Puppy Blues

Dear Baby,

I'm really sad today ... I hope you can't tell. Yesterday we had to give our puppy, Gracie, to the Humane Society because she was aggressive and tried to bite your Mama. Despite her unruly behaviour, I miss her terribly. I'm having a hard time shaking my sadness - I'm sorry if it's affecting you.

Last night your Daddy cheered me up by talking to me about you. We giggled at our funny little family and how interesting it will be to share your life with the people closest to us. Your many aunties and uncles will teach you so much (sarcasm, profanity, and how to be a good and loyal friend), your grandparents will love you fiercely and will make you tons of useful things (Grandma Charlotte) and will tease your Mama and Daddy about being too careful/strict/lenient with you. Your Daddy also imitated what you will look like during your first few months - tiny and wrinkled with a grumpy little face and tiny fists all balled up under your chin. He made your Mama laugh when all she wanted to do was cry. He's so good at that. You'll see.

Your Daddy also reminded me that we gave up our puppy to keep you safe and that, when the time is right, we will get another one. So, while I'm sad and I miss Gracie, I know that we did the right thing and that some day we will introduce you to a new furry best friend. I can't wait to see the look on your face!

Thanks for giving me so much purpose and so much to look forward to.

I love you,
Mama