A Poem *ahem*

Before I was a Dog Mom

Before I was a Dog Mom I made and ate hot meals unmolested; I had unstained, unfurred clothes, I had quiet conversations on the phone, even if the doorbell rang.

Before I was a Dog Mom I slept as late as I wanted and never worried how late I got to bed...or if I could get into my bed.

Before I was a Dog Mom I cleaned my house every day, I never tripped over toys, stuffies, chewies or invited the neighbour's dog over to play.

Before I was a Dog Mom I didn't worry if my plants, cleansers, plastic bags, toilet paper, soap or deodorant were poisonous or dangerous.

Before I was a Dog Mom I had never been peed on, pooped on, drooled on, chewed on, or pinched by puppy teeth.

Before I was a Dog Mom I had complete control of my thoughts, my body and my mind, I slept all night without sharing the covers or pillow.

Before I was a Dog Mom I never looked into big, soulful eyes and cried. I never felt my heart break into a million pieces when I couldn't stop a hurt. I never knew something to furry and four-legged could affect my heart so deeply.

Before I was a Dog Mom I had never held a sleeping puppy just because I couldn't put it down. I had never gotten up in the middle of the night every ten minutes to make sure all was well. I didn't know how warm it feels inside to feed a hungry puppy. I didn't know that something so small could make me feel so important.

Before I was a Dog Mom I had never known the warmth, the joy, the wonderment, or the satisfaction of being

A Dog Mom

-Author Unknown


*Excuse me while I go get a tissues, though I do have to say that with dachshunds, they will sleep as long as you do :D*