Sunday, September 18, 2011

a quiet Sunday evening...


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:

Tebbs Family said...

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!

peewee said...

Um. I HAPPEN to have the PERFECT dog for you! :)