So, Fletch is doing fabulously! He was potty-trained soo much faster than we ever expected. That is not to say he hasn't had any in-house accidents, but they are not only far and few between but also it is usually because Rick and I aren't paying attention to his signals.
As previously posted, he liked his crate... but since he realized "crate" means he will be by himself he despises it! With some treats, he is going into his crate better, but when you say the word... it is like a bat out of hell!
He hates the hardwood floors, he actually pulled a blanket off the couch so he wouldn't have to lay on the floor (this was before Rick decided he could be a couch dog!) Now he is a couch dog so he sleeps with a pillow, or Rick's leg usually.
On a different note...
As I am sure you know, VCU lost in the first round of the NCAA. Bummer. Especially since it was only by 1 point. What can you do? We still had a good time out with some friends... on a school night!
We got to babysit Delaney on Friday! Her and Fletch fell in love. Well, let me rephrase that... Delaney fell in love and Fletch is still a scardey cat... but he definitely warmed up to her. We got to hang out with my sister and Delaney most of the weekend which was very nice. We hung out at my folks house on Saturday and watched some of the LSU game (they lost in the 2nd round of the NCAA).
Then, we went to a place called Commercial Taphouse for Nate's Going Away Party. Nate was a groomsman in our wedding and a very close friend of Rick's. He is moving to Austin, Texas the beginning of April. We are both very sad, but this seems like the best thing for him! And his party was super fun!
The Erins at Nate's Party
As for this week... well, it leaves me very sad!
This week started the first of MANY weeks that Rick is going to be out of town. He left early Monday morning and won't be back until late Friday evening. This week and next week Blackstone and continuously until the job they have there is completed. Then, on to different cities around Virginia...well, so far. Who knows?!?! But at least we will have the weekends! I have never looked forward to the weekends like I am now!
So at first, Fletch seemed like bad timing... a week before Rick left for out of town work (which I hear will take us well into Summer) but really it is perfect timing. Having Fletch around when I get off work has been something to focus on instead of my empty dinner table! Plus, Fletch eats his dinner while I eat mine so it works out great! (Yes, Rick did go grocery shopping for me and plan out meals as well! I know I am spoiled!)
So wish Fletch and I luck with the next few months without the man of our household! The plus is that the money is really great, which we could definitely use. Plus we hear this is THE time to buy a house if you are going to soooo the extra money definitely can't hurt! We will see where this [pipe] dream takes us!
Hope this finds you all happy, healthy and fullfilled.
Love,
your 1/3-absent-richmond-rices.
Ps. School is so GREAT! Here is a random picture from last week... I taught my kids the bunny hop during Signs of Spring week. I hope these kids remember this one day! The only memory I have of the bunny hop is from my Aunt Peggy and Uncle Will's Wedding Reception!! I don't know how long ago that was but I was pretty young and I remember having the BEST time with my family! (An added bonus, is my favorite bulletin board and the most beautiful.. if I do say so myself.. that I have ever made! Some of the birds are even singing. :] )
