Right now, the only thing I can think about is next Tuesday at 11 AM central. For years and years–since I was barely eight years old–I have dreamed of getting a dog. My very own doggy–not one shared by brothers and sisters, but MY dog. But I have also tried to be generally responsible. I didn’t want to get a dog in college–I had roommates. And I was always so busy in grad schools, and I lived in places that didn’t allow animals, and then I worked jobs that required me to spend billions of hours away from home. . . . Needless to say, it was all just a little disappointing, and I was dogless.
But, lo and behold. I finished my job, and now I can get my heart’s desire: a puppy. I have been talking about this dog endlessly. I talked about this dog so much that my incredible critique partners threw me a surprise puppy shower at Nationals–and many of the people who visit this blog came.
Yesterday, I drove down to visit the litter. The little dogs are all adorable. At this age, they aren’t much bigger than large hamsters, but they are still loving and wonderful. They mobbed me en masse once they figured out that I brought treats.
And Tuesday at 11 AM, I pick up my dog. Later that day, or maybe Wednesday, I’ll post pictures. I promise not to be an annoying dog owner, who can’t talk anything but puppy. But for the first few days, I’ll probably annoy the pants off of everyone I meet.
I so know where you’re coming from right now—I want a dog. Badly, I want a dog. But life keeps working against me; I would have gotten a dog this summer if I had a job lined up for the Fall. I want a dog, and hopefully, next year, I can get one.
So, I definitely want all the details about the puppy. Boy or girl? Name? You can never squee enough about a new puppy/dog imo.
Congrats!
Oh, that’s wonderful! What kind of puppy are we talking about?
You have to post pictures, or email them. I love puppies. Since I already have four dogs, I’m not getting a puppy any time soon, either.
Sarah
You are in for SUCH a treat.
I love dogs. We have four of them, in various sizes and hair lengths, all strays or other hard luck stories.
A dog will change your life, and for the better. Much good luck and happiness to the two of you.
I share your excitement about Tuesday.
Yay, puppy!
Even though where I’m at right now, it will be Wednesday. Early, early Wednesday.
So? How’d the first day with the puppy go?
And more details, PLEASE!
Brief puppy update: So far, so good! The puppy is a miniature Australian Shepherd. He’s black and white (a bi, as they say) and 100% adorable.
OMG! He sounds horribly cute. I can’t wait to see pictures!
Ach!! Too cute! You must post pictures immediately!! He sounds so adorable.
Sarah
Oh, you got him!!! Can’t wait for pics and more news. Congrats Mommy!
Yay!!! I can’t wait to see pics. Congrats again!!!
Congrats on the puppy and the sale! What a lovely blurb!
Aussie sheps are a great dogs! Mine used to herd my ferrets!
Congratulations again, Courtney!!!!
Renee