I’d like to introduce a new member to the Birds Family. Before you ask, no, Kerry isn’t expecting a baby. We got a puppy! His name is Wesley, and he’s a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. You can follow him on Instagram. Yep, he’s just a little guy (Laura has referred to him as a toy dog 😐) but I’m pretty sure he thinks he’s a big dog because the bigger the dog he meets the more he wants to play. He’s very courageous, to say the least, and perfectly-sized for our Chicago apartment.
I never thought having a dog would influence my mindset and life quite this much. Just in the few weeks since Wesley came into our home, I’ve been looking at the bigger picture on how I live. He relies on me, which means that I better be around. It’s time to change my eating habits and workout more. I know this sounds crazy, but it’s true.
We have met so many more people by taking the elevator down, getting outside and walking the neighborhood. Potty training has been quite the task, so it seems like we are always on that elevator or outside; we see fellow dog owners all the time. I’d say that Wesley has turned into the most popular dog in our apartment building and around our neighborhood.
At this point it’s obvious: I’m pretty damn proud of Wesley. Kerry and I have been talking about getting a dog for a couple of years, but have always been hesitant. Then it happened so fast. She saw a picture of him and fell in love. The next week we drove to Michigan and picked him up. It’s been the best decision we’ve ever made. So, with all of that said, if you’re debating getting a dog, do it. There are so many dogs that need homes and – believe me – the joy it brings to your life is incredible.