Doggie Days

I always knew that owning a dog would be a responisibility. You have to walk them, feed them, bathe them, care for them, love them, pick up their poop, potty train them, teach them commands, etc. So I thought that four dogs would be simple. I am living proof it is not. I love all of my dogs as my children. I scold them, reward them, and when daddy yells at them, I make the excuse that they are just too little to understand. But I've had my fair share of moments when I thought life without my dogs would be easier. For example, yesterday while Chris and I were at work, Kali managed to escape the kennel ( for the 100th time) and continued to poop 3 times in our basement and chew up the dogs nail clippers, some of Hannah's toys, part of Chris's tool box, a part that goes to my iron, a box of baking soda, and my personal favorite... SUPER GLUE! How does a dog eat super glue and not get her lips stuck together? Beats me, but she makes the impossible seem very possible most days. And on to my dog Duke, if he was given the chance, he would run away and never come back. He is defiant, stubborn, bull headed, and above all annoying. No matter how many times you tell him no, his head is constantly in the toilet, trash can, or kitchen sink. Gigi drives us nuts because she always wants the toy that is out of reach and will bark, whine and beg until another dog or one of us comes to free the toy from the deep dark place behind the couch. And lastly Missy, oh Missy. If that dog peed in my house anymore than she already does, we would have to turn all of the flooring into a giant toilet bowl. Most days you can't pet her for fear that she will get too excited and pee. I've been told that this goes away in time. But I thought they meant in a few months to a year... not 3 years and counting.

But at the end of the day, when I get home from work, it's so nice to see those faces looking up at me. They remind me that I need them as much as they need me. Luckily I have 4 amazing dogs who know how to give love and most importantly, know how to comfort my little girl. It's not mom or dad she wants at night in her room, its a puppy to cuddle with her. And that is a great feeling.