Lacey's First Day Home!

[Kristen Eric Lacey and Paisley]

Well, after a 3 hour car ride, we made it out to Columbus way earlier than expected. Maybe the excitement made us try faster but it was a nice, and rather quick drive out. Eric drove while I graded papers in the front seat - it was a challenge  but at least I got something done because since getting home, no grading has been done and lessons still need to be made for tomorrow - oh the life of a first year teacher. 

 

Anywho, back to Lacey. When we arrived the breeders, Lacey was a big snuggle bug. She melted right into us and gave us lots of kisses. It was so good to finally see her again. The car ride went well. She slept on me most of the way but then slept on the floor by my feet for some of it because I could feel her stomach turning. We didn't have any accidents in the car, and she was a very good girl. I think listening to Train and John Mayer relaxed her. :)

 

She did not want to go to the bathroom when we got home, instead she checked everything out inside and wanted to play. After much play time and some water she finally peed. In the evening, she ate all her food and went to the potty outside like a big girl! 

 

I had some family members come over and she was great with them. She slept some of the time on and off. She only had two accidents in the apartment last night and then one this morning. 

 

Everything was going great until it was bedtime and then DID SHE CRY! She was exhausted going into the crate but then she barked and cried for probably 15 minutes until she finally dosed off. She cried a little bit on and off but was relatively good until 4:45am. Then she woke up and would not stop howling and crying. Eric finally gave in and took her out and she had to pee ALOT. This is probably because she did not go to the bathroom all that much during the day, but then we brought her back in and she would not stop. We left her in the crate for 30 more minutes but she just would not stop crying so we took her out and laid with her on the floor until 7 a.m. 

 

When she woke up this morning she chowed down breakfast and her water and then played for a while. She pooped and peed outside again, which was great. Now she's running around playing and having a blast. I'm hoping she will crash for a nap soon…. One can only hope. Lol

 

Will keep you posted on all of Lacey’s adventures! Here are some pics from her first day at home.

 

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

She is darling and it sounds like you are off to a good start.  I am sure she is missing the 'group' sleeping arrangements of her litter mates.

[BG and Gavin]

She is gorgeous.  Sounds like a typical first gotcha day.  Congrats.

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

Kristen, a BIG congratulations to all of you!  Lacey is beautiful! Sounds like she's very happy to be home with you and is settling in!

[Lonnie & Libby Lu]

Kristen, she is absolutely beautiful!  The picture with her in the bed is adorable.

[Janie, Jackson and Jilly]

Oh she is just beautiful and looks to be settling in nicely!