MONSTER
This weekend Joel and I spent at Lilac Resort with my parents and our 2 dogs.
For those who don't know, or have never met our 2 boys, we have a boxer named Monster and a mastiff named Chaos. Monster is about 55lbs and almost a year old. Chaos is our newest addition; only 6 months old and weighing just over 100lbs. They are great dogs, but learning from this weekend, they are also a lot of work.
On a normal day, Monster and Chaos are locked in kennels until we arrive home from work. They behave while in the kennels, and there is no destruction to the house upon our return our home. (Some minor exceptions to this apply, but I will save these stories for another time) Joel arrives home first and lets the boys out. He then feeds them, and lets them out again. I arrive home and the boys are free for the night. They can cuddle with us on the couch, or play outside, whatever they choose.
At Lilac, it is not as simple. We don't have the resources there to lock away the puppies properly. The crates are just too big to pack up and bring with us, and they cost about $200 each so buying 2 additional ones to leave at Lilac isn't really an option either. We decided this long weekend would be our trial weekend to see how it went with the 2 dogs. We had to keep them tied up while outside. The dogs don't understand the rope concept and kept getting tangled. Chaos loves the bush, so he would be wrapped up in trees until Joel went into the bush to loosen him out. Monster found 2 teenage boys that he didn't like and kept barking and growling at them when the boys would walk past our site. The final time they past our site they were walking a little black dog. Monster went to meet them on the street (running full speed) and snapped his collar! It did not even slow him down. Joel followed Monster and made him come back into the site.
The best part for the boys about being out there was that we could take them for a run. Joel and I are not runners by nature, but as my dad would say "Ask the laziest guy how to do a task, and he will come up with the most efficient way to accomplish that task". We attached the dogs to their leashes, jumped on the golf cart with Chaos on one side and Monster on the other and started (full speed) ahead on our run. The dogs kept up well, however for Monster it was a jog, and Chaos it was a very fast run. We took them around the "block" 2 times for each run as Chaos started to struggle on the second lap. People were pointing and laughing while we rounded the corners, but it was very successful at tiring them out.
So besides the dogs being a lot of work, I found myself less interested in Lilac as a whole. I think it has reached the point where until I have kids, it has lost its appeal. Although I find the bands enjoyable, this is not reason enough to come out.
I have also been married for 3 months tomorrow!! To think that only 3 months ago we were in Arizona getting ready for my big day! We would have already had my dress purchased, our whole ceremony and dinner reception was done, photographer was booked, flowers had been ordered and rings were in the condo ready for the ceremony. Actually the day before our ceremony we went to the flea market and had a foot detox. We really had no wedding errands by that point. I was just anxiously awaiting the arrival of Sarah and Jay. Once they arrived everything seemed more real. Sarah is Joel's sister and Jay is her husband. I have wed into the best family. I am so thankful as we are all one big family.
Lastly, I have been a vegetarian for about 6 weeks, and love it. Although I struggled at first and still have not found a ton of great recipes, I still feel better. I didn't find it hard to give up meat. Joel is very supportive, but has chosen a diet that includes meat. Unfortunately being a vegetarian does not just mean scrapping the meat off your plate, so I actually have been cooking 2 meals.
For those who don't know, or have never met our 2 boys, we have a boxer named Monster and a mastiff named Chaos. Monster is about 55lbs and almost a year old. Chaos is our newest addition; only 6 months old and weighing just over 100lbs. They are great dogs, but learning from this weekend, they are also a lot of work.
On a normal day, Monster and Chaos are locked in kennels until we arrive home from work. They behave while in the kennels, and there is no destruction to the house upon our return our home. (Some minor exceptions to this apply, but I will save these stories for another time) Joel arrives home first and lets the boys out. He then feeds them, and lets them out again. I arrive home and the boys are free for the night. They can cuddle with us on the couch, or play outside, whatever they choose.
At Lilac, it is not as simple. We don't have the resources there to lock away the puppies properly. The crates are just too big to pack up and bring with us, and they cost about $200 each so buying 2 additional ones to leave at Lilac isn't really an option either. We decided this long weekend would be our trial weekend to see how it went with the 2 dogs. We had to keep them tied up while outside. The dogs don't understand the rope concept and kept getting tangled. Chaos loves the bush, so he would be wrapped up in trees until Joel went into the bush to loosen him out. Monster found 2 teenage boys that he didn't like and kept barking and growling at them when the boys would walk past our site. The final time they past our site they were walking a little black dog. Monster went to meet them on the street (running full speed) and snapped his collar! It did not even slow him down. Joel followed Monster and made him come back into the site.
The best part for the boys about being out there was that we could take them for a run. Joel and I are not runners by nature, but as my dad would say "Ask the laziest guy how to do a task, and he will come up with the most efficient way to accomplish that task". We attached the dogs to their leashes, jumped on the golf cart with Chaos on one side and Monster on the other and started (full speed) ahead on our run. The dogs kept up well, however for Monster it was a jog, and Chaos it was a very fast run. We took them around the "block" 2 times for each run as Chaos started to struggle on the second lap. People were pointing and laughing while we rounded the corners, but it was very successful at tiring them out.
So besides the dogs being a lot of work, I found myself less interested in Lilac as a whole. I think it has reached the point where until I have kids, it has lost its appeal. Although I find the bands enjoyable, this is not reason enough to come out.
I have also been married for 3 months tomorrow!! To think that only 3 months ago we were in Arizona getting ready for my big day! We would have already had my dress purchased, our whole ceremony and dinner reception was done, photographer was booked, flowers had been ordered and rings were in the condo ready for the ceremony. Actually the day before our ceremony we went to the flea market and had a foot detox. We really had no wedding errands by that point. I was just anxiously awaiting the arrival of Sarah and Jay. Once they arrived everything seemed more real. Sarah is Joel's sister and Jay is her husband. I have wed into the best family. I am so thankful as we are all one big family.
Lastly, I have been a vegetarian for about 6 weeks, and love it. Although I struggled at first and still have not found a ton of great recipes, I still feel better. I didn't find it hard to give up meat. Joel is very supportive, but has chosen a diet that includes meat. Unfortunately being a vegetarian does not just mean scrapping the meat off your plate, so I actually have been cooking 2 meals.
Well that's all for now - enjoy!
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