It was a gorgeous saturday morning in Spring (March 28th, 2009) that we woke up with a spring in our step and twinkle in our eyes. Our little darling was coming home that day. I could not help going over her checklist mentally a million times. I never knew if I have enough to keep her happy, safe and comfortable. It is a constant question in my mind.
We drove for about an hour and half to get to her. When we got there - it started sinking in. This is it... this is the end of just the two of us. We will be three of us now.
It was an amazing feeling holding her for the first time... she was scared understandably - but it still was the most beautiful feeling.
She was crying and sad throughout the car ride home. By the time we made it in - it was mid-afternoon and she was hungry. So we bonded a little over food - but she chose to be left alone and settle down for a nap for a while after that.
Saturday was very quiet - she went into her crate without a question at night - to sleep. She slept calmly most of the night.
Sunday was a good day - she was a little better. Not yet ready to explore everything - but better. She was sticking to one side of our living room and would be anxious if she didn't see us.
Then began the endless jumping around, bouncing around ... wanting to play... the slipping on her own even while standing in one place... the standing in the food bowl while eating... the I want to eat everything in sight...
It is a riot at home - the whole time. The saddest part of these couple of days were when we had to leave alone and step out to go to work. She would understand - she is a good girl - but her sad eyes followed us... today she fell asleep even before we could say goodbye.
Every day is a new beginning and every beginning ends with a long string of beautiful memories left behind for us to cherish forever.
So here's to many more beginnings... many Winters,Springs,Summers and Falls... with Maggie.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
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