Update . . . Maggie's super-bladder can hold "it" for 24 hours. This weekend was a wee-bit stressful (pardon the pun) for our family. I have new appreciation for the saying, "This is harder for me than it is for you."

So how's it going? Maggie is half way there. She is going in her new spot (a mulched dog area in our backyard). The leash part is still to come and we're just going to tackle that in Michigan. This past weekend was stressful - - for all of us. Steve and I felt like we were back at Day 1. Poor Maggie felt like she was being punished. The new spot is merely us trying to save what is left of our lawn. The leash is absolutely necessary for her safety in Michigan where we don't have a fenced-in yard. She's a smart girl and we know that soon enough this "experience" will be a distant memory.

The rest of the weekend was dedicated to treats and flea/tick prevention. First the treats . . .

A six month supply of Maggie's favorite treat is being shipped to our home. Beef tendon anyone? Yuuummmm. Now that we know what she likes, ordering her treats online is the most economical choice. Maggie also loves a her Kong Bone smeared with peanut butter - - and then FROZEN! Maggie thanks her Aunt Pam for this tip!! Watching Maggie with this treat is pure joy for us as she demonstrates "regular" doggie behaviors. We'll try to capture this moment on camera and post the results - - it's adorable!!

Steve was in charge of ordering treats, and I was in charge of flea and tick prevention. My task wasn't nearly as fun. There are so many options - and so many opinions on what is best (and what is harmful) that I spent a good portion of the weekend reading clinical trials and researching active ingredients and side effects. In the end I decided on Frontline Plus and am waiting for that supply to be delivered. As the start of Michigan-season looms I'm anxious to get started with those treatments. BTW . . . I didn't read the label of a single food item I ingested today.

Maggie met her Grandma B on Saturday and was doted on extensively. Maggie showed her Grandma what a good girl she is - - a good thing because it looks like due to our work schedules Maggie may stay at Grandma's for a few nights in May.

That's all for now . . .