A Farewell to Remember

Well, this weekend was a farewell to remember. We gave up Heidi and Baxter to a Bichon rescue group who will find a new home for them in the next six months. A foster family is looking after them until a permanent home can be found. They have two bichons already with a doggie door. This family is giving them so much attention and love from what we can tell. Terry has already given us several updates and was crying with us when she took them in her car.

This has been a heart-wrenching decision as Heidi and Baxter have been wonderful pets and a part of this family for so long. This past month has been a true test as we have been unable to give them the attention they needed; and with another baby on the way, we felt it would be best to give them to a home that can take care of them fully.

We will miss them dearly as they have made us laugh a lot. Of course, we will miss those nights when Kaitlyn played with them and then they would curl up with us to watch a movie. We have cried a lot and it is even harder to hear Kaitlyn say doggies or their names. She woke up yesterday wondering where they were.

Brandon and I have felt a big sense of relief this last day and a half and know that they have received a lot more attention in the past day and a half than we would have been able to give them. A friend came over last night and we didn't have to worry about them barking and waking up Kailtyn. We didn't have to worry about letting them in or out when we were in the middle of something. And the best thing, we didn't have to take care of them next after we took care of Kaitlyn or pick up poo-poo accidents. Now Kaitlyn's toys are safe, her crayons are safe and food is safe. Even with this being said, we still have a huge empty hole in this house where they used to be.

I have almost cracked a couple of times and wanted to call to have them come back. However, I know that my stress level throughout the day will go down. I knew it would be hard to give them up, but I didn't think I would take it this hard. I hope it will get better from here as I grieve our loss, but rejoice for Heidi and Baxter. They will adapt in their new, loving home and will do just fine.

Kaitlyn is a riot. We went to Ian and Davis' birthday party yesterday. They had a good time. She was the only girl. The train table got a little crazy. Ian threw a small truck and it hit Kaitlyn on her head. She bounced back quickly though and ate a lot of cake. Needless to say, at our playdate with Zoe and Caroline earlier in the week, it was a little calmer. They played with a stove and dolls.

Here is daddy trying out his Napolean Wig on her.