Or perhaps I should say, when it snows, it blizzards. I thought I was really clever last week when I referred to an upcoming storm in an email as the snow-pocalypse, but then every other person in DC came up with the exact same name for the storm, so I guess I am not as creative as I thought. Sarah and I have been completely snowed in this entire week. We haven't gone to school or work, and really only leave the house to take the dog out. On the plus side, we have been doing tons of cooking, which includes chicken curry, chili, cornbread, biscuits, chocolate chip walnut cookies, hummus, and macaroni and cheese.
Aside from the snow storm of 2010, we have had some other bad news as well. I found out that I won't be flying out to California for an interview with a pharmaceutical company, since they have already filled the position. Also, Sarah's grandmother has had some pretty serious medical troubles from which she is recovering.
Finally, we found out that we have to give our precious puppy Pippin away. Sarah grew up with a dog and never had any allergic reactions, but since bringing Pippin home, she has had some pretty severe allergies. She met with an allergist who told her that there was really no solution that would keep Sarah from feeling so sick, and that she will most likely develop asthma if we keep Pippin in the house. Furthermore, there's a good chance that any children we have will be severely allergic as well, so a dog in the house just won't work.
Sarah and I are both very upset to have to find a new home for the Pip. She has filled our life with joy, despite the occasional mess on our rug or torn-up homework assignment (yes, my dog has actually eaten my homework). However, we feel that this will be the best solution for everyone involved. Sarah can finally start feeling better, we'll be able to prevent future respiratory problems, and Pippin will probably return to the breeder that we bought her from, where she can live with the rest of her Cavalier puppy family in the country (the breeder still owns Pippin's parents and grandparents). So overall, although we are very sad to see her go, we know that this will be for the best.
So, Sarah and I are making our way through this week, and trying to stave off cabin fever. Hopefully things will start to look up for the Petersons as the snow starts to melt. I'll try not to make everyone who is reading this post too sad, so I'll put up some pictures of Sarah's birthday party in a few days!
2 comments:
Oh no! Adam and I are so sad to hear the news about your sweet Pippin! It's going to be hard to give her back, but it is good that she will be going back to such a loving home with her family and the breeder. Plus, it will be good for Sarah to feel better again!
Oh guys I'm so sorry about Pip that's hard! Well if you guys need a break from the snow you should head up our directions-even when they say we'll get snow we barely end up with half and inch. :)
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