We are getting a dog.
No, I can't believe it either. Everyone that knows me is completely shocked, rightfully so. There are so many reason why people would be shocked: I can't breathe around animals, I think they smell and the list goes on.....
We can all thank Stetson and Bentley for helping me realize that Miniature Schnauzers are the only breed of dog that I can be around and still successfully breathe, HUGE!
Poor Peter has wanted a dog since the day I met him. I've just been depriving him this whole time. I think in the back of my mind I knew this day would come eventually but I didn't like to think about it, mostly because I like to breathe.
Well now things have changed. I think this is a great point in my life to try this dog/pet thing that most people enjoy. It will be a distraction from everyday life. Stay tuned to find out if it's a good or bad distraction.
We found a breeder in Aledo that Laura got Bentley from. We paid our deposit and are waiting for the puppies to grow until Christmas break. The puppies were born Oct. 16.
Currently the female, chocolate parti is our favorite. If we get her, Scarlett will be her name. Ya know, from Gone with the Wind: the best book ever. If we end up getting a boy, Rhett will be his name. Sorry Curtis, I know you like that name for your unborn child.
So now we wait until Christmas for Scarlett or Rhett to come home. Right now they look like squirrel/alien puppies. Not so cute if you ask me.
I would be lying if I said I haven't had second thoughts lately. However, Peter is so darn excited that there is no going back now. We are committed. Which is probably a good thing.
I would also be lying if I said I wasn't excited. I have to admit that I actually went down the pet aisle at the store yesterday....voluntarily....alone!
