http://blog.merrindonahue.com Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:13:12 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en They grow up so fast. Young Master Oliver is doing an excellent job of learning the whole "go potty OUTSIDE" thing, but I suspect that's due in large part to the whole reward system we've got going on. We only had one accident in the house yesterday, and--so far--none today. ... http://blog.merrindonahue.com/archives/2008/07/01/progress-2 Originally uploaded by merrindonahue Sir Piddlesworth Humpsalot has discovered the joys of napping. What's hilarious is that he acts just like a toddler when he gets sleepy: He'll do anything to try to keep himself awake. He makes sure he pees exactly 4 times (in the house, of course, and ... http://blog.merrindonahue.com/archives/2008/06/29/1247 Originally uploaded by merrindonahue After spending some time getting to know our new baby, we have decided to change his name to....... Master Oliver de Barkington von Beaglestein, or Oliver for short. It's absolutely true that having a puppy is a lot like having a baby, as Kevin is slowly finding out. ... http://blog.merrindonahue.com/archives/2008/06/28/1246 Originally uploaded by merrindonahue Introducing Mr. Puppy-face, an 8 week-old Beagle. Mr. McCrazy Dog is the newest addition to our family, and while the other dogs aren't completely thrilled, they haven't tried to eat him (yet) either. He's terrified of dogs barking, and not a big fan of sleeping at night, ... http://blog.merrindonahue.com/archives/2008/06/27/1245 Dear Guy Who Used To Have Our Phone Number, I realize that you have/had some sort of motorcycle for sale waaaaay back in 2006, which was also the last time you had our phone number. I also realize that you are a complete and total moron who is unable to figure ... http://blog.merrindonahue.com/archives/2008/06/26/an_open_letter-2 But there's actually a Republican that I think is kinda cool (not for his political views, though, since I'm pretty sure snowballs would fly through hell before that happened). Representative John Culberson (R-TX) not only streamed live video of an interaction between him and some paparazzi straight to the internet, ... http://blog.merrindonahue.com/archives/2008/06/25/it_wont_become_a_habit For the first time in two and half weeks, I don't have a headache. I had almost forgotten what it was like not to have one, but I'm sure glad that it's finally gone, even if it's just for today. http://blog.merrindonahue.com/archives/2008/06/24/hooray-3 And totally lame. Last night I headed to bed around 9:15, and I have a feeling that I'll do the same tonight. Yep, I'm really that boring. http://blog.merrindonahue.com/archives/2008/06/23/im_a_huge_loser "Everything will be okay in the end. If it's not okay, it's not the end". http://blog.merrindonahue.com/archives/2008/06/22/food_for_thought Before I gave up every single thing that's bad for me (also known as B.K.H.A. or Before Kev's Heart Attack) I LOVED Taco Bell Nachos Supreme. Loved them with a fiery passion. I never ate a lot of fast food, but I craved these on a pretty regular basis (read: ... http://blog.merrindonahue.com/archives/2008/06/21/couldve_fooled_me