Last week we did something so unexpected, its totally changed our lives. Me and hubby made a spontaneous decision, and now, our day to day existence is unrecognisable from the week before. Now most people will be thinking, They have gone extreme green and resorted to living aka Tom and Barbara in 'The Good Life.' But no. We actually bought a puppy, that's all, and life as we know it has forever changed!
It sounds like I have realised a giant mistake has been made, but it hasn't. In fact this may be one of the best things we have ever done.
It was completely spontaneous. 'Shall we buy a puppy?' says Hubby. 'OK.' says I. Within thirty minutes of deciding on a breed, we went to the pet shop and bought it. I chose the breed so it was only fair for Hubby to name it, so 'Muttley' arrived home.
I knew what to expect, gnawing, chewing, eating, peeing, pooing etc constantly, with loads of sleepless nights thrown in, for at least a few weeks. But those thoughts were pushed aside by my Homer Simpson outlook on life and the mile wide smiles on the faces of my girls when they got home from school.
Amazingly enough, Muttley didn't, and still doesn't do any of the above! He sleeps all night, has never 'been' inside the house, and is a lovely bundle of cuteness, (see above photo).
Unfortunately I have been relegated to babysitter which means I don't go in any shops, but stand idly outside, suffering endless loonies who appear like magic to stroke the puppy and ask me stupid questions, like 'What is it?' Its a dog!!!! I also am in charge of 'cleaning up the poop'. Why? Because the rest of the family puke at the thought of it! Easier for me to clean up after the dog that clean up after the dog doo is covered in vomit!
I carried him around in my arms yesterday as it was chilly and he is quite warm! So now everyone calls him Spit. Thank god I don't look like Bob Carolgees!!!!
My home now resembles a childs farm extravaganza, with petting animals everywhere, and it takes ages to get everyone fed and watered at breakfast before the school run, but it seems, (at the moment anyway,) everyone is happy. And thats just the way I like it!
