Every time I sit down to write something the words have escaped me.
I could sit here and talk about how my three year old has been sleeping nights in his underwear. How he’s been asking to wear them instead of pull ups every night this past week.
I could tell you how we’re working on crying it out since I am so over the whole co-sleeping thing. Maybe even mention that I’ve had two solid nights of sleep, through to 7am. (I know!)
I could even tell you that having Mike home has been nice; even almost pleasant since Carter has been elated to wake up each morning with Daddy here. Having Mike be the favourite to play cars, hockey and to wipe his ass? I cannot tell you how much I am enjoying that.
I could even mention that one night last week, after bringing in groceries, we left the dog outside, unattended. She decided it was boring to wait at the front door any longer for someone to let her in so she joined the next dog walker she could find. They walked for about an hour while the lady tried to find Briggs’ rightful owners then took her home to call the shelter since she had tags.
I could even divulge that since Briggs normally sleeps on our bed, away from the kiddie action, we didn’t even notice she was missing until the shelter called. How brutal is that!? Seriously, that dog has been neglected since the kids came along. This is pointedly evident now. Poor doog. I can’t even explain to unsurmountable guilt I’ve felt since. Thankfully the couple that found her had taken her in, cared for her – even trimming her long nails! – and drove her home after getting our address from the shelter.
You know, with the pit bull laws in Ontario now, we were thisclose to having our beloved dog removed from our home, submitted to euthanasia while we could have been charged upwards of $10,000. All for forgetting her outside? THE GUILT!! I just can’t even imagine if the wrong person had found her. Admitting that I’ve failed my dog (since I’m such a crazy animal lover) is hard. Knowing that she’s safe and at home helps.
But all that stuff? It’s all meh. Uninteresting, life things.
So? What’s new with you?
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Oh, and since I’ve dragged my ass with this Starbucks giftcard giveaway, I’ve decided to pick two winners – which I’ll share the first week of January.
Best wishes for a fun and SAFE New Years’ Eve. Stay off the roads if you’re drinking and enjoy your time with friends and family!
xox
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Funny, at this moment, I am writing my very own, “I’m not sure if I really have anything to say”, entry. You had a lot to say. I understand your guilt over your dog, but even the biggest animal lovers (I am one, too), have to admit that children come first. You didn’t intentionally do that to your dog. Your dog is OK. Chalk it up to a lesson learned.
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Who is to say what makes a “good” blog post? It’s the little things that make our lives, right?
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I think this is a great post, you accomplished alot and just think Briggs got a little break for a while so don’t feel too guilty. Dogs don’t hold grudges, that’s what’s so wonderful about them.
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Why do you think I haven’t posted on my blog in months? My life feels so …eh right now. I know how you feel.
Have a happy New Year! Hope it’s a quiet and safe one!
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most posts are good blog posts I think.. it doesn’t really matter what you write about it’s how you write it!
Best wishes for 2009 – I hope you are all happy and healthy.. maybe you should look for a dog flap for your front door
x
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I think it does!!!
happy nu year!!!
xxx
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I agree, a great post. My life is similar and it’s great, mundane maybe, but sometimes when there is too much action it’s stressful.
I am definitely taking my dog for a long walk today. She too is neglected since the kids came along. I have left her outside, she just hasn’t run away. So we all do it.
Jenn
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Don’t beat yourself up about your dog. Things can happen. If it makes you feel any better, once Mr. Schmitty closed the door on my daughter and left her outside (he thought she had come in with me). But thankfully, she can knock.
Have a great New Year Sam! Xo
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Thankfully, the right people did find her and all is well. If it makes you feel any better, when my 4 kids were younger (they are ages 6-12 now) my ex and I were leaving to do errands. We started the car and thankfully, I looked back – we had left the baby, strapped in her car seat, on the dining room table! Talk about guilt!!! (And a good, solid laugh!
i think it’s interesting. life is interesting. poor pup. ours gets forgotten in the mess of life and kids sometimes. i feel terrible too. here’s to remembering the four legged folks in our life in 2009
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