As Donna Fargo used to sing,
Shine on me sunshine
Walk with me world
It’s a skippidity do da day
I’m the happiest girl, in the whole U.S.A.
Like 8 months ago I was journaling about how it can be overwhelming to have five children and keep on top of things. And then I lost my mind completely and we got a puppy.
She lived with us for five months, and she went to a new adoptive home last night with a lovely young couple who wanted a companion for their beloved dog.
We were foster masters.
Now that she is gone, I realize that parenting 5 kids is a snap. Nothin' to it.
So, if you are feeling overwhelmed at all, you should add into your life more than you can possibly possibly take care of and then remove something when you can't see your way to take even one more step. It does wonders for making things more manageable.
I am so glad for her that she will be in a place where she will be deeply loved and cared for, and I am so glad for me that I am not going to be the one responsible for her.
This doesn't mean we will never get a dog, but I think we learned that a puppy in THIS house with THIS family is not a good fit.
Enjoy your pets today.
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