Wally "Concrete" Cronkite

Walter Cronkite, the black and white Boston terrier puppy came into our lives suddenly the 1st weekend of October 2010 and things have been more chaotic everyday.  So why in the hell did a lady with 2 young kids and a husband who's gone all the time get a puppy? Well it's complicated, sort of, a dear friend Wade Pittsford died in a tragic car accident November 2003; he was survived by Buddy his Boston Terrier adopted by his parents', Judy and Terry.  They decided that Buddy needed a wife and they need a puppy as they realized when Buddy was ready to "go home" they too would need to follow, so Buddy got a wife and a wedding and had their 1st litter last May, at the time we had 2 dogs and were unable to take on a puppy.  August 5, 2010, 6 little puppies were born and the lucky parents' were Zoe and Buddy again, I was notified by Wade's sister and my friend Traci that there was one pup left and they wanted me to have him if we were willing.  Well we had a painful summer as my 1st son, Nomadicus "Nomad" Maximus Gautier died this past memorial day at the age of 13, it was a complete shock as he passed in his sleep in fact Jaxon my oldest 4.75 yrs is the one who discovered him.  I did not think twice about the pup, I called Rich and all I said was Wade, and puppy, "get it" he exclaimed.  The rest is history- oh that name well we're huge Longhorn fans but did not want the typical names like Bevo, Major, Earl, Ricky etc...so I thought well Walter Cronkite went to UT at Austin and he's an icon, plus Wally is a cute name and there ya have it Walter "Wally" Cronkite was born.  Now Walter Concrete came from our very funny son, Jax as he was raising his voice one day trying to get Wally out from his bed he said in a stern voice "Wally Concrete" listen to me...lol, I love it and I think it's catchy it also made me realize--wow my kids do listen to me!!

This dog is beautiful with a ton of energy, and overall he has done wonderfully as I have been able to kennel train him and he is doing well with potty training.  He has going outside to "pee" with zero issue but he still enjoys to "poo" under the breakfast table!! UGH, it would be so much easier to deal with Wally if I didn't have 2 adorable little antagonizers or if Rich was home.  However it's impossible for anything to change right now so we're just moving, rather I am moving forward ;)

I mentioned sweet Nomad passing but I forgot to mention that our 2nd doggie, Mazzalito "Mazzy" passed away on October 25, 2010 she was 1 1/2 mths shy of her 14th birthday, but poor thing likely suffered a stroke per the vet.  Mazzy was showing signs of senility she was already suffering from being deaf in both ears so now here we were watching her stand up and just stand there not remembering where she wanted to go.  It was painful and the decision to end her life was horrible, luckily I was not alone Rich was home for a whopping 24 hrs and he stood next to my side one hand in mine and the other petting his sweet Mazzy. 

Wally has definitely helped the hole in my heart yet a day doesn't pass when I don' think of Nomad and Mazzy.  They were precious animals but more than that they were the biggest part of our family.

Adjusting to Wally aka Crazy Butt but we do love him dearly even though he loves the kids toys and marking on objects is beginning to be fun times but he's super cute when he's throwing his little bed around and it's fun watching him sleep, it's also extra quiet ;)

Yes there are days I think I am a complete nut bag for telling Wade's parents' yes but for often then not I know Wade is looking down on me from heaven cracking up at how frazzled I am.  I also know that with Wally next to me that I myself, Jax, Holden and Richie are all going to be loved and protected more then ever, after all Wades' calling the shots.