Our very sweet grandkids, Will and Ally, got a new puppy today! That's the big news in our family for a summer day! He is the cutest, 9 week old, collie puppy! Will is trying his best to do it all right...treats, food, water, throwing the random tennis ball and playing with the puppy. Max is the puppy's name! (During our recent visit to Randy's brother's, Will fell in love with Uncle Rod's dogs--one was named Max--he came home and talked his mom and dad in to a puppy--so he borrowed the name from Uncle Rod's dog!)
Ally, of course, is scared to death of the puppy. She'll call his name randomly, smile about him, and look at him from afar...but she really doesn't want to touch him, or pat him, or really even be near him! I do think that after she gets used to him, it'll be fine.
It was so sweet today watching Will try to encourage Ally to pat Max. She just wasn't interested, but Will kept trying. I get so much pleasure watching Alayna & Wes parent. I think that's one of the most fun things about getting old...watching our child's family do life! Sometimes: Hilarious!
They will, as a family, figure this puppy thing out, I have no doubts. They will also figure out lots of things together, that's what families do! Change. It's the only constant! And, in families it's all about adapting to the changes of our lives. A puppy certainly adds responsibility, work, clean ups and random 'chewing challenges'...but also, a lot of companionship for little kids, loyal friendship for the family...and hours of entertainment for the ones who care to observe!
Randy & I have been through many 'changes' in our lives. In fact, we've spent more time adapting to the 'new experiences' than we have ever had things remain the same! And, as we get older and older, we find ourselves adapting to all kinds of changes! The most recent challenge for me, (aside from the physical growing old stuff, which I refuse to discuss here) has been learning how to actually use the remote control to the TV in the family room. It is really intimidating, and does things that no other remote in our house does, plays, records, flashes the TV guide up on the screen, and changes channels...I missed the official tutorial, so I only use the bare essentials of this device.
Back to the puppy...not much has changed in the ways of adapting to a puppy in the house. One major reason that Randy & I do not intend to have one live with us! I've said it before, and I'll say it again: We don't do livestock. Any kind...not even fish!
However, I have great appreciation for people who actually enjoy their animals...and take good care of them... Go Rykers! They will always have our blessing...but I will enjoy the 'crazy moments' the challenges of kids/and a puppy present in a household...even if I have to come home and 'laugh' in private!!! Hilarious. Just Hilarious!!!
And, by the way: I eagerly anticipate the next 'change' in life!!! The unknown can be so exciting to contemplate!
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