Changes pending part 2

 I seriously don't know what's got in to me. Years of same old, same old, then suddenly all the different things are happening. It's not even like I was unhappy with the status quo...more it just feels like life wants to nudge me in a slightly different direction and I'm at a place where I'm open to just seeing where it leads.

The big ticket important item in my life, to me, is my husband G. That's a constant. I paid my dues dating a couple of winners before him so I'm extra appreciative of finding my person and he's pretty much stuck with me now, lol. But, the years have flown by and somehow he's retired? That means there are a lot more open doors as far as where we live, where and how much I work, how much free time we have together. In the course of this blog it's literally gone from 'I saw him 6 months ago' to being around each other 24/7. It's fun. I still like him :) 

The relevance to this post is that I think his new lifestyle of just seeing what the day brings, having no schedule, then impulsively going on fun adventures is kind of rubbing off on me. I still like my job, I still like staying super busy and having goals and structure in any given day, but I'm also feeling a lot more open to changing plans and accepting opportunities that fall outside my comfort zone.

In this case that influence manifested itself when it turned out box stall shipping is flat rate, ie the same cost for one weanling as for two. 

I sat on that knowledge for three and a half months. (Really, pause here, and appreciate my self control.)

Then, surprise! This week I said yes to two.

Here he was brand new. He's about a week younger than Mr Trademark

Lest you think I've gone 110% crazy, let me try to rationalize this (to maybe 50% crazy.)

 - It's a long haul from Ontario to BC and it would be good for Tradey (using this name until I finally commit to a barn name for the poor guy) to have a buddy

- It would be good in general for him to have a buddy. I'm not sure Sophie's going to be much of a fan of babies. I think B could be a good babysitter, but she is also not going to want to play. 

- With B most likely being away on a lease all or part of the time, I like the idea of leaving the babies to entertain themselves while I take Sophie away for rides or events...no one gets left behind alone and has to be sad about it.

- We met him and he's just got the best calm, brave, and curious temperament. Momma is essentially a Bridget, so I can see he came by this honestly. I think he could be a helpful friend for Tradey, who's more suspicious and standoff-ish.

- He loves G. Like was obsessed with him. The feeling was mutual. When we drove away G surprised me by asking if we should get him too. Or should we even ask for him instead of Tradey? (Don't judge, he fell hard, lol)

He's so chunky and I love it

I don't think his breeder, Jen, would mind me saying he's not as sporty as Mr Trademark. He's much more of a sturdy traditional all around type. The two of them are quite different. But I think that's a good thing, and both are absolutely perfect in their own right. We all love super fancy, but you know I also have a soft spot for a quality cob that can turn their hooves to anything :)

If that's not a proper welshie face I don't know what is

He has a check mark on his forehead, in case you had any doubts on which one to choose.

He's named Bakari, and G therefore wants to call him Buck/Bucky. Let's not overthink it, and roll with that :)

the shedding foal coats are unfortunate this time of year. He is black, but if he's like his momma he'll sun fade in the summer to more of a dark bay look

Some familiar blogger ponies in there

 I'm excited. On one hand it feels like this is too much all at once and has all spiraled more than slightly out of control, but on the other, this is going to be so much fun.