Our new dog Dexter has been with us for about a week now and I'm still not quite used to it. As a cat person, it all seems like new territory to me. On my days off all he wants to do is hang out right next to me or will climb onto my lap and ask for attention. Lately I have been pushing him off a lot, mostly because he keeps sneezing on me and my laptop and because I'm doing something else at that moment. Sometimes he reminds me how I'm not quite ready for kids, not that I don't want them in a couple years, because of the massive time commitment and complete lifestyle shift.
My husband told me that dogs have a weird perception of time. As I sat at my kitchen table typing on my computer (hypocritically)and not spending time with Dexter, I had an epiphany that he probably has no idea how short or long this period of time that I'm not focusing on him is. I feel silly for sitting here and pondering my life, when we could be outside on a walk doing the same thing together. I want me-time and that takes away from us-time. Striking a balance is always a challenge. I guess it's time to get off my butt and give Dexter the love and attention he deserves.1 Hour Later...
We just got back from a walk around the neighborhood. He does surprisingly well on a leash and has only gotten better each time we go. I think I have walked him the most, my husband has walked him once or twice, and we have gone together once. Hopefully the three of us can go more often.
I didn't think about life as much as I thought I would and instead focused completely on enjoying the moment and nice weather with Dexter. It was really calming to let go of everything for a bit.
From my fur-babies and I,
Have an awesome day!
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