Now before going on about what a bad idea this was (Pa), know that she has enriched my life beyond what I ever expected. Sure, she's a ton of work, but Gypsy has given me a such a sense of responsibility and joy. I think you get to a certain point in your life where you're much more interested in putting your energy into something beyond yourself.
I now imagine what it is somewhat like to have a baby. We get up numerous times through the night to take Gypsy out to 'piddle in the backyard" and we celebrate when she sleeps beyond her typical 2 hour intervals. When I finally get her to sleep, I get after Nick for being too loud in fear he might wake her. We must alway be aware of her whereabouts, if not, she's snuck away to chew or pee on something she knows she shouldn't. When she's in her kennel for her nap, that's the window to get things done like shower, wash dishes and write blogs. Yes, she is a handful, but she has an awesome demeanor. Nick and I really lucked out on this one! She is very quiet and calm, only yelping when she wants out of her kennel. She is very smart, at 10 months already knows the commands sit and laydown. She loves being outside, so she's a great excuse to get me out walking everyday. She loves Gordie... but unfortunately he despises her. She's had a few good scratches to the nose now. Most importantly she LOVES kids.. can't get enough of them!! Nick and I are
Nick's parents and Cathy have already volunteered to look after Gypsy, so when we do travel she will always have a place to stay.
Gypsy was born in St. Peters, Cape Breton on January 7th to a Chocolate and Black lab. Her mother the black) was a small lab, while her father quite large, so time will tell what size of dog we end up with. I noticed that her paw prints are already larger than Copper's. I hold her tons because I know one day she will be much too big to fit in my arms. She likes to give kisses when I hold her.
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