Happy but scared :) (New pictures addded Post #54)

[Pam]

This morning while I was getting ready for work Taz went over to sniff Ginger, and for the first time she did not get up and walk away from him. Yay!!!

YAY! Progress already! Baby steps! Oh Joyce please don't hesitate to keep us updated on the two of them and of course pictures are ALWAYS welcome!

It is a real mind boggler why anyone would give the little guy up. Their loss for sure!

[Rachel]

This is a wonderful surprise, but I do think that I saw it coming. My only regret is that we weren't all there with you when it happened. Did you do any documentation in pictures?

Taz is going to make a wonderful addition to your family. As for Ginger, let me assure you that even those who would actually prefer to be an only child can eventually come around to appreciate the benefits of having a brother. (Right, Hannah?)

Now what you have to do is quit feeling guilty, upset, and whatever else is going through your soul. You know this isn't going to change how you feel about Ginger and that in the long run her life will be enriched. Just think, she has someone with her while you are at work. That will turn out to be a big bonus.

You know how dogs pick up on your feelings? Like when you leave and if you make a big deal about saying goodbye, how that can be counter productive? You need to present the new addition as a positive thing in both your lives and not overcompensate like you've done something wrong. Make it normal and she will pick up on this too being a normal thing. No, life isn't going to be the same. It is going to be a bit more hectic and more work and more expensive and yet, I'll bet my bottom dollar that you (and Ginger) are not going to regret this decision.

Had to come back to add that Taz couldn't be any cuter. I think you picked out a real gem.

Ginger and Taz are going to form their own relationship and it may not be exactly what you wanted for them but it will be what they both need based on their personalities. Hannah and Tucker have never been the kind to play together, but when I see them sitting side by side (attached at the hip) I know they have a bond. Hannah can be a bit high and mighty with Tucker and he just takes it in stride. She loves being the boss of someone and it's not going to be me. Tucker just adores her, despite all the attitude. In the final analysis, it wasn't exactly the kind of relationship I expected or wanted for them but it's the one they have developed and can appreciate.