Mom's Day, with a dog twist
__________ Happy Mother's Day To all of you who have children that are a bit hairier than others and walk on four paws! This is for the mothers who have sat up all night with sick dogs in their arms, wiping up barf laced with edible and inedible things and saying 'It's okay baby, Mommy's here.' Who have sat on the floor for hours on end soothing dogs who can't be comforted. This is for all the mothers who show up at work with dog hair on their suits and poo bags in their purse, coat pocket, pants pocket and all other pockets. For all the mothers who make their own dog food and treats. And all the mothers who DON'T. This for the mothers who help the new mothers deal with the loss of their litter. And the mothers who help them cope when they are given new homes. This is for the mothers whose priceless art collections consists of ribbons and photos. And for all the mothers who froze their buns off, sweated gallons and swatted away bees to watch their precious prance into a ring and achieve 2nd place and then jump around as though they had won best in show. This is for all the mothers who yell at their dogs in the park and firmly tug the leash to get their attention. And for all the mothers who count to ten because they realize how animal abuse happens. This is for all the mothers who go to the special pet stores to collect the proper treats, food and toys no matter that it take 3 stops and 50 stoplights. This is for all the mothers who taught their dogs to sit, come and stay. And for all the mothers who opted for sit. This is for all the mothers who teach their dogs agility and obedience and actually understand that it needs to be FUN! This is for every mother who automatically sucks in their breath when she can't see a leash on a dog in the non-fenced front yard. Then relaxes when she realizes that the dog is sitting on it. This is for all the mothers who took their dog to the vet assuring them that there would be no needles only to be told they need a blood sample. For all the mothers whose dog has gone missing and was returned because she had the forethought to have chip put between its shoulders. What makes a good Mother anyway? Is it patience? Compassion? Ever available treats? The ability to answer the door, hold back the dog and deal with a phone call all at the same time? Or is it in her heart? Is it the ache you feel when you walk out the door to your job every Monday through Friday knowing that 2 eyes are boring into your back? The jolt that takes you from sleep to dread when you hear the sounds of heaving at 2:00 am? Years later, the guilt that won't go away when you have no other choice but to put your friend down? The emotions of motherhood are universal and so this is for you all. For all of us... Hang in there. In the end we can only do the best we can. Tell them everyday that we love them. And never stop being a Mom. |
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| Very cute twist. Quote: This is for all the mothers who took their dog to the vet assuring them that there would be no needles only to be told they need a blood sample. What's funny about this outside of also doing this is... we always think they'll understand us  |
Joahaeyo wrote: Very cute twist. Quote: What's funny about this outside of also doing this is... we always think they'll understand us You mean they don't? |
| I like this one. I'm always reaching into pockets and find bags. Some people don't understand when I tell them my kids walk funny and have a language disability. |
| What a great post! I was thinking over Mother's Day that I may work just as hard at being a mother to my "children" than a lot of mom's do with their two legged kind... - I brush both my "babies" hair every day - I feed them - I yell at them (and they yell back!) - I cuddle them and hug them and love them as much as I can (and they love back!) - They give me attitude and don't listen and get grounded and put in time-outs... -We go outside to play etc etc etc! So no one can ever tell me that being a dog-mom isn't tough work! I even thought maybe of having a Mother's Day for those of us who are moms of a different nature!   |
We have "Happy Family Day" on Mother's Day. Angel Food cake, they like whipped cream on it, lots of hugs and kisses and many special treats. I make up dumb songs for the occasion and they run and leap and wiggle and we play. If I decide to take a 'little nap', Gracie follows me up and likes to snuggle with her head tucked against my neck and a paw on my arm. Of course it takes a while for her tongue to fall asleep. Abbey and Oliver usually crash downstairs but if they follow me up, we are all together on my bed. Even though they can drive me crazy, do naughty things, having them, loving them and being loved by them is priceless. I would do anything in my power for them and I dread the day I don't have them anymore. I never planned on 3 dogs but............................................  Nancy |
I agree  What a cute poem. |
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