Well, I'm glad I haven't made any promises about this blog...seeing as how I only update it once a month...
Things in the Dragoo home are going well- we've decorated for the holiday and have our first married Christmas tree in the window of our apartment. Will's favorite time of the year is Christmas time... and while I'm a stickler for "No Christmas before Thanksgiving," I have tried my best to make Christmas a big deal. This means decorating the day after Thanksgiving and even sleeping to the sounds of Christmas. It is exciting, however, to be celebrating our first married Christmas and to begin our own traditions. While I love Thanksgiving and consider it the best holiday, I can see my love for Christmas has grown as a direct result of my husband. The joys of becoming Mrs. Dragoo. :)
We've recently been discussing the big decision of getting a dog. We've both gone back and forth with it... I'm worried about the finances...while the hubs is worried about the time/energy. Either way, we know it'll mean more time and sacrifices. We actually went to a shelter to look at dogs and talk with them about an "apartment dog." (Some people think it's cruel to make dogs live in an apartment...). We didn't find "our dog" that day at the shelter but it was reassuring to me that we'll know when we find the right dog...and we definitley want to rescue (to save costs, but also because those dogs need a home...and mutes are usually healthier dogs). I know Will and I are praying about it- because while it's not a huge decision- it is a big one for us- and one we want to take very seriously.
On top of this debate, my family decided to put down our childhood dog...something that broke all of our hearts. None of us have had to make that decision before but I'm thankful Will's family had gone through it (as many have) and could give me comfort and peace about the decision. She was 16.5 years old and just wasn't the dog we knew growing up. I'm thankful I could have gone with her (Penelope was her name- I love it, thankful to my big sis for it) and my dad to the vet...but it was definitely one of the hardest days. This obviously put a hault on the dog search for me...hard to imagine going through that again.
Other than that... it's been a busy month for us. After 3 Thanksgiving meals (12, 2, and 4pm)- we've kinda not stopped. December is usually always busy with Nutcracker- but not this year (still bittersweet for me...can you tell I hate change?!) but this year it's just busy with social things- which we both love. We're loving our church and our small group so that's been fun! Had a few people over and hoping to have more within the month. I'm very thankful for my husband for many reasons- but one of those is his love for relationships and people. Most people would hate "double-booking" social events but he just rolls with it. But, he is also good and looking at me and saying "We need rest." Another thing I'm thankful for...
I hope all is well with you this holiday season... We're going through different Christmas movies this month...including a couple different Nutcracker performances. Our most recent debate is rather Home Alone 2 is better than Home Alone. I always love the original...but to each their own. ;)
