Amen! We can hardly believe it...but Riley is home! Yes, that's right! Leah's partner is home with us now!
Thanks to all of you who made this possible! It's all happening now!!!! YEAH!!!!
For days and days before, we had talked to the girls about Riley, showed them the book that we made about him, described Riley's 'kisses', and had more discussions about being gentle! Well, finally last evening we packed the family up, including Mema (Grandma) and off we went to bring Riley home. We arrived about the same time as he and his foster mom...in walked a fluffy, blond, well groomed Riley! What a treat! Logan immediately said, "RILEY!!!". Leah retreated into Daddy's shoulder with a bit of fear and anxiety! Go figure!
We then got the low-down on all of his 'ins' and 'outs' as well as got all of our questions answered. The girls were running around the kennels' office like little pups! They even found a new home...Riley's crate! After a good deal of talking, we packed up the family once again...with one addition...a 55 pound fluffy addition!
All the way home Logan tapped me on the arm and said, "Mama, where Riey?" "Where Riey?" She's found a new love! So in love that parting for night-night was a bit rough!
His first night home was great! He seemed a bit on edge, but who wouldn't be with 2 year old twins screaming in your ears! Riley has had one new experience for sure...stinky diapers! Shoo-wee!!! The girls are adjusting to him as well. Logan was up about an hour early and throwing the Kong to Riley! She's already commanding him to sit, stay and go! Leah also got in on the action and told Riley to "Stay"! But the most heartwarming was "Night night Riley!!!"
The plan for Riley is to slowly adjust to his new family and get a bit of socialization with Josh and I at work. He will also go out and about with us this weekend. We will be beginning more specific training with him next week.
Again, thanks to all of you who helped us make Leah's miracle happen! This is just the beginning! Now we're going to see doors open for her and she's going to run through them...I just know!!!! AMEN!!!!
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