Tomorrow, I am driving to central Washington to pick up a puppy.
Avery died 11 months ago. Part of me says it’s time, part of me says it will never be time. I still cry almost every day when I think of my girl. She was the love of my life and the light of my days. I will never be over it.
I’m sure this puppy will be adorable and funny and that Sloane and Stella will love her. I’m just not sure I’m ready.
Wish me luck.
+ What is your “political typology?” Take the quiz. (Pew)
+ Completely obsessed with this travel set in deep cove.
+ Words of wisdom from an NYC cab. (Instagram)
+ I love this sleeveless linen dress and this floral mini dress for summer.
+ Meet the Moms Who Get High. (Very mixed feelings about this.) (Atlantic, gift link)
+ A body oil for hydrating summer skin, and the must-have duo for aging skin.
+ A light summer pasta dish with lemon and arugula. (WaPo, gift link)
+ Summer Bag Combo: Canvas Tote + Organizer + Bag Charm
+ Listening to this Ronan Farrow podcast on my walks. (Audible)
+ This body stone from Kate McLeod smells divine.
+ A science backed way to wash your hair better. (Time Magazine)
+ This Theory Apron Top is so 90s-coded, I can barely stand it.
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Good luck with the puppy, Belle. Avery will never be replaced. This new lucky pup will earn a place in your heart in an entirely new way. I lost the canine love of my life 7 years ago and still keep her pawprint on my desk. My “new” dog has been part of the daily fabric of my kids’ childhood, and that feels immensely special in its own, beautiful, different way. Safe travels, and please keep us posted!
I lost my first dog, and very special companion Freddie 3 years ago. He was my ride or die and we went through so much together. I still miss him but the grief got better with time.
I adopted Romeo 2 years ago, in retrospect I wasn’t ready but something made me pick him. It’s different but he brings so much joy to our life in his own way.
Thanks for sharing about this type of grief, I never thought I could get so attached to a pet
Insta has been feeding me adds for the Kate McLeod body stones for a while now and I’ve been so curious about if they are actually good! That scent sounds amazing, I may have to check ot out.
Pets – you will never replace a pet in your heart, but a new member of the family will still be a joy. On McLeod lotion bars – nectar is my favorite! They are great for travel because they don’t need to go in the liquids limit.
Good luck with the new puppy! I know you already have yours picked out but something that helped me when I decided to be a dog mom again post-divorce and lost custody of my dog (not the same, but still a loss of a pet) was getting a dog that was COMPLETELY different. Size, temperament, color, age, etc. It helped me not compare them and made the transition easier because it felt very “new” versus what “was.”
Also, the Atlantic link is going to a very healthy-looking dish instead of the mom article!
The political typology quiz was spot on!