Danny was out this evening working with the missionaries from our church. The girls and I had filled the evening with baths, a little hair trimming for Sophie and dominoes. I needed to finish up the dishes so I asked the girls to get in their pjs and read on the couch. Sophie grabbed some picture books. Kate grabbed "Just Grace." Ellie grabbed #6 in the Sister's Grimm series. They were so quiet...and it was heaven. The only thing that could have improved this for me---being on the couch with them, a book in hand.
I am reading "A Dog's Purpose" through Alicia's encouragement. I was nervous to read it. At the end of the summer we found a new home for Charlie (our dog). He had a miserable summer due to our busy schedules. He was always home with a roof over his head...food, water and a dog door...and we were out...a lot. As the summer went on he showed more and more displeasure. We tried to increase his walks, have a scheduled play time each day and a more predictable routine for him. He would do great if we stayed home. Charlie loves adults and is such a great companion...but he wasn't a huge fan of younger kids...this home is filled with them on a regular basis. We received some advice from several trainers...his personality wasn't the right fit. :( I know now there are different things to look for when you choose a dog for your family and we didn't go about it the right way.
The good news: Charlie LOVES his new home. He lives out in the country. He is a house dog, like he was here...but the cute couple that have him now...are always home---and when they "go to town" Charlie sits between them on the front seat. He is happy.
2 comments:
If you believe what you read, Charlie IS happy and appreciates you thinking about what is best for HIM... :p I also noticed your cute family (w/Danny) taking a walk yesterday too. Sounds like the perfect Sunday!
Um. I HAPPEN to have the PERFECT dog for you! :)
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