We’ve been loaned a dog for a month.  Some German friends of Jess’s couldn’t get the paperwork in time to take him to Germany with them for a visit, so Loucious (“lou-shus”) the Australian sheepdog is staying with the Avdi’s.  The dog only speaks German, so we’re all learning or brushing up (in E’s case).

I had my doubts at first, but this dog is impossible to dislike.  He’s super smart and lovable and well-behaved, and calm at 9 years old.  I was still feeling a little sick, but playing with him took my mind off of it.  Everyone will be sharing the responsibility daily.  He took to all of us right away.  Look at that face, with a personality to match!  I have been assimilated.

We lit the first light of Chanukah this evening, and had our family meeting, including a spreadsheet by Jess of daily doggy jobs to check off, to be paid accordingly by the owners.  And I get to borrow J’s car while she gets to borrow their Prius.  Also the kids got help filling out their passport papers.