We’re getting a puppy!
My life will be forever changed, and, for a while, it will be utter chaos. That’s just what I need… said no one ever.
We’ve had a dog and the work it requires, especially at first, makes my head hurt.
I hate change. I love how my life has settled into comfortable ease. Knowing what will happen each day brings me peace. Seriously, the rut I have created is deep. I like it here.
Panic and anxiety dig their claws into my heart. What are we doing? A puppy? *clings to my routine*
But…
Hubs told me long ago he wanted a dog. We moved out to the country so he could have land for a dog. The kids want a dog and are ready to help. It’s time. I agreed.
It was a choice. Most changes are. We can prepare for them. Make a plan, which will immediately fail and more panic will ensue, but I can hope.
We are also putting in a fireplace. As soon as the air cooled, hubs remembered last winter and, well, he hates the cold. So the family room is a mess. I can handle it… *breathes* Again, it was a choice.
Not all change is chosen. Sometimes things just happen and can bring excitement or complete and utter fear. It’s those moments that really play with our minds and emotions.
Recently, I have been drawn to writing horror. Wait… what? I have been a fantasy girl FOREVER. I read horror. I love horror, but I could never write it. No way.
Maybe way. My horror short stories have done okay. I like them. It seems that my writing style works with the genre. Cool! I’m excited, because I am going to do a bit of research and write a NA horror manuscript. I am also scared out of my mind. Time to climb out of my comfy rut.
It’s good for me… right?
The family room is a construction zone… *resists urge to clean ALL THE TIME*
I will introduce a puppy to my four cats and a new home, away from his mom and litter-mates, and attempt to train him.
My short stories call for attention and Japanese myths and demons draw me to learn more about them.
Here I go! *pulls self out of rut* *wipes sweat and dirt from my eyes*
Change is scary, for me anyway, but it isn’t the end of the world. So many changes have happened in my life and have brought me here. Here is good -a bit wibbly-wobbly from time to time, but I like it. I have faith. Whatever the Universe brings, either what I choose or what chooses me, I will be better for it, stronger, unstoppable.
Anyone else have to climb out of their rut recently?
We had a dog for eight days. Within a few days, my hubs was using an inhaler. A couple days later, a trip to the allergist confirmed his allergy. We had to give doggie back. The boys were so disappointed. Good luck with your new friend. It is a lot of work, but it’s also rewarding.
Whoa. That would be quite a shock… I’m hoping my cats still love me.
They will. But of course, being cats, they won’t show it…
Thank you for the Twitter share, by the way!
Rut? Easy-peasy. I’m in a dang hole from coughing up my lungs for a week. Barely managed to get my blog done. About the dog, just train it until it knows what you’re going to do before you do, and never, EVER give up your place as Pack Leader. My dogs lived happy lives knowing who was boss. One protected me and another saved me from burning to death. They’re a blessing but only if they’ve been trained.
I can do it! I can train a dog… Yup. And stop coughing up your lungs!
Yes! I love this post! Change is never easy, but we all need to be reminded that it’s usually good for us and an essential ingredient for “the life well-lived.” Thanks so much for being my reminder today 🙂
Change is good for me… but I don’t like it. lol 🙂 Thanks!
i loved this post…only because..you know you wrote something I could follow…..scary stories..uh..yeah I don’t really like the scary stories Kathy..so like Sharon I will not ask to read those….while I DO understand the “need” for change I also cling to the norm..the same ol’ same ol’..its familiar and comfy…I like comfy..just ask my body…:/
I really REALLY cant believe you got another dog…I admire your openness to change…that is great..not sure I have the will power or the whatever to jump/leap and do what ur doing….ALL OF IT..ALL AT ONCE…..amazing…and wondering if ur crazy…
I only know from experience that YOU will be alpha pack leader….no matter if hubs wants dog or not..it will be U…embrace that..maybe the cats will still love you…
I am crazy. Weird. Insane. Yup, that’s me. It’s awesome. If I need help, I’ll send up red sparks. Thanks for reading!
Wow! A puppy!
I didn’t want a dog. Lil has been wanting one for years.
We compromised, I went for my walk and Lil got a puppy for company.
Now that I am home “Wrigley” follows me around like a shadow.
I have thanked her for getting me a puppy. I didn’t want a dog, but I did fall in love with the puppy.
Uncle Ed
Haha! It’s hard not to fall in live with puppies! Our first dog was Jason’s, but ended up being mine, so I am no longer delusional… I will love our new puppy. Love the spot on the kayak for your new friend!
Bring on the change, bring on the puppy! As ever, your blog made me laugh! Love it.
Laughing is good… just wait for puppy stories. That should be quite entertaining.