Opening exchange gifts at my house is an experience. I have a three month old puppy, and he always thinks that everything I receive is his. Well this time, he was (mostly) correct! The Zappos box worried me a little, because my SS had never asked for my shoe size...But my AD Santa picked up on my love for my animals and sent me a package full of stuff for my family’s dogs and the cats I volunteer with! I also love small, pretty things, so the origami they included was perfect for me too.

While the older pups in my household aren’t really interested in toys anymore, they were certainly happy that the tyrannical puppy has some new toys to keep him occupied. He loves every single one, and we enjoy watching him play with everything (especially the laser pointer – he’s “brilliant”) instead of trying to bite our toes. The older two loved the treats (you’re never too old for treats), which is high praise coming from two very picky canines!

I also received some cat toys & treats, which I’m sure all of the shelter cats will love when I go out to visit them this weekend (photos coming soon for that one). They are all treat-obsessed, and laser pointers are ALWAYS a good time when it comes to cats.

Big thanks to my Santa – they did a great job and this couldn’t have been a more perfect first Arbitrary Day. I’m so grateful that my santa took the time to think of everyone – two-legged and four-legged – and I’m sure everything will be well-loved and well-used (especially since the puppy will soon be a teething teenager – oh boy).