Life according to FINN

We have adopted. It has been 3 weeks since Audrey and I walked into a Homeward Bound Animal Rescue on November 23rd and chose to adopt a then 7 week old German Shepherd/ Lab Mix puppy. After a few episodes of begging Jim, he finally said yes. We left our house at 10:30 am with Molli in tow in the back, and were set to meet and pick up "Francesca" or "Fletcher" one of Finn's 8 brothers or sisters( 9 puppies) with no intention of coming home with Finn. He came to us, was interested in Audrey and I, shy, but silly, one kiss to Audrey and we picked him out and paid the $300 adoption fee on the spot, after a good meeting with Molli. I felt 10 minutes of crazy buyers remorse.  What had I done?  A puppy?
That meant potty training in the cold, puppy teeth, barking, getting along with a new fmily member in an already crazy household.

 
 

 

Has it been just as crazy as I pictured it?  OH MY YES!
Has it been worth it? DEAR LORD ABOVE, YES!!
He is smart and sweet and growing WAYYYYY Fast!
They said a projected 65 lbs...and I am thinking 80 lbs!
His teeth are like daggers, and he has drawn blood on each of us.
He has peed and pooped on the carpet...all cleaned up nicely!
He has irritated Molli.
He has chased and annoyed Jagger.
He has gnawed his puppy teeth into Kendalls hair. Run amuck in the car as we drove.
He has done great in his crate at night. If he waked up after 4 am, we allow him to sleep in bed with us for the last few hours of sleep.
He has learned sit and stay and Fetch and he starts his puppy training on Monday.
He has brightened our day in every way! What a beautiful addition to our family.
WELCOME to OUR LIFE Finn Tiller Salter, your life. <3 p="">