10/03/2023
I hope that you’re doing okay this week with the uncertain weather. I’m not a fan of change, and it often makes me feel overwhelmed. Our beautiful little puppy , Selous is now 5 months old. Deciding to get a pup 🐶 was a massive decision, and the work it takes to find the balance to work full time, care for an elderly parent , maintain our home to a standard that we expect is a massive job- there have been several early mornings when I haven’t been able to sleep because I’ve simply been wondering how I’m going to fit in every thing into my week. My husband works from home so he takes care of Selous during the day, and I’m needing to remind him that when I get home he should continue to give me the help and support I need, rather than him think 🤔 his working day is over - one of the greatest changes has been to communicate my needs very clearly - by this I mean, state the obvious that the domestic side of running a home must be shared, and highlighting the help I need at the end of my working day.
Selous takes up a massive part of our day, he wakes up really early,he needs lots of attention ie giving him his walks, bathing, feeding, brushing , lots of love and fussing and we are rewarded by our little puppy being so well behaved, cuddly and good natured. Getting Selous has taught me how important my standards are, and that balance is vital, so is having a kind and loving routine. When I get tired, I aim to rest, rather than push through and get resentful. I am more consciousness than ever before how important it is for me to step way from 24/7 working and to enjoy our little friend, and to find time to be rather than be constantly doing. I took this photo this week, Selous spotted a bumblebee on a Crocus and he stopped to explore. .