Two weeks ago I excitedly got a Christmas gift about a month too soon.

Two weeks ago I met the thing that is going to (hopefully) be with me for another 15 years.

Two weeks ago I touched the thing that's been keeping me up for hours every other night.

Two weeks ago my boyfriend and I made a deeper dive into our relationship.

Two weeks ago my wonderful boyfriend got me a puppy for Christmas.

I was anything but ready for Curly to come into my life. I had talked about getting a puppy but I had no idea what I was getting myself into.

I grew up with Cocoa, our family dog, and she is so well trained. She doesn't get into the garbage, she listens really well, she barks when she has to go out, she cuddles with you a lot -- she is a perfect dog. I hardly remember what it was like with her as a puppy because I was in the sixth or seventh grade. I do remember one time she got ahold of my ponytail and hung there for a second or two. Because I don't really remember what it was like with her, it's been a hoot with Curly and his shenanigans.

I really didn't know how hard this would be. I thought it would take like five minutes and done. Nope. It's been two weeks and two days and he still barks at everything and chews on my roommate's coffee table and my winter boots. Although, with potty training he sits by the back door and lets you know when he has to go. He has been accident free for two days! But I'll tell you what, the first week was a MESS. He peed in the house five times when we first brought him home. FIVE TIMES. the next day was four but then five again and then three and it just started going down after that. The worst one was we were ready for bed the second night of him being home, we were cuddling on my bed (I had towels down thank God) and he decided to stand up and pee all over the towels. COOOOOOL. I was so mad. But he's been (fairly) good with it lately so I think he is getting the hang of it. I think that's amazing since I haven't even had him a month. He's also learning to sit and he gets it every now and then. Hopefully he catches on quick with that and everything else.

So I am greatly thankful for this amazing gift Bradley got me. But I know for sure once I graduate and we get a place together, he is getting a puppy of his own from me so he can do all of this too. And Curly will have a friend so it's a win-win.