The Ya-Ya Sisterhood

Looking back, I'm not really sure what just happened.  Becky sent me an internet link one day and said something like "What do you think?", but being busy at work I assumed it was a another house to look at.  Since we are looking around the area it is common for us to exchange houses we see posted on various sites.  I was busy, I'll check it later.  Later ended up at some woman's house looking at a dog. 
Now, it is no secret that I love dogs and would gladly have more than one around.  However, there is a period of emotional and psychological readiness that would be preferred.  I didn't get that - and before I realize what was going on the dog was in the car heading home.
I'm speaking of our new addition to the family, Bella.

I don't want you to get the wrong impression.  She is a great little dog and I'm glad we have her.  She is great with the kids, a little wary of Madison right now, and doing pretty well making her business outside.  She still has puppy teeth and those little fangs of fury can do some damage to your fingers.  She eats Madison's big girl food and Madison is currently surviving on tiny little nuggets of food.  Everything will work itself out.  Bella certainly is in a loving home situation now.  I'm not so sure she was coming from one...

However, it struck me today that the balance in our home is growing farther apart.  5 females and me.  I feel like I'm living in Fried Green Tomatoes or Thelma and Louis.  Saturdays in the fall are for football.  Sorry if you don't agree - it's just a fact.  I tried to watch some games but ended up playing cashier, tea party, and coloring pet rocks.  I thank God every day for Tivo - otherwise I would have missed my Hokies win a thrilling (although lucky!) game. 

If you heard of our recent addition already you'll know we changed the name from Princess to Bella.  I'm not sure it's that much better since Bella is a character from the Twilight series that Becky and every other female I know loves.  I probably got rooked into that decision but at least I feel better that my mandate for changing the name was acceptable.

Please send me the NFL scores tomorrow since I'll be playing dress up with Barbies....