Paradox

I look at these beautiful photos of the kids and Thea and I cannot help but think about the gorgeousness of the moments.  And then I remember the reality right now.    And it's a paradox, right?  Because side by side of this beauty is the other truth,  that having a puppy in our lives is sooooo hard!  I'm not quite sure what makes it so difficult for me, but perhaps it's the fact that I've been taking care of my parents for so long now that adding one more thing to our lives that takes an ENORMOUS amount, IF NOT ALL OF OUR TIME,  takes me over the edge.   I was the one who encouraged a puppy vs an older dog.   But what was I thinking???     Who knew the amount of diligence and attention, and training a puppy needs??  I wish, oh wish, I had known!  So this  experiment of  puppy is taking place right now...July 2018, here at our home.    More details to follow.  But in the meantime, enjoy the beauty of a new puppy and our boys.