Last Thursday, we expanded our family once again and welcomed Gracie into our home. It has not been that long since we lost Ginger, so this was a bittersweet decision, but the timing was right since everyone is out of school and at home. Having a puppy doesn't require all hands on deck, but we thought it would probably be the best situation for all of us. We all had a few emotional breakdowns before getting Gracie (and a few after too) because we still miss Ginger terribly. Just thinking about her right now brings tears to my eyes, because I would give anything to still have her with us. But...that's not reality. Gracie is a nearly 13 week old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. She is the same breed as Ginger, but they are not cut from the same cloth, that's for sure. Gracie is a wild woman looking for anything she can get her teeth into. However, she is the most affectionate and loving girl I've ever known. She will shower you with love & kisses (sometimes as a prelude to trying to eat your face off, but still...). She is working her way into my heart a little more each day. She has definitely started settling in. She now knows her name & is starting to recognize the word "no" (she ought to - she hears it enough). She is getting 2 walks each day to try to wear her out a little. She's a pretty special girl, who is definitely keeping us on our toes.
