Abbey arrived! After much process with the paperwork - proper documentation on rabies vaccination, etc - she was cleared and is here in London with Andrew and Tucker and myself! The family unit is whole.
Don't get me wrong - I KNOW this is going to be a lot of extra work for myself. Like there isn't enough going on with my days that I need to add exercise the dog into it. But she is part of the family and I can't imagine Tucker growing up without her. So, like I told Andrew - I wouldn't leave Tucker or him int he States cause they were too much work - so we will make it work.
I immediately took her to the park for some good long runs to catch the ball once she got here. 8 hours in an airplane drives humans stir crazy - can't imagine how she felt not knowing what was going on. So she has gotten a workout in, fed her a little of her homemade food (yup, we make her food), let her sniff around the place, she found her bed upstairs that I brought back last week, and she is now curled up at my feet while Andrew and Tucker are curled up napping in bed. Peaceful Saturday afternoon!
Will get some pix soon of Abbey and Tucker and the whole family!
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Change is everywhere!
So it has again been AWHILE. The basics - Tucker is almost 6 months old - weighs almost 18 pounds. We went to the States for 3 weeks. Abbey will be here to join us Saturday morning - yay!
More in depth....
Oh my how I love this little guy. He is so sweet and happy and cuddly and I am so blessed to be his Mom. Just woke up from a great nap with him. I love how he likes to fall asleep all pressed into my side on his side. His little face is up in my armpit and his little body just curled up next to me.
Oh how I do not love the lack of sleep. I know it will come, but man oh man - he has gone backwards and I am hoping the last 2 nights of progress will continue. It seems he really enjoys having his own quiet room. No more sharing with Mom and Dad. Andrew had been in the guest room - just so he could get some sleep - and some space as Tucker was having a hard time getting adjusted back to London time and was in bed with me half the night. So after putting him down 2 nights ago, I crept out and said - hey, I'll sleep with you in the guest room so I don't disturb Tucker. And he slept much better that night! So we did it again last night and woohoo! So one of these days I will move his crib into the small baby room and get him all set up. But for now, Mommy and Daddy are sleeping in the same bed in the guest room. And Tucker went for an actual 4 hour stretch last night! I love my little guy - but it was nice to wake up next to Andrew and not Tucker last night. Gotta take care of all aspects of your life!
I loved being back in Black Mountain. Makes me sad to miss it again, but happy to know that we are going back to someplace that I so truly love. It is full of such amazing people and such a wonderful place to raise a kid. Can't wait for Tucker to get there and actually know he is meeting all his new friends!
He is so amazing. Learning new things everyday. Sitting up stronger and stronger - almost unsupported, but not quite. Trying out food - not sure what his tongue is supposed to do! Babbling up a storm - that boy can make some noise!
Loved him getting to meet all his family. Aunts and Uncles and Cousins and Doggies! And it was great to see them all as well. Everyone had such a good time!
Okay - more soon, but wanted to get some initial thoughts out.
More in depth....
Oh my how I love this little guy. He is so sweet and happy and cuddly and I am so blessed to be his Mom. Just woke up from a great nap with him. I love how he likes to fall asleep all pressed into my side on his side. His little face is up in my armpit and his little body just curled up next to me.
Oh how I do not love the lack of sleep. I know it will come, but man oh man - he has gone backwards and I am hoping the last 2 nights of progress will continue. It seems he really enjoys having his own quiet room. No more sharing with Mom and Dad. Andrew had been in the guest room - just so he could get some sleep - and some space as Tucker was having a hard time getting adjusted back to London time and was in bed with me half the night. So after putting him down 2 nights ago, I crept out and said - hey, I'll sleep with you in the guest room so I don't disturb Tucker. And he slept much better that night! So we did it again last night and woohoo! So one of these days I will move his crib into the small baby room and get him all set up. But for now, Mommy and Daddy are sleeping in the same bed in the guest room. And Tucker went for an actual 4 hour stretch last night! I love my little guy - but it was nice to wake up next to Andrew and not Tucker last night. Gotta take care of all aspects of your life!
I loved being back in Black Mountain. Makes me sad to miss it again, but happy to know that we are going back to someplace that I so truly love. It is full of such amazing people and such a wonderful place to raise a kid. Can't wait for Tucker to get there and actually know he is meeting all his new friends!
He is so amazing. Learning new things everyday. Sitting up stronger and stronger - almost unsupported, but not quite. Trying out food - not sure what his tongue is supposed to do! Babbling up a storm - that boy can make some noise!
Loved him getting to meet all his family. Aunts and Uncles and Cousins and Doggies! And it was great to see them all as well. Everyone had such a good time!
Okay - more soon, but wanted to get some initial thoughts out.
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