is too cool!

Chase's first bath

Colby has been a great big brother

Eden's birthday party at Chucky E Cheese

Cookie Cake Face