2007 was a year that I could not have imagined living through if I knew it was headed my way.
The saddest thing about the year was losing Chichi and Tiny and Baxterman. The thought of losing three pugs within four months is unbelievable. Ever since I had the pugs in my life, I would get tears when I thought about when it was their time to go. I didn't think I would be able to handle it. They all left in a bit of a different way. Chichi left in my arms. Tiny left five days later while hooked up to IVs with some sickness that we didn't know she had. Baxterman broke his leg and we found out he had bone cancer. It doesn't matter how they leave, it's just so sad. I still think about what it feels like to hold them and kiss them and listen to them barking and snoring and looking at me and pawing on me and running to get a treat or some of my dinner. I miss all those things...even if I did complain about them doing some of those things. I would not trade anything for them and even to have them all in the house at one time. It seems like that many pugs at one time is hard but as long as they all get along, it's fun. The vet bills are expensive and that's the biggest consideration because you don't want to have to let them go without treatment. I miss them so much and so does the huband (who has come out of the grinch costume for now.) It sure is nice to have friends like you all when our pugs or doggies pass on because we all understand how important they are to us.
The best thing about the year has been that all the family is still present and accounted for.
Daddy acting funny in Magnolia Springs last spring.
Mama in Magnolia Springs last spring.
Aunt Sue and the husband walking the trail.
And my favorite thing of this year was meeting blog friends in Charlotte in October. I never thought I'd get in a car and drive to meet people I met on the Internet. But it was so fun and it is so nice to have friends that are so far away and know that we all like each other. We're not crazy or dangerous. You all have inspired me to do more around here. I may just take up a craft!
These are some things I'd like to try to do this year:
Go to bed at 10:00 or 11:00 p.m. if I don't have an overnight job.
Go for a walk five days a week at some point in the day.
Drink water or Kool-aid instead of diet drinks.
Drink some green tea.
Eat a salad at least once a week.
Start a craft.
Go over and walk on the beach once or twice a month at least.
Big ticket item for the house this year: A natural gas generator so we can have air conditioning and power when the hurricanes come or if the electricity goes out. It's just too hot to suffer hours and days without any air conditioning.
I don't know if a new or old dog is going to come into our life this year. I think the husband wants one really bad but he is leaning towards puppies and I am urging for an older dog in need of a forever home. I think I have him convinced of getting an older dog but I want some more time. Sugar loves riding in her stroller and thank you Meme and Miko! I love strolling her and people always laugh when they see that it's a dog and not a baby in there!
