It's New Years Eve and we've left the dog with grandma and grandpa, yet again. This time of year has definitely been a challenge over the last few years to negotiate places for Skippy to stay. The real problem is that she is not well-behaved around infants and toddlers. Both my sister and Anna's sister have children under three, which means we've had to farm her out over the holidays.
It's kind of sad for us though. We don't get to see her much and we feel horrible about shipping her off, even though most of that time is with other family. While having Christmas with my family she was with Anna's parents, which isn't too bad for Skippy. She is knows them well and enjoys having the run of their house. While we are at their house Boxing day and the two days following, Skippy is spends time at a neighbour's house down the street, as we spend the days with our toddler nephew, whom Skippy has tried to nibble on in previous times. Maybe next year.
Although Skippy is well looked after, the constant change in venue is difficult for her. When she comes home she doesn't settle down easily and remains restless most of the night. The days of the holidays seem to blend into each other and before long it's New Years Eve and we're off again, but this time Skippy is shipped off because unfortunately, it's bad etiquette to bring your Jack Russell to New Years get togethers. I'm sure she'll settle down by Monday; just in time for me to go back to work.
Happy New Years, everyone!
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