PinkPetunia's House

I am very thankful for a good dog

Today, I am thankful for a lot. I am thankful that I was given fifteen years with my wonderful dog Maggie. She was with me for the bulk of my adult life and for all of my highs and lows. I am thankful that I had her in my life for as long as I have and I am thankful Rob and Ellie came to love her as much as I did. I am thankful I had the courage to make the hard decision. I am thankful I was able to keep the promise I made to her a very long time ago, to do what was best for her no matter how hard it would be for me.

Last night, I made the hardest journey of my life. I drove Maggie to the vet knowing she was not coming home with me.

Today I am certain she is doggie heaven taking long walks, chasing bunnies and laying in a nice sunny spot warming her fur. I know she is happy and without pain.

 

We miss you, Maggie.

Thankful Thursday, Binky-Free

I am so happy Ellie has gone binky-free! Yes, some things are a little different (bedtime and rides to and from work) but I am thankful she was able to make the change without any trauma. She seems to be just fine without it.

Thankful Thursday, Spring is here

Today I am so thankful that Spring has Sprung. Trees are budding. It is sunny and 60 degrees here. Tomorrow it is supposed to be in the high 60s and Saturday is supposed to be in the 70s. I am so looking forward to the great weather and the trees really showing some more green.

Thankful Thursday, Healthy Easter (so far)

This Thursday I am thankful that Ellie and her entire daycare class are not violently ill with a stomach bug. If you recall, last year was "The Year Without Easter." It was terrible. So far this year, we are all bug free! Fingers-crossed we will remain that way a few more days.

Here are a few pictures from yesterday at the egg hunt Sarah hosted and Ellie putting eggs in the water to boil.

A few little ones playing before the hunt starts.

Ellie patiently waiting for someone to say GO.

Look at all her eggs. She is off to a great start.

Ellie, Sarah and Mae

Loving that cupcake!

Mae and Ellie hugging it out. How sweet are they?

She did not crack a single egg when she put them all in the water.

"WHAT?!? You're really going to let me do that?"

Ellie's very first Easter eggs! I could not be happier with how they turned out. What an artist I have!

Thankful Thursday, Diet Dr. Pepper

I am thankful for Diet Dr. Pepper. It really is the best diet soda out there. Yummy!