My poor, smart little miss

[Bandespresso]

This is simultaneously breaking my heart and filling it with joy....

I've mentioned in a handful of posts that I'm not Espresso's favorite person, the chosen one was my (now ex) boyfriend who adopted her with me. The love she had for him was just amazing and so wonderful to see after her hard life. I moved to go back to school, he was going to follow me later this year, and it just didn't work out like that. Such is life but she misses him so much! He visited before the break up and you could see how much she missed him (I posted a very sweet picture of their reunion) and I promised her he would be back (and was told that would not be the case a week later). She figured out what happened pretty quickly and has slowly started to get more comfortable with me. When I came back from my trip, I told her "I'm sorry Chris isn't coming back. I know you loved him....I did too...but all we have now is each other now. I'm sorry." You could see the gears turning and all the pieces falling to place in her head. Since then, she has been so much more affectionate, trusting, and visibly less nervous around me. The other day, I had her on my shoulder while I was getting ready and she was chattering, playing in the blow dryer, and trying to steal my glasses very happily. She usually hates shoulders so this was totally different. We had a solid hour-long snuggle session the other day which was also a first. It makes me so very happy to finally see her like this but it is so sad to know why she probably misses him more than I do. He talked during movies so.

 

[RavensGryf]

Brittany, that's such a bittersweet story... thanks for sharing. I am so happy that your bond has increased with Espresso and that you had a wonderful time snuggling .

It does seem that the human/bird bond is "easier" for lack of a better word, when there is one human and one bird. I know first hand where it can get complicated when your baby bonds closer to another human or to another bird, and rejects you. Now, when in the future you meet another human worthy of sharing you and Espresso's world, she will have a close enough bond with you that you shouldn't have to worry. I'm happy for you and Espresso .

 

[Terry57]

I agree with Julie, how bitter sweet.
I am so glad that you and Espresso have each other, and that bond will only grow. Perhaps it's better that he won't be popping in for visits, this way Espresso won't go thru a separation over and over...and yourself as well.
I'm happy for you both, and look forward to watching your bond together only grow stronger

 

[AmyMyBlueFront]

I also agree with Raven and Terry..And I feel for Espresso but it sounds like she is a "strong" girl,and is moving on,and has a caring,concerned and loving parront.
Just love her more and more,and Espresso will return it three fold I am certain.
Good luck to both of you!

Jim

 

[Bandespresso]

Thank you all! We have both been through worse and we both deserve better so we will make it through. I hope our relationship continues to blossom

 

[inspectorQ]

I'm so sorry about your relationship with your now ex, but hopefully you will continue to bond with Espresso and together you can cope with the loss of someone from your lives.

 

[Bandespresso]

We do bat bird now

This face is just to die for.

 

[Bandespresso]

I'm so sorry about your relationship with your now ex, but hopefully you will continue to bond with Espresso and together you can cope with the loss of someone from your lives.

Thank you! It is for the best I think because now I can focus on me and my future and do what I want!