It should be a crime...to be this HANDSOME!

Today we ventured out into the real world.  We went to Office Depot to pick up some things for school and print out some posters.  While waiting on the copy center to finish our order, it became evident that I have a criminal on my hands!  Duke had stolen the hearts of no less than 3 workers and 2 customers.  He is so adorable.  He was so well behaved and just all around AMAZING!  I am super excited to see him work with the kids. 

They said it could take up to 2 weeks for us to bond.  I think that bond is already starting to "stick".  He is always with me and I couldn't be happier.  Just look at those eyes!  BEAUTIFUL! 

I have been making lessons for my students to acclimate them to having a 4 legged 4th grader.  One of the things I have run across is a list of things we can learn from a dog... some of them include..

Talk less, listen more.
Complain less, be thankful more.
Eat junk less, eat healthy more.
Be selfish less, think of others more.
Hurry less, be patient more.
Guess less, study more.
Growl less, smile more.
Worry less, trust more.
Judge less, accept more.

As I have watched Duke today, it made me want to be a better person.  Duke offers his love and comfort to help those in need without question.  So I found it fitting when I found this quote from the Duke of Cambridge, better known as Prince William.  He said, "People say it's not ambitious, but it is actually quite ambitious wanting to help people". 

May we all strive to be ambitious like Duke!