A week of firsts! I had many. Did you have any?

I not only have a first, but also an only... I have been occasionally dog sitting for this one neighbor for almost a year now. She has this mutt that can pass for Benji whose name is suki and she has a papillon, named Zori. Both were shelter dogs and so we don't know the background, but obviously Zori has either been hit by a car or was abused, because her front right leg is bent pretty bad. I suspect Zori was abused, because when I met her, she never responded to positive feedback and she never was one to cuddle with anyone. About a month or so ago, I started going over there at least once a week, or more if the neighbor needs me, to let the dogs out. The last couple days I have been going on more because my neighbor is out of town. Her teenage daughter is staying with neighbors, but I let the dogs out except in the evening and only in the mornings this weekend. During this time, I have noticed that Zori seems happier and even wags her tail when I praise her, but the one thing that she doesn't even do with her owners is, when I was sitting down, she jumped up into my lap and snuggled..It wasn't for long, maybe just seconds, because she is a hyper breed in the first place, but that was awesome and a breakthrough for this dog..

oh yeah a first but very and still unpleasant now have two d amened rats in o ur room here at Gold crest and no orkin man came back, and the two are too smart to go into the four rat traps. So this is very unpleasant and upsetting, I hate rats and never ever have I ever had a rat in my room before.I do not remember any other firsts worth mentioning this month so far.m]thumbdown[/em]

I bought my first car on my own. what did you used the soda cartons for?

I now have a child who doesn't have an IEP at school it's nice, well tell they start insisting she's LD which scares me. I'm making up my first unique crocheted hat pattern. First time trying this new hair dye I got a free coupon for and I think I like it, just need some highlights.

Some of the firsts I had happen were astounding. The first time I had to say no to my grandson when he wanted to use my PC. First time I didn't turn into the fast food restaurant when I went running errands last week. First time it took my grandson, daughter and I less than an hour to do grocery shopping.

For me yes it is nice to be in the first time and specially in the first place but after all then you find your self nothing.

Yay! You're hair's coming back in more! I can totally relate to hair loss from chemo and all. Do you notice any difference in your hair? Mine was thin and body-less before, but it came back thicker, and is now darker than it ever was. That is a great 'first' for you:-)) My big 'first' for this year (this month actually) was that I am now officially 'retired' and got my first retirement check. It may not be a fortune lol, but it is to me. And for the first time in 8 years I treated myself to an inexpensive dinner out. Another first is that I'm now using a walker here and there. Not a great first, but a necessary one none-the-less. Sometimes our 'firsts' are a surprise, but we learn to adjust:-) I don't think I've had many first-times this year, but I'm hoping I'm not too old to have many more happy ones!