First Day Home

Our first night home was uneventful with Eve only waking up once around 4:30 am thinking that it was time for breakfast, but after I told her that it was too early, she went back to bed. Around 7 am we started our day with a similar feeding and relieving routine from class. 

Around 8:30 am I woke my sister, @loveuleslie up to see if she wanted to take a walk to our local Starbucks, so we could get breakfast while also working a route that I was familiar with.  Overall, Eve did fine on the route and in Starbucks. On the way back I remember @loveuleslie making the comment:

@loveuleslie: “Wow she matches your pace really well.” 

Me: “Yes, that’s what she is supposed to do.” 

Eve laying on the floor of Starbucks while Lindsay sends out thank you messages.

Lindsay and Eve walking to Starbucks.

Prior to Eve @loveuleslie had been around a few of my friends' guide dogs but had not picked up on this important fact until I got Eve. 

After returning from Starbucks, we took a few minutes to put a few things together to go to the Container Store. While in the Container Store I remember getting comments of how well-behaved Eve was and many were shocked that we had only been home for 24 hours at that point. To grab a few more things for my room we also ended up at Target. While on this Target run, we encountered another dog, but Eve did amazing and had no reaction. In addition to encountering this dog, I remember on a few occasions @loveuleslie asking me to slow down because she could not keep up with Eve and I. Prior to Eve I would often have to ask @loveuleslie to slow down because I could not keep up with her while using my cane. 

We finished up these errands at Islands for lunch. Like a good girl Eve slept peacefully under the table while we ate. When we left the waiter that was assisting us got a little startled when Eve got up because he had no idea she was under there. 

Once returning home I took care of Eve’s needs before putting my stuff together for the work week.