So how does one “Get A Life”?
I know…because I use to have one.
I can try to explain … but mostly it’s all a blur. I believe it was Gary’s 69th birthday and we were enjoying quality time with Kelley and the kids when this delusion suddenly transpired… I am talking as quick as this… “hey, Mom and Dad, ya’ll should get a dog”. In a matter of seconds… Kelley is holding up a picture of a fluffy white puppy, with long chocolate brown floppy ears and softest green eyes you have ever seen. I somewhat remember hearing two little voices echoing somewhere in the background and chanting something that sounded like “YES”! “PLEASE”! “PLEASE”! “PLEASE”! The next thing I recall… I’m staggering into my house holding a chew toy and an 11 lb wobbly little creature. What did she slip into my chardonnay?
Honestly, I had a life! A pretty decent one, so I’m told. Most mornings I got out of bed whenever I felt like it. Most days I walked whenever I wanted to walk and drove to where ever I needed to go. I remember in days gone by I marched myself straight out of the door with no turning back. Well, nix that! I have an INFANT! A 3-month-old, (that finally sleeps through the night praise the Lord)! Nowadays, a puppy is sleeping on my lap for hours. I’m vigorously waving obnoxious squeaky toys, and looking for poop that seems to camouflage into the leaves, as I stand in the wind, and the rain, in the pitch black dark shining the flashlight in search for it. You know THAT’S fun! At night I tiptoe across my creeky floor (at four in the morning) to go to the bathroom and then glide back into the bed, ever so gently, not to disturb the sleeping baby across the hall. Did I behave with such erratic behavior when I had three children? Obsessing over potty training? I don’t remember! Where did I go before Pet Smart? What did I buy before doggy treats? Who did I throw things to?
I know this little pup will not manipulate my life forever…I’ll have a life again someday and have friends again. She will stop chewing the knob on my dresser, and sneaking into my closet for my sneakers. She will stop biting with her razor-sharp teeth and leaping onto the furniture like a trampoline. One day she will take long walks with me (calmly) on a leash…she’ll be my hiking buddy, my road- trip sidekick, and my most loyal companion.
I guess” it’s a dog’s life” after all… I guess I got myself a new best friend…
Good for me and you EmmyLou!
(awe…she just woke up… gotta go!)
This Time…Next Year! (dedicated to Kelley)
Why why why?? I did that 5 yr’s ago when I got pippa love love her to death ( frank says DO NOT get a dog and of course I did😩!) 😉
She is the smartest dog I’ve ever had but she is a anchor (we have no family around) when we travel usually put into kennel which I hate. Would I trade her ? Absolutely?? NO
Best of luck with ur fur baby T ❤️.
Mary, are we crazy or what? I love weekends because Gary will “take her” just like when the kids were babies! They are a handful, but oh the kisses are worth it!
I’d say EmmyLou is an excellent excuse to stay home in PJ’s for the next 6 months! Enjoy!!! She’s a lucky pup!
Charlotte, my neighbors wonder why I’m outside in my robe and slippers at noon! I do get dressed (sort of) to take her on walks and to the grocery store! She melts my heart!
I love this! So miss having a pup out here in CO but I know I won’t walk one I’m the snow and Whitey says, ‘He’ll No’ so that’s it. I do love rubbing a dog’s ear for therapy and I don’t have that any more. Love her and know that she’ll grow old with you.❤️
Carole you are right…she is such great therapy, but probably twice as expensive. Especially after I recover all the furniture she jumps on (soaking wet from the rain) But I’m in love so she’s forgiven!
Tracy so true! And so excited for y’all! You really are a fantastic story teller/writer! I look forward to reading each one ❌⭕️
On rainy days, it’s not so much fun, but I look forward to hiking in the spring with this little angel. (I don’t call her that when she pees on the rug)
I appreciate you reading my blogs…I know they are a page turner 🙂
Tracy I cant believe someone else our age is doing this puppy thing in the dead of the rainiest winter ever! 😳We just got a Golden Retrievers puppy in January so your discriptions fit us to a T !!! He is the sweetest thing but going to be a really big boy ! Good luck! We should have a play day🐶😎😘🦴
Caroline glad to know someone else and their senses for just a few seconds and ended up taking care of a newborn like me! I have a basket full of toys in my den, and they aren’t for the grandchildren! Hope to see you soon, and your pup!
She is the most adorable puppy ever!! She’s a lucky lady to join your family. I’m excited for you that she’s sleeping through the night. A big step forward! I’m ready for another walk with sweet EmmyLou and you!
Fran…the puppy whisperer!
We are making progress, but it could all go faster if we had better weather!
We will make it through rain or shine!
You made me laugh again! She is a whirlwind for sure but cute as the dickens!
Thanks Missy! Surely she will grow up to be just as pretty on the inside as she is on the outside:)
Welcome to Gainesville EmmyLou ! That beautiful dog has a human quality to her face …those eyes! I am in love with her and we’ve not met…That dog doesn’t know how lucky she is to have fallen into yalls care. I have observed the love y’all have for your pets and it is dedicated and true. Great name….
Awe Suzanne, I think you have overrated my parenting! (no one complimented my “skills” with my “real” kids:)
We are smitten none the less!