Into the single digits

Our chalkboard countdown is now into the single digits. To-be-named-later will be arriving in 9 days. As prepared as we may appear, I have this underlying feeling that bringing this puppy home is going to be more of an adjustment than we are currently thinking. Sure there will be those moments of joy and excitement, but with those there are sure to come the not-so-great moments as well. We have vowed to do our best to train him from the very beginning; yet, he's only a "baby" still. He's bound to get into mischief, to ruin something treasured, and to make us question if we made the right decision. We've been wanting a puppy for years, and preparing for this one for 6 months now, so it feels like we have thought about, discussed, and read up on everything we were supposed to. But, oy . . . this is going to be an adventure!

And so, today Michael and I take off for our last vacation without a dog in our lives. Our last time to think of only ourselves and not to worry about what to bring for the dog or where he will stay. It's probably perfect timing to get away. I'm burnt out from a rigorous year and Michael hasn't had a vacation in months. Here's to hoping that we come back refreshed enough to take on all of the new moments this puppy will bring into our life!

In 7 hours (or less) we are Cape bound :)