Mattie update & pics

I've got Mattie in the house with us. Boy does she ever enjoy that! She appears pretty uncomfortable and looks it too. She's beginning to lay all stretched out on her side as well as laying flat on her belly, getting those puppies lined up for their big debut. I just really think she'll go before her due date of Feb 2, but let's hope not too early. She's also getting some milk in. Climbing the steps from the den in the basement is proving hard work for her at the moment. She's laying here behind me and you can just hear her heavily breathing, almost a little moan to it. She's just as sweet as can be here in the house. The kids are liking it and wanting to "make her a full time house dog".........I don't know though. I do enjoy having her in here though......and when it comes to animals, the kids don't have to twist my arm very hard!! LOL  Cole is begging for a parakeet for his upcoming birthday. I have no problem with that, but Chris just don't know about it. I had a couple growing up and loved them. Plus, we are to be getting some chickens this spring/summer. Boys are the kids REALLY excited about that.......me too!! :)  

Here's a few pics of Mattie from just a bit ago. You can see she's just enjoying herself.......no matter how miserable she is. Goodnight ya'll!
Amy