Dog and Dentist

I keep writing a partial post and when I read it to myself, it just isn't what I am thinking.  It is somewhat on the surface of my brain and doesn't go any deeper than just that.    I always want to write deep thought that have some sort of meaning and inspiration., but I am convinced that I am really not that kind of writer.   So, here is another story with maybe a little bit of feeling.

This past weekend Rainee had a fight with another dog.  We came outside of the house and Rainee went to say hi to another dog that was on a walk.  The other dog didn't like Rainee, and decided to come into my yard and pin Rainee to the ground with its mouth and drag her along the ground.  It was a moment of panic for me.  Do I step in, do I kick, what do I do!?  I yelled.  I screamed.  I didn't know what else to do.  I then grabbed the leash of the other dog and pulled really hard.  Rainee was finally free!   It was so scary.  I am really not a dog person so when a dog gets a tiny bit agressive, I am nervous of that dog forever.   I put Rainee in the backyard, but I could tell that she wasn't right.  She was nervous too.  I looked in her ear and it was bleeding.  It was bleeding on the inside.  I couldn't tell where it was coming from.  I called the vet and they said to bring her in.  I put Lyla in the car and headed to the vet.  We got there and he said that she needed to be put under anesthesia and she would need stiches.  He told me this would take about 30 minutes and to come back in 30 minutes.   I went and got ice cream while Lyla was crying because we had to leave Rainee there.    We came back and she was finished.  It turns out she had a 1/2 inch puncture wound on her outside of her ear and a 3/4 inch cut deep in the inside of her ear and a 2 inch laceration on her side.   The vet gave me some antibiotics and some pain pills and gave me some instructions about animal services and Rainee's care and we left.   I put Rainee in the car, pet her head and told her that I was sorry that had to happen to her and she was going to be okay.   We went home and she just lay around all night long.  She didn't want to eat, drink or anything.  It was sad.   We had to explain to Lyla that Rainee didn't want to be loved and she had a hurt ear.  All night long Lyla would point to her ear and say "ear - Rainee - ahh".  Lyla finally understood that Rainee's ear was hurt and to not touch it.    I had to call animal services to report the incident so they knew about it.  They came out on Monday morning and obtained my report.  Then they put Rainee on Home Quarentine. (this is for rabies watch - even though her shots are current)  This is where the dog can go outside to go to the bathroom, but isn't allowed to stay outside for longer than necessary to take care of business.  No walks, no grooming, no playing outside with Lyla, no anything.  Rainee is confused and confined to the home until the 23rd.  This will be the longest 11 days of my life.    

Now this is the place that I should insert some of my feelings rather than just teling the story. 

When Rainee bounded down my stairs to say hi to this dog, it never occured to me that this other dog may be mean to her.  I was so relieved that it was me outside with this occurance, rather than one of my kids.   I am so glad that it wasn't one of my kids that was bitten.   I am afraid of this ever happening again.  I don't like dealing with conflict.  I am not sure how to express my feelings about this.  I know that I didn't like this moment and I never want to relive it. 

On a happy note..

this little one put money in her diaper and walked around with a jingle all day long.  Every time I heard it I had to laugh out loud.

 the kids were in the back of the car today.  I love these two and the time we get together without the others.   Oh, and I can braid Lyla's hair to the side.  it falls out a little, but we have a braid!

Little Ry.  You have so much personality.  I love your turning green eyes and your black tooth.  You are perfect. 

i took the kids to the dentist today for a checkup.  It was Lyla's first time and she did great.  she just lay in the chair with her mouth open. 

 the other kids just let them clean their teeth.  We had NO cavities for any of them.  yeah for that.  I am a firm believer in dentist every 6 months.  If anyone needs a good dentist for kids, let me know and I can give you his number.

  

when you are done at the dentist, you get a prize. I love that they chose these hats.  They make me happy. 

I love all of these faces.

I can't believe that it is the middle of March.  Where is the time going?!  We are excited for the weather to get a little better so we can go outside.  I am excited that the TV will not be the sole source of entertainment.   

I wish that I didn't feel like things were spinning out of control.  I feel like I don't have control over anything.   I guess there is always next week. 

I love my kids.  Thank you for the adventures we share... even if it is just the dentist.