>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 about 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 neighbor'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 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 so 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 10 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 love,
> > the heartache,
> > the wonderment
> > or the satisfaction of being
> > A Dog Mom.

- Cristina (& Leeloo)
"the greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return."