Meet Mika

I have to go back and add a couple more updates but it's been over a week and I still haven't posted a picture of our new puppy - Mika (pronounced MeeKa). Last week, Mike and I had a temporary moment of insanity and decided to go look at some puppies since we didn't have anything else to do and since we stopped at the ATM on our way to the breeder, I should have known there was no turning back. So, despite our intention to rescue a dog, we ended up getting a 6 week old German Shepherd. We got to meet her parents and older brother and they were so good with the kids. They were a good size (not too big) and were very docile and well-mannered. She is doing good. We are getting used to adding a new step to our routines but we are heavily crate training until she is housebroken. I am happy to report that she sleeps through the night in her crate without having an accident or crying. First night was rough but we are good now. The kids love her. Tyler especially. She is nippy which is a little hard with the kids but we have found that if we just exercise her like crazy she is much more calm. We are taking her everywhere and letting all the kids play with her and hold her. I am not sure if I am ready for this puppyhood journey but here we go. It has taken away any yearning for a third child which I think we Mike's thinking in all of this.