6 month anniversary since Lucy's adoption

So, after 6 months of having Lucy in my life, we are starting to get into a routine. So, the "firsts" for the blog are not pouring onto the page. Instead, we are settling in happily together to a routine of me waking up in the morning, letting her out of the kitchen, snuggling on the couch while we are both half asleep and then slowly starting the day. Once I eat breakfast, I feed Lucy and then we go for our morning walk before work.

Her lunch time walks have become penciled in weekly into my planner. Mondays I usually bring her to "Omi & Opi's" house, Tuesdays a friend has been stopping by and the rest of the week I wing it - either dropping her off at my parents house, sometimes having Stuart take Lucy for the day and sometimes I take her to the office. Lucy loves going to the office!

I have interviewed a professional dog sitter, Lisa. I do feel comfortable with her, but I like the flexibility of not having to schedule things in advance. Sometimes I just want to bring her to work or take her over to Stuart's house. So, I haven't hired Lisa yet. I think I will.

In the evening, I really look forward to her smiling face and wagging tail as a warm welcome home. Our evening walks are more exciting than relaxing, but the fresh air is nice. Walking does relax me too, even if it is behind Lucy dragging me to get close to some squirrels.

So, after 6 months, would I do this all over again? (Adopting Lucy, I mean). The answer is a whole hearted yes. She has added so much joy and fun to my life. After a stressful day, there isn't anything quite as wonderful as her resting her head on my lap to ask to play or her dropping her latest toy at my feet inviting me to play. Sometimes I wish I had Lucy's ability to simply be present and enjoy the moment. Perhaps dogs really have something to teach us, and not just the other way around.

Cheers to 6 months & to the great dog that now graces my life - Lucy!