Improvements.

[Hopeful-Tinkerbell]

My son bought new flooring and paint and redid his room. He got his puppy a lead and now she goes out a lot. She really loves it. So Yesterday he painted and put new flooring in his room. It looks awesome. Now I feel like my room and living room need to be done. Those are clean though. My house no longer smells like puppy pee and it’s nice! I’m so proud of my son. He just needed to save up the money. He got stuff worked all day on it then went to work from 7-12 and came home and put all his furniture back. He still has a couple things to fix on his vehicle so he can get that running and he won’t have to use my car. Looking forward to that but at least for now his room is done and he is trying. I’m so happy. My husband took him to get the flooring and paint and to take the old stuff to the dump. He helped him too. His room looks so good I’m jealous. My husband seems happier too. At least for now. I told my son how proud I was! That will keep him motivated too. It’s peaceful. Now he’s motivating me to do some spring cleaning myself. I want to get rid of some clutter and clothes etc. It’s refreshing. Less tension too. I told him one thing a week toward van. Then he can get a better job in what he went to school for since he’ll have a ride. It’s been hard for him. I knew I needed to give it time and he’d work things out. I’ll never give up on my handsome intelligent miracle baby. As long as I’m still breathing. He’s incredibly smart. Very gifted. He just got hit with some depression. He’s working through it though. He’s had his job for a year. Longest one yet. It’s not perfect but he’s sticking with it full time. I don’t know if he realizes it but if he gets his vehicle going he’ll be unstoppable! I’m trying to stay as busy as I’m able to and I feel much better when I do. No time to wallow. Just wanted to share my proud mama moment. His room and the smell etc was a big stress to me and had caused so much tension between my husband and I it was hard. We have enough tension already. This will help that part though.

[Starrlight]

What an uplifting post! I’m happy for you. Sounds like things are going well.

[Hopeful-Tinkerbell in reply to Starrlight]

My son is awesome intelligent and handsome anyway. He just got a puppy that was extra hard to train and caused a mess. She’s so precious though! Now she’s doing much better! His room is fresh and new and things are looking good for him. I’m very proud. It makes my mental health better too. He is my biggest love in this world! Him doing good is my life’s happiness. I’m also working on my own personal life too. Activity or exercise is definitely the best medicine for sure!

[Starrlight in reply to Hopeful-Tinkerbell]

I know just what you mean. My kids doing well is also my happiness!!! I have a 22 yr old, 10 yr old and 6 yr old all boys

[Hopeful-Tinkerbell in reply to Starrlight]

Mines 23.

[hypercat54]

Hi I am very pleased your son is making such an effort HT and you are right to be proud of him. I am even more pleased that the poor puppy is now being trained, taken out for walks, and able to do her poos outside where she should be rather than confined to his room. Don't forget it wasn't her fault she caused a mess and it must have distressed her a lot as dogs never like to have to go indoors! x

[Hopeful-Tinkerbell in reply to hypercat54]

She still comes in to poop then goes straight back out. We even took her to a dog park to run for hours. Nothing. Wasn’t in house 5 minutes and pooped. She will poop on a pad though as long as he keeps it clean. It got where I couldn’t leave his door open. The smell was toxic. I was worried about everyone’s health including hers! She goes to Vet monthly though. She’s on the puppy plan. I love that sweet girl to death though. That’s why we kept her. She’s learning though and will pee outside and even go to door to go out. I never blamed her! She’s a sweetheart! Now my son is stepping up. She’s truly a sweet dog. I love her!

[Hopeful-Tinkerbell in reply to Hopeful-Tinkerbell]

She stays out with me unless sleeping though. In my lap 24/7 with Tater Tot unless outside or eating.

[hypercat54 in reply to Hopeful-Tinkerbell]

Aw bless. The way to get her to poop outside is to take it out when she does it in the house then take her out to smell it. She will soon get the idea. x

[jkl5500]

I'm glad to hear some happy news from your household. You deserve it.