Times, They are a Changin'

So, I gave my two-weeks notice at work today, and I cried. Who am I? I mean, really? Afterwards though, I felt relieved. I'll finally get a break, and hopefully, a chance to heal. That was the motive behind quitting my job anyway...the getting better part. Keep your fingers crossed for me. Thanks!

I guess that means that I can go home for Christmas now! Yay! I was saddened by the thought of celebrating my first Christmas away from home this year. I don't think I'm "big" enough for that yet. I thought you had to be older and divorced or widowed or something to spend Christmas at home with your dog. I guess I don't have to worry about it for at least another year now. Whew! A week or two at home in MT might do the body good. Kona might finally get to meet the fam and the Jack-i-son too! Both of my puppies together could be an absolutely terrifying and horrible experience for all involved. I think a fence around the tv and the tree will do the trick though!

Speaking of Kona, as always...she's still getting big. AND she lost three teeth today! Well, in reality, probably only two, but I noticed a third one missing for the first time today. My little girl is growing up! *Tear* Not so secretly though, I'm SO glad those little razors that they call puppy teeth are finally falling out. She's ripped enough pant legs and blankets. Check out the following picture and you'll see what I mean. Don't be fooled by their size! The bobby pin puts the scope of their "minuteness" (not minute like time, minute like very small) into perspective.
And, I don't know if Keith remembers this, and I'm pretty sure that he'll deny it to the death, but he said that when Kona gets big, we can get another dog! Let's just say, I'm not gonna hold my breath! Kona does a great job of driving me crazy all by herself for now! Enough said! Oh, and we got a doggy door today so we won't have to let Kona in and out all the time. She doesn't quite have the hang of it yet, but we shoved her through it, (before reading the directions which told us not to do that), so hopefully she's not traumatized forever and she'll figure it out by tomorrow. Not to rush her or anything...

Finally after 3 months, I saw my first NM coyotes today. It was a big day! They were in the front yard when Keith came home! Yikes! Kona was on the back porch. It makes me a little nervous because I have seen so many dogs come into the clinic completely torn apart due to coyote encounters. Some live and some don't. I don't want my dog to find herself in such circumstances. She'll be big enough soon so that we don't really have to worry about it, but until then, she remains a nice-sized coyote treat. We'll keep her inside the gate. No invisible fence for now. What a plan! I'm obviously a genius! Ha!

That's that for now. I've applied for a few jobs, so we'll see what comes of them. I guess I'll have plenty of time to look starting in two weeks. Call me, I'll be bored! Really bored! Well I'm off to eat modified juevos rancheros to celebrate my soon-to-be joblessness! Happy Turkey Day!!!