My Little Valentine

I realized the other day that I never posted about my sweet little princess, Peaches. I knew when Shrimp died that I would get another "lap" dog but I had no idea I would get one 3 days later. I've had a Chihuahua since I was about 9 years old and was lost without one so my way of "grieving" was to move on as quickly as possible....apparently. Shrimpie died on Tuesday and I had a new lap dog by Friday. 

I had always had male dogs but my sister convinced me to give a girl a try. I am so glad! I love playing dress up with my baby girl. I found Peaches on Craigslist in Georgia. A lady adopted her at 6 weeks old but she had wild kids and two other dogs and she didn't think it was a safe environment for a 1 lb. puppy (I agree!) My mom drove to Georgia to get her and brought her to me. I struggled settling on a name for her. I kept calling her lil bit and Peanut (my sister's old rottie who had similar markings). I had to decide at the vet's office so I settled on Peaches since she's from Georgia. 

                                                                Peaches Craigslist picture

                                                                                 Teacup

       
                                                                  You had me at hello!

Peaches and her big brother love each other so much. She helped us heal after the loss of Shrimp and she is one social little girl. She LOVES kids, grown ups and other dogs! She LOVES going on walks, in fact, she cries at the front door when she wants to go visit neighbors. At 7 months old she is almost completely potty trained (accidents are due to cold weather, I'm convinced)!

Last night I was watching a Nicholas Sparks movie. I love his books and movies but they always make me cry. When I started crying I looked down at my little girl (who was of course on my lap) and she had a tear in her eye, too. What a priceless moment. I had never seen her do that before. She is truly a bundle of joy. I love you, Peaches!