Happy Saturday, sweet friend.
It’s nice to see you. How has your week been? Good, or even great, I hope!
Things here at Casa MBB have been a little crazy!
In the span of a week, we adopted rescue dog Marnie Marie, and we’ve jumped into the deep end of all things puppy —crate training, house training, vet visiting (for a well-check appointment), behavior training, seriously, all the training.
I think the fact that she’s an Aussie takes things to the next level, too.
I didn’t realize just how unique it is to live with a herding dog until I saw her belly sail over me as she leapt over my couch and dove into the cushions like it was nothing.
Side note, when this happened, I swear it was all in slow motion! Have you ever had a dog jump over you in a high rainbow arch? IT IS INSANE.
It’s been a big change for all of us, and to be honest, I don’t know if I was quite ready for the intensity of the upheaval of our lives, but that’s just how the world keeps turning, I guess. I can’t help but think of something my wise old landlady, Lucy, told me years ago when I mentioned that I wasn’t sure if I was ready for the big changes in marriage. She said, “You’re never going to be ready for anything,” and it was some of the best advice I ever received.
I’ve still yet to figure out how to balance everything I want to get done. All week long I’ve been trying to find the time and mental space to write, and I’ve been anxious about not getting as much time at the keyboard as I’d like.
I know I just have to give everyone in our house, including myself, lots of grace.
Anyway, thank you for listening.
Have a good rest of your Saturday. I’m off to take Connor to dance rehearsals for a few shows that are coming up. Yup, May is another big dance month for her! I’m so lucky that I get to care for some many sweet daughters. I’m officially a mom of three now.
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Congratulations on the new baby! She’s a beauty.
Congrats on your new pup -Marnie Marie is a lovely name for a lovely girl! As for the extra work: I’m old so of course I have unsolicited advice. There are two other humans in your house— you don’t have to do ALL the things- spread the joy 🤩
I had a herding dog (Sheltie) but he wouldn’t even stay on the couch when I wanted him to, because he’d get too hot (in summer it was usually about 78 degrees in the house – the air conditioner literally couldn’t get the temperature any lower than that). He always wanted to lie down on the tile. After he died, someone invented a cooling pad for dogs to lie down on. I wish I could have had that for him. Good luck with your new dog, and as one other poster, Kris, said, everyone in the house should share in the work.
Congratulations on the new family member! Marnie Marie is a great name. Beautiful dog! She will keep you on your toes for sure 😊 But you will all get into a routine with her to help you. This girl is blessed to have such a great home.
Congrats! Hettie is a mutt but primarily herding breeds and it’s a lot! When we’re on walks she’ll try to herd me in directions she thinks are better or that we sometimes go. Like after we drive to the park, she’ll try to take me on the route to walk home.