T -16 and Counting

So, it's only 16 more days until Sierra officially joins my family. Longest 16 days of my life.

I've become the quissentential pet guardian...bought the food dish, toys, & treats in the past couple of weeks. This past week, my parents gave me couple of gifts for her (a toy and a gourmet cookie). And tonight I went out and bought the water bowl (the type that looks like a water dispenser), and a bag of dog food. I'm still going to change her over the a RAW diet, but figured that with the move and so many new/strange things around her, I'd at least keep her food the same. That is, until I find a town house and we move in.

Still looking for a town house. Saw a couple that are certainly in the running, but more are coming up for sale every day, so I'll keep a look out.

I already know I'm going to end up being one of those annoying pet guardians that always talk about something cute the pup did today. And the snap shots...thank goodness for digital cameras. I can't wait to do a Christmas card with the 2 of us on it.

I was telling a friend the other day, that one of the things I am most looking forward to, is hearing Sierra breathing at night as she sleeps by my bed. To feel safe, to actually sleep properly for the first time in a very long time. Abuse survivors rarely sleep well, we're always listening...to be safe. So it will be a joy to go to sleep feeling safe. Of course, I'll probably worry about Sierra all the time...is she sleeping ok?, why did she get up?, is she having a bad dream? and not get any sleep anyways.

I've been picturing the house warming too. Sierra and I greeting people at the front door. That will be fantastic!!

I think my parents are as excited as I am about the adoption. I know my niece and nephew are. My Mom has been comparison shopping for beds, treats, etc. it's nice when the whole family accepts a new soul into it.

Let's see, if I go to bed now, T -15 will come sooner.