Yesterday the family celebrated our beloved pup’s 1st birthday. We gave her a giant bone at lunch and after dinner we all enjoyed some Wendy’s Jr Frosties…. seemed fitting. We even presented her with a new squeak toy.
I have never been a dog person, though I have appreciated the canine members of our house. There is something about watching a pup patiently accept the rough love of a toddler that warms a Momma’s heart.
Wendy has snuggled her way into my heart in a way I never expected though. I don’t love her simply b/c she is good to my kids. Though she is.
I just love her.
She’s become my shadow. Quite literally. Where ever I go, she goes. Down to the basement to switch a load of laundry she’s there…. Back to the kitchen to prep dinner, she’s laying on my feet while I am using the mixer. Teaching school, she’s snuggled under the table sleeping. She even scratches at the door to the bathroom if I forget to let her in with me. She sits beside the tub, every day when I take my shower. Reading a book on the couch or watching a movie in the basement, she’s by side. And she sleeps on our bed every night. And while she has developed a few rather annoying habits (like barking every time a noise startles her, viciously attacking the vacuum every time I use it, and peeing whenever Scott greets her when he comes in the door…) even with all of those less admirable qualities… I realize I love her. I truly love her. I can’t imagine going through the day without her by my side. Though it’s safe to say I don’t really like dogs in general, I genuinely adore and love Wendy. I am grateful to have her as part of our family.
Happy Birthday Wendy! Here’s to many more years with you as my shadow.
I agree She is a really super puppy that took my heart last summer. What a cute party!!! Happy Birthday Wendy
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