New Puppy!

We have a new addition to our family! :) After much thought and deliberation, we decided that we wanted a family pet. After researching breeds and looking for the "perfect" fit for our family's special needs, we found sweet little "Romeo" - a male English Bulldog puppy. He joined us in our home on Monday, August 13th. Gabe was with us, of course, when we visited our sweet little guy at the breeder's home and he loved him! He laughed and flapped and squealed with excitement when he was around Romeo (and the other puppies and adult Bulldogs) at the breeder's home. Bruno and I thoughtfully considered this hefty decision. Bruno knows that I get very depressed about not being able to have another child due to the genetic concerns related to Autism. We both agree that this is not something we are prepared to face again. It's difficult knowing that we can probably easily have more children, yet face this enormous obstacle that keeps us afraid to try. Now that I am at home and no longer working, I have the time to devote to training a puppy and would have a companion with me during the days when Gabe is away at school. We are hopeful that Romeo's presence will help spark some fun engagement and interactions with Gabe. We have already seen some very cute interactions between the two and Gabe has made attempts at speech involving Romeo. Gabe tells him, "No!" (I wonder where he heard that???) Gabe also has attempted to say "Romeo" and it comes out, "Yo-Yo!" Adorable! :) I called for Romeo the other day and Gabe attempted to imitate me. We are loving the new addition to the family and hope to have more humorous and special stories to share in the future.