Day one - Elliot

• In the beginning, Elliot must've believed we lived in our van. This is because after we took him from his mother, we drove from one end of the county to another. We hit an outdoor fish fry where Elliot enjoyed the attention he received from adults and children alike. We visited a pet store which Elliot christened by peeing on the floor. Armed with toys and incidentals, we went back into the van where we then drove to view a van that Tom's co-worker is selling. Elliot offered them a gift by pooping in their yard and then he spent the rest of the time, hopping like a bunny through their high grass. Finally, we brought him home.

• He followed the girls around the neighborhood as they introduced him to the neighbors, but he was tired from his hopping around so they brought him home for a nap.

• After the nap, he greeted the neighbors and dogs with great puppy happiness. Penny, the next door dog, stood and allowed Elliot to race around her in circles, but for the most part, was unimpressed. "Not another one," seemed to be what she wasn't voicing. Coco, the dog two doors down, and the newest dog to our neighborhood sniffed him and then became frightened of our little furball. She kept backing up and hiding behind her owner.

• Inside the house once more, Elliot met all our visitors. He played with his toys and entertained everyone, playing with whoever would join him on the floor.

• He christened the house inside and out.

• He had another nap on the floor and then went on several more walks around the neighborhood, chasing Madison as she ran up and down the street.

• By 10:30 that night Elliot was out. He fell asleep outside his crate and never woke up when Darcy put him inside and shut the door. He never made a peep throughout the night and was waiting patiently this morning, sitting in his crate, when Darcy awoke at seven.

Our new addition seems to be fitting in quite well and we seem to be adapting well at our new job. Tomorrow will be the test as the girls and Tom head off to school and work. I have errands in the morning and afternoon so we shall see how our little puppy handles the crate and alone time.