Part of the reason I'm behind is on Monday I picked up a dog from the animal shelter. I had not planned on getting another dog but this one tore at my heartstrings. Since I live in an apartment, I have to go with her anytime she needs to go out. I hadn't realised how time consuming that would be since I've lived in houses with yards for the dogs in the past and could just let the dog out. But hopefully I'll be able to give her a good home.