...that empty nest syndrome has thrown me/us.
Robert and Leo have wanted a dog for like, forever. We talked about it
and always said we would get one when we move to a larger home. But over
the last year a few things have changed ....I no longer have a stream
of 4 to 14 year olds coming here for English, I work from home
(full-time), we had a lovely time with Kona in Windsor, Robert has just
about forgiven Bonkers for going and dying on us (a broken heart takes a
long time to mend) and tomorrow Thomas starts Uni. The last year has
been full of drama/upsets etc about deciding what/where/who with
etc....and I am ashamed to say all the drama and tears were
mine....empty nest syndrome has not exactly crept up on us.....it came
in hard and fast and like that broken heart it has been around for far
too long. And now, all of a sudden. I have found myself being not just
in favour of getting a dog but of really wanting us to have one. We have
spent some time talking about what breed might work for our family
..... we have found one we all love the look of....I have done a ton of
research, and next Saturday we are going on a 7 hour round trip to visit
a breeder with a brand new litter......I have told the breeder, Leo and
myself that we are just going to look, we still haven't decided whether
we are dog owners etc etc - Robert reckons that's crap....we're going
on a 7 hour round trip for heaven's sake (and we have already got the
name - heck, I am so good at kidding myself). And it feels really
weird.....I have always known (and freely admitted) that I'm not really
into kids - just my kids - and that's how I feel about this....Robert is
a dog person, Leo too, but I wouldn't consider myself to be one - I
always thought I was a cat person - but for some reason, I already
'feel' the puppy we are going to see. It might not happen......but then
again it might .....
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| She peeed everywhere...and he let her sit in the drawer - to be close to him.. |
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| peas from two completely different pods - to look at! |
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| Kona in Canada |
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| Bonkers in a favourite place |
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| Stella in the sun |
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| Not even closely related |
Is it going to be a lab?? I will be watching with interest! Good luck with the visit!
ReplyDeleteNo, the black lab in the photo is Kona (Robert's family dog back in Windsor) - we're going to see a schnauzer....fingers crossed he likes us ;)
Deleteoooooh how lovely. get a kitten too....if you're going to wreck your house and nerves with baby pets might as well make it a full house :)
ReplyDeleteTo be honest that was the first idea...and we have one lined up too....great minds hey;)
ReplyDeleteIs it a dachshund?
ReplyDeleteHopefully a miniature Schnauzer ( not that mini to be honest and with a whole lot if sound by all accounts;)
ReplyDeleteI know exactly how you feel. Empty nest was hard for me too. But, be careful what you wish for......ours is not empty anymore! And some days I'm wondering why I was sooooo upset in the first place?! I look forward to seeing pics of the new puppy next week. Goldens are wonderful! :-)
ReplyDeleteWe had a golden when I was a back in England (along with the 12 puppies she had) - they are wonderful dogs and if we had the space I would definitely go for one but we have limited space at home so need to get something smaller.....and here's hoping tomorrow we meet him :)
DeleteI've always liked cats more than dogs too, but I should probably get a dog as it would be a good reason to go outside and get some exercise. It's me that needs to walk more than the dog! I am always trying to scheme up ways to "trick" myself into getting some exercise (because I always dream of losing the extra weight).
ReplyDeleteJust wondering, where did Thomas decide to attend university? I remember reading something about Strasbourg, but that he decided against going there. Congratulations on his achievement and your achievement as well!
My mother-in-law always talks about how she wants her children to be independent. It took a long time for my husband's siblings to leave the house (my husband is the oldest), but they are still not 100% independent (and they are all over 25). She is naturally worried about their future. Despite all this, she goes through bouts of depression because she is sad to be alone at the house. So she travels and sees her friends as much as she can. She seems happy enough doing this, but I know that she is secretly longing away for our next visit.
Those pet pictures are adorable. I just want to jump on that bed and snuggle those cats!
Strasbourg never happened much to my disappointment (yes I know, they have to make their own decisions etc etc etc but it is always so much easier when their decision is what we want right?)....long long story....anyway, he's studying International Relations and Diplomatic Affairs - and so far so good!!!!
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