Really it's almost fall?

It's hard to believe but August is already more than half way over. Things are moving much too quickly but it has been a good summer so far. Maddie is growing like a weed in both size and mental capacity. The things she learns and tells you is amazing. She still manages to surprise me with what she remembers. It's all those little details that you don't think they are paying attention to but they are.

Bedtime is still a challenge for us most days but it is getting better. I think the trick is to go to bed a little earlier. I find that when we put Maddie to bed a little earlier she doesn't fight us as much. She's been in that stage the last week or so that after we put her to bed she calls us or actually comes out of her room. I think at that point when she's doing that she is just over tired. Tonight she went down relatively easy although we will see how the night progresses.

In other news we have a new member of our family. Daphne came to us by way of a friend's mother who just had a bit too much going on and 6 other dogs in the house to manage a great dane. She's a sweet girl although a bit on the skinny side. She has been stuck to me like glue since we got her. If I forgot something at the top of the stairs I'm up 3 steps and she's right behind me. Half the time I can't even go into the kitchen to get a drink without some company.  She's very sweet although I fear I'm going to break a leg by tripping over her one of these days. She's been great with Maddie as well. She typically comes upstairs and lays on the floor next to us for book time. It has been a bit of an adjustment but one that will be good for all involved in the long run.

Here's a few pictures of the sweet girl.  As she doesn't go very far from me it's hard to get a good picture of her but I'm sure I will manage at some point. Plus she needs to gain about 10-15 pounds as well. Till the next time!