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My dream has come true. I’m now the official dog mama to a baby corgi named Amelia.
That’s right, Amelia…like Amelia Bedelia. Amelia is a really pretty name–it’s child-worthy, actually–but dude, did I loooove those books as a kid.
Amelia Bedelia did her housekeeping duties so literally, like that time she put sponges into a sponge cake. And this baby corgi is literally the cutest thing I’ve ever laid eyes on. The name fits.
When I first saw her, I cried. I’m guessing it was one part charming and one part terrifying. There was just so much raw Adrianna-LOVES-corgis-emotion running through my lil’ body that I just couldn’t help it.
This blog post is all about her first walk. I was an epic one. (Not really.) And I’d like to introduce you two…
The thing about puppies that you don’t realize is that they’re like babies. BIG babies.
They need constant attention, they sleep in only 3-4 hour increments and they cry whenever they’re confused.
Amelia is incredibly confused about reflections. The mirror is her enemy!
Amelia is also confused with collars and walking in an orderly fashion.
She’d much rather walk in a jig-jag pattern sans order.
She also doesn’t understand why she can’t chew my shoe laces as she’s walks down the street.
That would be an ideal situation for her!
This is her “I think walking a lot is stupid” face. She’s tired and lazy and wants to take a break.
So she does. And looks ridiculously cute while doing so.
We called her name excitedly, tugged and pulled her collar with no luck. Amelia was tired, man. She was over it. So she got her way and was carried the rest of the way home.
I have to say, 2012 was one of the best years yet. It was filled with some challenges, for sure, but it also was filled with so much food, friends, Joshua and now, Amelia.
I’ve never been so excited for the future.
Wishing you all the very best in 2013. Thank you so much for being here. I appreciate you!
xo
Adrianna
Love your blog, love your Corgi. I have a 2 Corgis that bring lots of joy & laughs to our lifes.
Enjoy & Happy New Year to you!
That’s so awesome! Happy New Year!
I just did the biggest “Awwwww” sound. So adorable!! Enjoy your new adorable pup!! =)
Ergo-Blog
Congratulations!
Puppies really ARE like babies and sometimes they outgrow it and sometimes they don’t! lol I speak from experience here! This cutie makes me want to be really responsible and run to the animal shelter and adopt all the poor homeless pets there that need safe, warm, loving homes so they aren’t killed just because they are not wanted. 🙁 Hope you and Amelia have a long and happy life together! Just be patient and kind with her and calmly redirect her when she’s doing what she’s not supposed to and she’ll learn. Good luck!
She is so gorgeous. I wish we could have a dog again – I grew up on a farm with numerous dogs, but we work full time and that’s not okay for a small dog. As you said, they are like babies and need taking care of. She will bring much joy to your lives. Happy New Year.
Oh my gosh. This is the cutest thing I’ve seen all day, and it may be the cutest thing I see in all of 2013. I love corgis so much. Adorable name, and even more adorable puppy!
Happy New Year to you….I loved those books, too, growing up. In fact, I nicknamed
my sister Amelia Bedelia and 40 years later, I still call her that now and then.
It’s a good name! And such a sweet baby you have!
That’s a great nickname. HA! That’s so awesome. Those books were the best.
Happy New Year to you and your family and I know you are overjoyed at your new, cute bundle Amelia. She is cute!!!!
I love Amelia. We have a 2 year old corgi named Nelly. She is busy, but boy do we love her and they are the cutest puppies ever! Have fun!
Tell Nelly I say hi!!!
She is super sweet. Congrats!