Motherless Dogs

I have hinted around about the decline of my marriage here on good ol' Athenamama, but haven't spoken directly about it much. That's mainly because there isn't much to tell, and because I don't feel it would be all that interesting to anyone outside of our marriage.

However, two weeks ago my former wife moved out of our house, and so now Jackie, Angel and I are all on our own, (well, not exactly on our own. Mariah, Thalia, Salem, and Ebby are still in the house with me as is my eldest stepson, but other than that it's pretty desolate around here,) and I thought of this great title for a post so I decided to run with it.

We're getting along fine. I have taken the break-up of my marriage in stride; things like this happen, and the way I see it you can either role with the punches, or make your own life, and that of everyone around you, miserable. I have no animosity towards my former wife, and wish her no ill at all, and that not only makes her happy, but it makes me happy as well. It also makes for a smooth transition in the dynamics of our household.

As for Jackie and Angel, and the question of who will enjoy primary custody, I am happy to announce they will remain with their daddy. My former wife and I talked about it several months ago, and we decided that despite the fact that both of them came into our lives as pets for my wife, I have taken care of them, and bonded with them ever since they came to live with us, so our pack will remain intact. That also means the Official Angel and Jackie Webcam will continue to be on the air for many years to come.

In addition to Jackie and Angel, I also will be keeping Thalia and Ebby. Ebby came to us one night long ago as a stray, and she and Athena became very close. After Athena died, Ebby went into a sort of permanent state of grouchiness, but she still likes to occasionally spend time with me, so I haven't the heart to send her off to live with anyone else. Thalia of course is mine to begin with. Although I wasn't looking for another cat after Athena died, I did find Thali, and I love her dearly. I couldn't let her go anymore than I could Jackie and Angel, so she will stay with us as well, wherever we all end up.

Mariah and Salem belong to my stepson and stepdaughter respectively, and they will be responsible for where those two will live. It truly breaks my heart that I cannot take Mariah and Salem along with the rest of the pets, but I will have a hard enough time finding someone who will rent to a person with four animals already, much less six.

At some point my little menagerie and I will be moving into smaller digs, but for now we are having a great time adjusting to our new environment.

Please also check out all the other critters at Friday Ark at The Modulator.