What's Happening (01-04-19)...

So I'm doing things a tad bit differently this year and will be combining all of my regular weekend posts.  This will enable me to add more content on Fridays and it is just starting to make more sense.  I'll still be linking up with Stacking the Shelves at Tynga's Reviews and Sunday Post at Caffeinated Reviewer.  Both blogs are awesome so make sure you check them out. 

I blogged more this week than last week but an still not on my normal routine.  Here's hoping one more week will have it down pat.  Sorry if I own you replies - they are coming!  

This last week of vacation has been spent reading, watching and pup maintenance.  I managed to finish watching The Witcher which I enjoyed but which also confused me.  I heard season 2 isn't due until 2021 so that will give me plenty of time to read a few of the books and rewatch season 1 in hopes I understand more.  We also started watching Lost in Space Season 2.  We're 3 episodes in and so far I'm liking season 1 better.  However, the 3rd episode picked up soon.  I started watching season 2 of YOU when Mr. Barb was at work Friday and once again, I find myself rooting for Joe.  I must be sick and twisted.  And finally we have watched the first 3 episodes of The Mandalorian.  All I can say is Baby Yoda rocks!  Oh and I almost forgot, I've watched the entire season 1 of Virgin River on Netflix and liked it much more than anticipated.

I managed to finish 2 books already in 2020 and strange enough, they are romance.  With Apollo all over the place they have required less attention than my favorite genres but I am craving thrillers and horror so soon!  I plan on reading Good Girls Lie over the weekend.  Need to get it done quickly for a tour spot.  I'm also starting the first book in the series Stormi and I have picked next but I'm keeping it for a surprise. 

I did get a few books for Christmas this year and wanted to share.  Stormi got me a gift card and I purchased a ebook I've wanted since it came out - Laughter at the Academy.  Thanks Stormi!  Mr. Barb got me a few books as well.  First up is the newest Harry Potter illustrated edition, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, as well Aurora Rising, Stevie Nicks: Visions, Dreams, & Rumors, and Darkdawn so now I can read the whole trilogy.

So last but not least, Apollo is doing fine.  We've been trying to crate train which is going okay but the real test is Tuesday.  He doesn't have to be alone all day until then.  Luckily Mr. Barb and I can both come home and check on him during our lunches.  So here's a few pictures before I turn things over to Cassius.

 Here is Apollo the only time he is quiet - when he's asleep.  The cap is very fitting.

 This is Apollo on Christmas morning.  He isn't actually asleep, he's just figuring out what toy to massacre yet.

And finally, he does send to have a thing for electronics and here he is watching TV with Dad.  

CRAZY S**T MY BROTHER DOES 

1. Remember last week I told you he touches me?  Well he STILL touches me.  Except every once in a while it's now okay.  I mean, when he's sleeping and not trying to chew on me, he's not completely bad.

2.  The boy can throw a tantrum!  If he doesn't get what he wants when he wants, he starts making all kinds of questionable noises - grunts, growls, barks, whimpers and whines.  He's EXTREMELY vocal.

3.  He still thinks MOM is a chew toy.  Never Dad, just Mom.  He needs to get a clue.  I may not tolerate it much longer.

4.  He might not be that dumb because he took to walking around the neighborhood on a leash pretty easy.  Of course I taught him how :)

5.  Mom says that while she loves Apollo, she's loved ME forever so I think I'm still pretty special.  

So how was your week????