One Week with Samson

Well, we have now had a yellow lab puppy for one week. And I haven't killed anyone. Yet. Last Saturday, Keven and I drove to Douglasville, GA to pick up our newest family member, Samson. We were pretty much smitten with him after about 5 minutes (yes, we). Those who know me, know that I was very much against getting a puppy (and I still am), but Keven talked me into it. I gave him some conditions that I never really thought he would agree to or keep, but he did. So we have a puppy. He is an adorable handful and I know that he is only going to become more difficult as he gets bigger. After one week, Samson is already losing his fluffy white fur and getting in the coarse, yellow fur of a lab. They do grow up fast!


A few things about Samson, the puppy:

• After spending the first 8 weeks of his life outside, Samson has had a taste of air conditioning and loves it. He does not like to go outside.
• Samson is not a big fan of his crate and he lets us know it!
• When he realizes I am trying to get him outside, Samson lays down. Then he runs away when I try to pick him up.
• Samson's newest hobby is tormenting Simba.
• He quickly discovered his two favorite sleeping spots: behind the toilet in the kids' bathroom and under my desk. Much to his dismay, he has been banned from the playroom and can no longer lay under my desk. I'm actually a little sad about that too. I kind of like having the little guy at my feet. :(
• From day 1, Samson knew that Ethan was not his biggest fan. Any chance he got he was next to Ethan, sniffing, licking, and knocking him down. Ethan doesn't seem as bothered by him now.