...at least not in the way you think. :)
Yes, we did get a new dog. A sweet little black & white puppy who is the center of our kids affection right now. Her name is Serra. For those who care, she is a beagle/bichon mix. She definitely inherited the beagle howl. :0) We hear it every time we leave without her.
So pretty much everyone has said I was crazy to undertake this new adventure during this time in my life. Obviously I went against everyone's advice. I guess you can't say I'm a follower.;)This was important for me. I have always wanted a small dog for the kids. Those of you who know us, already know that our other 2 dogs are quite large. They are wonderful...but just too big to sleep with.:) Also, we have always told Tala that when we moved we would get this dog...well moving just isn't in the cards anytime soon. Our neighbors had a little of 9 and I was drawn in. But I DID step away from the cuteness for over a month. I just took time to think it all through. And it came down to this...
I didn't want to have any regrets. I know if my time was cut short sooner than I would hope, I would regret not doing it now. So one night I walked across the street and surprised my kids by bringing her home. She's already proving to be a great dog. She sleeps great...and quietly all night long. Potty training is a work in progress, but even this is going well. The perfect little dog was waiting for us, she was free, my kids already loved her (duh!!!) and we are a dog family.
Those of you who still think I'm crazy....that's okay. I still love you and I'll let my puppy give you kisses anyway :)
Yes, we did get a new dog. A sweet little black & white puppy who is the center of our kids affection right now. Her name is Serra. For those who care, she is a beagle/bichon mix. She definitely inherited the beagle howl. :0) We hear it every time we leave without her.
So pretty much everyone has said I was crazy to undertake this new adventure during this time in my life. Obviously I went against everyone's advice. I guess you can't say I'm a follower.;)This was important for me. I have always wanted a small dog for the kids. Those of you who know us, already know that our other 2 dogs are quite large. They are wonderful...but just too big to sleep with.:) Also, we have always told Tala that when we moved we would get this dog...well moving just isn't in the cards anytime soon. Our neighbors had a little of 9 and I was drawn in. But I DID step away from the cuteness for over a month. I just took time to think it all through. And it came down to this...
I didn't want to have any regrets. I know if my time was cut short sooner than I would hope, I would regret not doing it now. So one night I walked across the street and surprised my kids by bringing her home. She's already proving to be a great dog. She sleeps great...and quietly all night long. Potty training is a work in progress, but even this is going well. The perfect little dog was waiting for us, she was free, my kids already loved her (duh!!!) and we are a dog family.
Those of you who still think I'm crazy....that's okay. I still love you and I'll let my puppy give you kisses anyway :)
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