In December 2007, our little family grew. Josh and I adopted a rescue puppy named Juna, a tiny white puffball who quickly stole our hearts. She was part husky and part collie, a dainty girl with pointy ears and bright eyes rimmed with dark fur. Tucker seemed pleased to have a companion, though Juna quickly [...]
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The autumn months of 2007 brought much happiness for me and Josh, but a few growing pains, too. We both loved home ownership, and even Tucker the Lab mix was jazzed. He had a beautiful new yard to rule, complete with a plentiful population of rabbits. Together, Tucker and I learned the neighborhood the same [...] One year and two days after I left my ex-husband, I sat in a Minneapolis real estate office signing stacks of documents with Josh, my long-time friend turned delightful someone more. Everything had fallen into place, and after our purchase was official, we met up with our parents and Josh’s grandma at our new house. [...] In the weeks leading up to the closing on our house, I was a wreck. I was thrilled about becoming a first-time homeowner with Josh, but I was also incredibly anxious. It wasn’t the stress of coming up with piles of money, nor was it the weight of the commitment. I think it was simply [...] After I’d had a chance to think about Josh’s three-to-five year procreation timeframe, I decided to tell him how exactly how I felt. It was scary, because there was a chance that my biological clock would freak him out, and where would that leave our relationship? I pretty much wanted to have a baby tomorrow, and while I [...] After my would-be anniversary, I finally got some professional help. I found a kind, insightful therapist whose office was just a short walk from mine. I relished these breaks from work and wished I could just stay in the quiet waiting room, drinking tea and flipping through magazines. During my walks back through Dinkytown, I [...] There were many upsides to living with Megan. She was a Ph.D. student who loved watching silly shows like “So You Think You Can Dance.” She loved my dog. She wasn’t around all the time (no matter how much you love a roommate, this is always a good quality). And, she was [...] Between Chris and Corri’s wedding on Thursday and their reception on Saturday, I worked a full day, went to a Twins game with the bride and groom’s family and friends, and ran twenty miles with my girlfriends. That’s enough to make anyone dog-tired, but I was caught up in the positive buzz of the wedding, [...] On the evening of May 1, 2007, I found myself at a choral rehearsal of sorts. The “choir” included most of the Picnic League group, minus lovebirds Chris and Corri, who were getting married later that week. They were celebrating with a small, private ceremony on Thursday and a big reception [...] When I landed in Minneapolis, I went straight to see Ethan. I’d never been inside a children’s hospital before, and as I walked through the hallways toward Ethan’s wing, I was strangely saddened by the cheery decor. Why do kids have to get sick? I met my parents in the waiting area, and it seemed [...] |
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