Friday Things
1. The chair came in for the new nursery and Joseph decided to give it a test drive… he gives it two thumbs up! Joseph has been such a great little brother, giving Einstein pats on the head and blowing him kisses when he goes upstairs for a nap or bedtime, even putting some toys near him or sharing snacks while he’s been laying in his dog bed. He’s such a sweet kid and I can’t wait to see him be a big brother!
2. We are pretty much status quo in terms of an Einstein update. We had our family over on Sunday and again on Monday and he was super perky, he seemed to love having everyone around. We’re just loving on him and giving him lots of attention and affection.
3. I have to give huge props to the company that makes the Help Em Up Harness – our vet recommended it when Einstein came home two weeks ago and we had it overnighted. It made helping to get him up and moving him around SO much easier. Their customer service was amazing, too – we had an issue getting it fitting correctly and the guy who designed it actually got on the phone with my husband and talked him through making some specific adjustments and modifications. Highly recommend if you ever need something like that (although I hope you never do!).
4. I can totally relate to this article about being a friend when you have little kids. Ugh.
5. Our nursery is starting to come together! The crib is assembled, the dresser is in, the chair is here, and I got most everything washed yesterday. We still need odds and ends, but we’re getting closer to being 100% ready. I bought some newborn diapers and when I unpacked them, I was startled at how incredibly TINY they are! Somehow I forgot how itsy bitsy Joseph was; compared to his diapers now, they look like a Kleenex!
6. Did you watch the Video Music Awards? I did not, but I saw some footage of Britney Spears and is it just me, or does it appear that she has not aged at all in the last 10 years?!
7. Halloween candy is all over the grocery store and Halloween stuff and pumpkin is all over my Pinterest home page – too soon? I guess we’ll need to start brainstorming Joseph’s costume for this year! He’ll have a wee little pumpkin sidekick too :)
8. Thank you again to all of you sent in your favorite recipes – so many amazing recipes that I’ve loved working my way through!
9. It’s officially football season! What are your favorite foods to serve while watching the game?
10. TGIF! This picture was taken a few weeks ago and I just found it on my camera card yesterday… such snuggle buddies. Love our furry boys ❤️
I am so sorry to hear about Einstein. I so enjoyed your Friday posts (puppies and babies) You were lucky to have each other. We lost our big guy recently as well. They are family and always in our hearts.
Sorry for the loss. Joseph will always remember Einstein as long as you keep him alive. At least Einstein is at peace and running around at the Rainbow Bridge waiting for you. Look up Rainbow Bridge if you haven’t read it. He is in a good place waiting for you. RIP Einstein,
Hi Michelle, I’m wondering what Duke’s reaction to the situation with Einstein is?
Sheila
Duke definitely knew Einstein was sick… He never attempted to play with him since all of this transpired – he would just lay next to him, sniff him, but leave him be, which he has never done – he’s always trying to play. I feel bad for Duke :(
My heart broke when I read that you had to say goodbye to Einstein. I can’t even imagine what you and the family are going through. My condolences.
What?!? Has Einstein passed? I pray not! Does anyone have an update?
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Thank you for keeping us updated on Einstein. It’s awesome to hear he was so responsive to your family’s outpouring of love. This week’s photos of Joseph and the furry boys are exceptionally sweet.
Very comfy chair for the nursery – I can see why Joseph gives it two thumbs up! Glad to hear that things have not degraded with Einstein – will continue to pray that a miracle happens for him – it’s too early for me to think of Halloween and Pumpkin things – but that’s just me – I know a ton of people are excited about pumpkin…..lol
Are you still accepting recipes?
I just want to tell you as a mother of three grown up daughters and 5 grandchildren that Joseph melts my heart!
Yes, send any you love my way!
That is a cute picture of your son. I hope we don’t have to do that with our dog, Leah. she is about 10 or 11 now and has arthritis. As for Spears cannot stand her. A much better singer is Adele and her songs. I love all of them!
I love the chair! Would you mind sharing where you bought it from?
I have some friends that have 4 kids. They had a “big green chair” that they would take a picture of each of the kids on their birthdays. It was a great way of capturing how much they had grown each year.
I wish I had known about a device like the help em up harness when our golden Cooper had gotten sick at 7 months. For several weeks he couldn’t stand on his own. My husband would use a towel to help hold him up when he took Cooper outside to do his business. Even though Cooper was still a puppy, he was around 50-60 lbs.
Hi Heather, We got it from USA Baby – this is the chair: http://www.usababy.com/best-irvington-upholstered-recliner-glider-burlap.htm
Can’t help but feel sorry for Einstein, you, and all of your family. Forgot to mention Duke but he has to be affected also. Joseph is such a handsome young man and will be a great big brother.
Another week of great pictures of part of the BEB family. Would it be possible after you use the family recipes from your readers that you make a category of the recipes that did not get used? That might be a lot of work for you and you will be so so busy with the boys but I thought if you could just scan them into the blog your readers would enjoy reading and trying some of them. Thanks
Joseph WILL be a great big brother. Love that picture of him in the chair.
I so enjoy ALL the pictures you post. This one of Einstein and Duke is especially sweet! Continue to keep you and Einstein in my prayers.
That picture make it look like Duke is trying to fix the sickness in Einstein’s poor brain! Does he act like he knows something’s wrong? I’m praying that Einstein doesn’t suffer, but please take care of yourself too. Being pregnant is stress enough. I follow several blogs, but I have more from yours than any other by far. God bless all of you!
Hi Michelle,
My 14 yr old lab, Emma, and I pray for you, Duke and Eistein every night! Love the pics today. Is the chair a recliner, looks so soft and comfy~
Hi Glynda, Thank you so much. It is a gliding recliner, it is so comfy!!
what a sweet photo of those puppies.
I love your site and the stories especially of your son. I have used a lot of your recipes. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Michele,
Will you be posting the recipes you received from your readers?
Thinking of you often these past days. Take Care.
Brenda.
Hi Brenda, Yes, I will be sharing the ones that I’ve made throughout the months!
I thoroughly enjoy reading and look forward to hearing from you everyday. Love you tips, insights and recipes. Not to mention your sharing your life and loves with all of us readers! Through you, we have loved so many of your family pictures and seeing Joseph grow up, now waiting for baby brother. All makes us smile!
I continue to think about you and your breaking heart about Einstein. I have suffered this loss with my beloved pet, Weezer..beautiful bichon of 15 years. You may have received this : Rainbow Bridge. I couldn’t attach, but you can goggle it. You will cry and smile when reading. You are in my thoughts and prayers