P is for Puppy - Simply Woman

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Dearest sparkle being of luminosity and love,

I am relatively incoherent today given the sleepless night I had with a new puppy in our bed. Today’s thoughts will be short but hopefully meaningful for everyone and not just for me since I’m awash in puppy love mush brain this morning.

Our family began a new journey yesterday with the arrival of Coco Doozie the sweet new addition to our family. It was time for us to adopt another fur baby since a month has passed since our beloved Beanie crossed over and Sebastian’s grieving had been long and difficult to watch. He needed a friend and we needed to share the immense love we have to offer a new furry family member.

Last night we made up a special crate for our little girl, set it up right at eye level to us on a chair beside the bed. She would have none of that and after much whining, won out and settled in right beside Sebastian as if she had always slept there between us. Yes we sleep with our dogs. Bedtime is a family affair.

After the most amazing love fest between Sebastian and his new little friend this morning, today he also generously allowed her to commandeer his favorite crate in my office so she could pile all her toys in it and go for a nap. I believe it is now her little house.
I will have to get him a new one.

He just stood there wagging his tail and they kissed each other on the nose and that was that.

We are hers and she is ours and now we live our next adventure together.

So in these short 18 hours I have already been reminded of so many important things.

1. Staying in the moment is the best gift I can give anyone.
2. Trust is a responsibility.
3. Stewardship is an honor.
4. Patience is something I need more of.
5. Puppies smell like heaven.
6. Just because my subconscious is programmed to be paranoid and over protective doesn’t mean I should allow that to continue. I have a choice.
7. It’s ok to go to sleep at bedtime. The puppy will still be there in one piece in the morning.
8. The sky is not going to fall on the puppy – Chicken Little.
9. When I trust that all is well – it is.
10. Love is the answer to everything.
11. Sharing your toys makes everyone happy.
12. Generosity is a spiritual practice.
13. Carpets can be cleaned.
14. Squeaky toys are the heart’s music.
15. Togetherness is more important than business.
16. Puppy kisses are like edible twinkly stars.
17. Naps are good for everyone.
18. It’s ok to write a really short blog – you’ll still be there too 😉

Off to nap… love to all… more next week