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Posted : 10/2/2008 10:33:10 AM
Calinisima
What your DH said!?
I really have to pat my self on the back with this one. I'm one of those people who want what they want, when they want it. So, I had to really display some self-control.
When I first brought up the subject with DH, I knew what the reaction would be...but had to start somewhere. I asked him to just think about the possibilities and tried to convince him it would be good for Heidi to have a companion closer to her age. That was Saturday morning. By about 3:30 he called me and said "do you really think its a good idea with all the stress we've had lately?" I said...well, it really doesn't matter anyway, the adoption center is closed now."
Later that day, he called me again...and said "I am starting to feel guilty now." I said "That's OK, it gives us more time to think about it. We won't be able to do anything about it until Monday anyway.
So, Sunday comes around and I hadn't bugged him about it at all (mind you this was a challenge for me). He started asking questions. What's he look like?, how old is he? He even asked if it was possible to go see him on Sunday. Although on the inside I was excited to no end...I kept my cool so as not to blow it. But, I knew things were looking good. I also gently reminded him that over the (30) years we;ve been together, 9 times out of 10..I agreed to whatever whim or purchase he has wanted. wink wink.
I told him I'd like to go up to the shelter on Monday morning to spend more time with him and to see what the adoption requirements were, etc. and left it at that. I wanted him to go with me...but wanted to wait until Monday morning before work to talk about that.
Well, Monday morning...DH doesn't feel well from what we ate for dinner the night before (Mom too). So, I didn't ask him to go with me. In fact, he came home from work and laid down until 11am. So unlike him. But, when he was on his way back to work, I told him I was going to the shelter to check it out and that I likely would bring the dog home to see if he gets along with the other two. He said that sounds like a good idea....lets see if they even get along.
I went to the shelter, spent some alone time with the dog, paid for him, and packed him up. I tried to call DH on the phone because I wanted to bring the dog by his shop (which is close by) to see him before I took him home to meet Heidi and Buddy. No answer at his shop or his cell phone. So, I just went home. He called later and I explained what I did...and quickly explained that if he doesn't get along with the other dogs we have a 2 day grace period and I could return him and get the money back.
Yesterday, was the end of the 2 day grace period. DH called me from work and asked me what I decided to do about the dog. LOL. I said, "Oh, I decided to keep him. He's doing great, he's a sweet dog and will be good for both Heidi to play with and for Buddy to have some peace. Are you OK with that?" He said, "Yes."
End of story. 