Another chilly and windy week has passed in the upper Midwest...brrrr! This winter has definitely been cold, but for some reason, it's not bothering me this year...and I am outside WAY more than usual to take Pria on walks. Usually at this point in the year, I'm ready for spring but it seems so far away. But this year is different...I'm enjoying the winter mood, and have started to think about snowshoeing with the family and perhaps some cross-country skiing. I mean, we live here, so we might as well get outside and get fresh air for a bit and try new things.
Ava had another great TKD session this week. She broke two different boards (although the 2nd board was really stubborn, and it took her several tries for it to break...her hands were bright red by the end) and she earned her final stripe for her gold belt. That means that in an upcoming session, she should be presented with her orange belt...hooray! Ava has done a great job at focusing and learning the form, and being fully present while in class. We are so proud of her!
We've decided to encourage Ava to help G with his TKD form so he can continue to progress through the belts, as well. It's a little more difficult for him to focus, and he gets discouraged easily, but we're hopeful with Ava's patient guidance, that he can achieve his goals, too.
It's been almost three weeks since Pria joined our family, and she's just snuggling right into the routine. I keep thinking about what her life must have been like at the puppy mill, and I get so sad. So when we go out on walks, I let her take her time sniffing things, and exploring her new surroundings. Her tail is constantly wagging when walking, and she's all over the place...which makes me think that she probably didn't go on many walks (or any) in her past life. I am so thankful that we were able to save a life and adopt an adult dog. Without a doubt, she was meant to be part of this family!
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