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Oh no. I am so sorry. She is lovely and there is nothing like a Chow for me. Mine is 13 with cataracts, joints issues, and not so good hearing but he is my love.
Omg!!!!! Darling!!!!!!!
I think I'm much more an oldie person despite getting very clucky about puppies.
Puppies are exciting and thrilling but it's when they get to old age that they really have a firm paw on my heart.
Oh no. I am so sorry. She is lovely and there is nothing like a Chow for me. Mine is 13 with cataracts, joints issues, and not so good hearing but he is my love.
I love this thread! Thanks for starting it, Missy! Things that are bringing me joy:
- Just getting to be with my family: I love them more than life itself.
- Slow and simple living: I like not having to rush around all day, driving here and there constantly. Now, it's all about the basics - family, food, exercise, rest (and work/school for my kids and DH). I'm aware that slow living is a privilege and I'm *very* lucky to be able to experience it in the age of coronavirus.
- My kids' relationship with each other: They're very close and get along great, especially for teens. I've enjoyed having all this time to really observe their dynamics. When I was their age, my siblings and I used to have nothing but knockdown drag-out brawls...I wish I had what they have! (fortunately, we're close now and no longer fist-fight)
- My husband: This extra togetherness is proving what I already knew...we're highly compatible BFFs. He's super cute and makes me laugh every day. I heart him.
- Our dog: He's our family clown and love-bug. I love to bury my face in his fur, inhale deeply, and cuddle the heck out of him. (I used to be able to do this with my kids but they won't let me near them anymore. Plus they don't smell so good anymore)
- Sunny days: I'm an overcast/foggy weather kind of person and usually avoid warm weather at all costs. I'm generally happier when it's cloudy and cool out....it makes me feel cozy and content. That's why I'm surprised that sunny days have been bringing me joy recently. Maybe my body is craving vitamin D!
- A clean house: I deep clean the house every Thursday and feel so much satisfaction afterwards. The only problem is the days whizz by FAST and before I know it, it's time to bust out the cleaning supplies again.
- Morning cup of coffee: So comforting and yummy
- Daily text chats with my girlfriends: We're keeping each other sane. I miss them.
- Music: I love to listen to it and play it. It transports me to another place.
- Books: I really should be reading more, but for the times that I do, I feel at peace.
- Ice cream and other sweets: Technically a no-no for my wannabe clean lifestyle, but dessert brings me too much joy!
- Online stuff: Browsing through Pricescope, Instagram (antique jewels!), Etsy, Ruby Lane, eBay, and 1st Dibs is one of my fave things to do online. Even though I can't buy anything, it's still super fun to look and dream. I also adore my home design game -- it reinforces my addiction to my phone, which isn't great, but it's a lot of fun.
- Relaxing in front of the TV every evening: We do this after dinner has been cleaned up, we're all in our jammies with teeth brushed, and there's nothing left to do except to relax and enjoy some brainless entertainment.
We did figure out which jogging stroller to get now that DH is a "runner" so that felt like a major accomplishmentI do LOVE the researching and planning part. I wish our pregnancy/parenting boards were still as active as they were 5 years ago!
Wow I never could crack this one. I tried running with a bugaboo -- but I have a slightly more substantive one and it is moderately heavy and has a lot of momentum (if you give it some momentum it'll err start running away on its own hehe. Ofcourse this isn't great for turning corners or semi crowded urban footpaths). I tried running with a britax travel pram but the handle was at the wrong hight and I hurt my back and knees so bad I hobbled for a week.
Can I ask what actually I should have bought?
Please do! After research we're looking at the Thule Urban Glide 2 as the main contender.