Gross!

This morning I was sitting in the over-stuffed leather chair in the living room, knitting in my lap, relishing the calm and quiet of early morning, when I dropped a needle down the side of the chair. I slid my hand down after it and what my fingers touched caused an involuntary shiver down my spine. It was squishy and crackly and fuzzy all at the same time. Ugh! I put down the knitting and got a trash can and started to delve into the 'treasure' of the chair. I pulled out food wrappers, a half-eaten bag of mini-muffins, some fuzz-coated licorice, a dozen yo-gos, parts of cookies, a piece of mozzarella cheese, a few un-identifiable things and the earring I have been missing. I was tempted to take a picture to post but then I realized that it was incriminating evidence that could be used against me in the court of house-keeping. Apparently, some child/children have decided that the chair is a viable option to the trash can, and to this I say GROSS! Later today I am going to check the cushions of the couches, but I just couldn't stomach it this early. I wonder if Rubbermaid makes furniture???? Something that could be hosed down at intervals and suitable for small children???

Thanks for all the advice on the puppy. I am going to start transitioning her diet. She is on what the breeder recommended, but it does indeed contain corn. She is doing well at the potty thing and loves the praise. We have a designated potty spot outside and she is figuring out what it is for. Now if I can just get everyone to remember to take her out every hour. (Yeah right!) She is also learning not to bite our toes and ankles. When she does we tell her No in a firm voice and if she keeps doing it we hold her down briefly and tell her no. She stops right away and looks so sorry! She is truly adorable and wants to please us. Perfect combo in a puppy!