Well it took a pandemic, but we got a puppy! Winston the maltipoo joined us mid May! As it became more apparent that our world would not be getting back to normal anytime soon. All of our summer plans were cancelled,including a highly anticipated trip to Universal Studios. We decided there was no better time to get a puppy, and have the time to devote to training him. I had been looking at different options over the past few months of different dogs that I thought would be a good fit for our family. Jeff initially wanted a bigger dog, but I tend to have more allergies with dogs who shed and honestly I didn't want the hair and upkeep of a big dog. I saw my friend post a picture of her adorable little dog and asked what breeder she used. One thing lead to another and I connected with her and discovered she had two pups that were ready that weekend for a new home! We scrambled and purchsed all of the supplies needed to bring little Winston home. We named him Winston after the MSU basketball player, Cassius Winston. He is absolutely adorable! He is sweet and cuddly but also playful. We are bell training him. Two and a half weeks in he seems to have a good handle on it. Although he does like to ring it when he wants to go out and play. It really has been the best time to get a dog because honestly there is little to look forward to right now. We are still under a stay at home until June 12. Most things are still closed ,and a mask is required wherever we go. Our neighborhood pool is not opening this summer. Baseball and softball have been cancelled.
The kids are wrapping up their online learning ,and I can't wait until they are done. It has felt like it was mostly me nagging them to make sure they were zooming and getting assignments turned in a timely manner. I pray we do not have to continue online learning in the fall. I try not to think too much about what's next because honestly there isn't anything I can do. I am not going to ruin my summer worrying about what if?
Speaking of what if, my MRI has been delayed twice now as it was not deemed medically necessary during the Covid outbreak. It will finally happen next week. I'm ready to just get it over with.and find out if my mass is stable or will require major surgery. Jeff continues to work from home, and it is likely he will be doing it for the rest of the summer if not longer.
Overall we have handled the quarantine well as a family. The girls have been getting along wonderfully. It has been nice to just be together as a family and spend time doing things we don't have time for usually. I am eager for some aspects of normal life to return like haircuts and restaurants! We've tried to find the silver linings of the pandemic like Winston and all the time we've been able to spend with him is definitely a blessing!
We hope your staying safe wherever you are!
