2016 always felt like it would be a year of change.
We had reworked family life balance, we had a better
understanding of the dudes needs, we felt more together, focused and in control
than we had in a long time. But
something still itched, like that annoying tickle you get on the bottom of your
foot that no stamping or scratching can get rid of... something was missing.
Despite the dude being happy had content most of the time,
and having two fairly upbeat cool-ish parents he just needed something more, we
weren't enough. He needed a
companion.
And that is when, after lots of thought we decided to make
the change and make our family of 3 a family of 4, just that the newest member
would have four legs and a waggy tail!
The impact, even though we have a while to go, has been overwhelming. Not only have I learnt more about dogs in the
last 8 weeks, but our friends have been wonderful going out of their way to
help contact professionals to ensure we chose the right breed for our family
and point us in the right direction of every element of being careful and
responsible dog owners. I honestly have
not seen the boy as confident and enthusiastic (I say boy I mean boys as my
husband is very much looking forward to the evening walks that happen to go
past the pub) so Dear Fur Brother, this is for you...
Dear Fur Brother,
I cannot explain how much we are looking forward to having
you in our home. We can already imagine
where your dog bed will be, your two legged best pal to be has written a list
of everything we will need and apparently leads cannot be purchased unless we
are all together, the same goes for toys, bowls, blankets... everything.
Our home suddenly feels full of hope, it is tingling with
anticipation filling up in readiness with love, hugs and a brother fit to burst
eager to play fetch (though we know the likelihood of you bringing it back is
slim!) and just sit by your side.
You are not here yet, we have a little wait, but already we
can see how you will open up our little
guys world. Every time we stop to chat
to other four legs and their owner his eyes sparkle sharing that you will be
with us in soon, talking of puppy classes, teaching tricks and where he wants to
take you for walks.
I know you love company and there is a young man here who
cannot wait to have you by his side, and we will love you just as much...
seeing how you will help continue to grow his confidence and be a constant
friend through the next few years where so much of what he knows will change. You will be a keystone in his life, the
friend he can always rely on, a confidant in tougher times - for him and
ourselves.
You may have fur and 4 legs but you are all a sibling could
give to him, to us, and we simply cannot wait to meet you.
See you soon
Team Kitchen
