Ada and I happened upon a fluffy pup tied up just outside the gym at work.
Much bouncing ensued.
April, 2010
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Apr 10
The “Inconveniences” of Dog Ownership
When you first get a pet dog, your life will go through some big changes.
With everything you do, you have to figure out what you’re going to do with the dog. Leave her at home? Take her to a sitter? Bring her with? Is she even allowed at this event?
Ada at home.
And then you also end up thinking about what your dog needs. Does she need to eat? Does she need to pee? Does she need some exercise, socialization, education?
Ada at puppy school.
No doubt, it’s a big life change. (My mom jokes that “it’s good training” because I guess this is a lot like parenthood, but about 10 times easier.) We go to parks and beaches every weekend. We rarely eat in restaurants. And on the rare evening that we do “go out”, we only stay out for a few hours.
Ada on a walk.
We also eat lunch outside almost everyday (which in my opinion is hardly an inconvenience).
Ada at lunch in the park across the street from my office.
All in all, I think Ada has just encouraged us to live a more active outdoorsy life. And I think we’re better and happier because of it.
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Apr 10
Venus Pup
The other night we were all lounging on the couch, probably watching TV or playing a game. When I noticed Ada in this pose, I quickly snapped a crappy photo on my iphone before cracking up (and causing her to rearrange).
Ada imitates the Venus of Urbino.
Our pup has no idea how renaissance-sexy she is.