The littles and Honey alike have been dreaming of a puppy for years. But mean old mommy has been the hold out. I just didn’t feel ready for another thing to take care of. And, if I’m perfectly honest, for many of those years I would have liked to have had another baby NOT get a pet. But I’ve read, talked the ears off of my dog owner friends, researched extensively and finally just said YES LET’S DO IT back in February! The more I’ve talked to others about dogs, the more I’ve decided that people are more opinionated on canines than they are on children. So, we’re moving forward on what’s best for our family and we couldn’t be more excited.
Now, without further ado, may I have the great pleasure of introducing y’all to ELSA!!!!!!!
She’s a medium sized goldendoodle and is six weeks old. She doesn’t come home for another five weeks, but we’re pretty much smitten already.
The littles had their hearts set on a pup named “Awesome Sauce”. But, I guess through divine intervention little Elsa came with that name. I kid you not. Her litter was called the “Frozen” litter and her siblings are Anna, Olaf, Sven, Kristoff and crew.
She’s a full pound smaller than her biggest sister and was just the sweetest little thing. She was playful but loved snuggling with us. We just knew she was the right choice to complete our family.
We’ve got so much to learn, but the boys are “ready” for the responsibility. We’ve already started making lists of chores, and I have had fun randomly calling out fake to-do’s over the last few months (ie. they have just settled down on the sofa with popcorn and I say “Quick… your dog has to go out Who’s taking her???). I really pushed for a puppy that could come home this summer, rather than earlier in the year when we decided to do it. I just wanted them to be able to be here with her every day to take care of her and take ownership of her.
After about an hour she had worn herself flat out. The littles were beyond excited. Beyond.
So, between now and next month we’ll be looking forward to her weekly selfies and gathering up supplies to welcome her home. Stay tuned for much much more!!!
xoxo
