9 weeks old |
This left us looking into getting a puppy who would grow up with Emma. We did our research and wanted a breed that would fit in well with our family. This quickly led us to Golden Retrievers. We found a breeder a few hours from here that had some puppies available. We went to meet them and came home with the runt.
Meet April.
Now if you were to ask me if I'd recommend getting a puppy while having a toddler, I'd straight up tell you nope! Those first 6-8 weeks were so hard. I can't sugar coat it. With Adam working full time, potty training was left to me during the day. Taking a puppy out hourly while having a toddler scream at you at the back door is no fun. And having to clean up puppy accidents in the house while your child jumps in the pee like it's a puddle outside is insane.
We got through it though. But it was hard. Thank goodness April loved her crate from the get go. Crate training can apparently be taxing on your sleep but she quickly slept through the night and barely made a whimper in it.
6 months |
And I'm excited for spring to show up so we can go on more adventures with her. Adam takes her for walks now but it's hard for me to go out with them when it's slippery out or the weather is too cold for Emma. But come spring, we can head to parks and go for walks on the trails here. It'll be fun.
Now to go get me some doggy snuggles!
~Jen
What an ADORABLE puppy!!!
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