No, Vinnie. You cannot bring sticks inside. Absolutely not. They are dirty and they make a mess. NO! ... Ok, fine. Just this once. #GreatParenting

Ran almost 2 miles last night, my first time going running in probably 4 years. Vinnie was so confused but got the hang of it.

Vinnie loves cruisin' for girl dogs. When he's riding in the car with me, I help him by pointing them out. Right window, left, right again.

Just got back from 2 hours at the dog park. Vinnie passed out in the backseat as soon as we got in the car, & promptly started snoring.

Vinnie, it's not time to wake up when you cease to be asleep. It's time to wake up only when the alarm clock goes off. And sometimes not even then.

I love Vinnie so much. He heard a commotion outside my bedroom window, growled, & then protectively repositioned himself between me & the window. <3

I wish something motivated me to run, just like chasing other dogs motivates Vinnie to run at the dog park.

Whenever other dogs try to hump Vinnie at the dog park, he just sits down. Smart dog.

Delightful day full of music, friends, church, good food with my dad, God, and puppy kisses. What a gift of a day.

Just gave Vinnie a treat, covered in vanilla yogurt & some sort of dog-friendly colored frosting. I almost inhaled it. 2 more days of raw.

New project: Posting 1 thing every day that makes me happy. #1: Rocking out to music while Vinnie looks at me strangely. (I don't usually dance.)

Vinnie was ticked that we went to bed so early last night. He kept looking at me, grunting and sighing heavily. What a lame mom he has. :)

I walked into my place this afternoon, & Vinnie immediately showed me this dead bee that he had killed. Or been stung by? But he seemed pretty proud of himself.

Parking lot repairs! They fixed Vinnie's favorite pothole. He was alternately terrified of it, or aggressive, sometimes barking at it ferociously. Silly dog.

Vinnie just found a chocolate chip cookie on the sidewalk and gobbled it up. #jealous

Today was much more harmonious than yesterday. And Vinnie's leg is 95% better, which means we're off to the pet store for a toy.

Why, yes, Vinnie! Those sunglasses ARE for you to chew on! How'd you know? And WHY does your breath always smell like Sharpies??!

Vinnie! Running around like a wild hyena, throwing the ball around the house, & chasing your tail are not appropriate activities when keeping a low profile.

Vinnie is under house arrest this weekend.

I have no idea what he did. Actually, knowing him, he probably tried to do a canon ball off the couch.

Came home last night. Strange...Vinnie didn't greet me at the door. He hurt his leg & was slumped by the couch. I started crying. #Tooemotional

Well then. I hope sunflower seeds are okay for dogs. (They are better than socks, anyway.) There goes part of my breakfast. Vinnie is such a punk.

There goes Vinnie, biting his nails again. Such a strange puppy.

Put a treat on the table & told Vinnie to leave it. He smiled at me, but then strained to look out of the corner of his eye at the treat. I love this kid.

I woke up today and rolled over to look at Vinnie, and he wasn't there. He's at his grandma's for the weekend. I missed him so much this morning.

Is it mean that I only sent enough food with Vinnie and his grandma for 4 days, to ensure no dognapping would occur this time? Of course not.