All the while, 2 fuzzy bodies watched my movements. Two sets of eyes hoping I'd pick up that tennis ball again and throw it just one more time. Or reach into the freezer for just one more round of doggie ice cubes. Muffled whines from Nyxie as the ball rolled under the couch. I absentmindedly moved the ottoman and retrieved it. Her tail wagging joyously - thankful I had noticed. As I gathered my clothes and prepared to shower, you quietly moved your bone and ball into the bedroom. Arwen placed her head on my lap, half- hearted ear scratches are better than none. I showered with Nyxie lying on the bathroom mat, ever watchful, nearby, reliable.
And me, with my hurrying and my schedule and my stuff. Always something.
I will be home soon, my girls. And you will forgive me like always.
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They love us so much. How many people appreciate those small gestures they way our fur babies do.
ReplyDeleteGreat post. Mom loves us bunches
ReplyDeleteBenny & Lily
Hi Y'all,
ReplyDeleteOh what a loving letter to your sweet ones. I'm so lucky my Humans are both at home with me most of time.
Y'all come by now,
Hawk aka BrownDog
Awww, how sweet - so obvious how much you love each other. It really doesn't take much to make us happy - just knowing that you care:)
ReplyDeleteWoos ~ Phantom, Thunder, and Ciara
Oh man. I could write that every day. Thanks for being so eloquent :)
ReplyDeleteAssess, don't those mornings break your heart, just a little? Felix has the worst make you feel guilty eyes! But someone's gotta bring home the kibbles, eh?
ReplyDeleteI love my job, but I also despise it for taking me away from my pups!
ReplyDeleteSam
As we rush about, knowing the pups are waiting and not judging is what keep the embers in our hearts glowing and pushes us back home as quickly as we can achieve it.
ReplyDeleteLoved the post, and what a reminder of life around here too. Not sure I could have written it half as well, but yes, I have had those moments too. Yes, work is necessary, but it's also an amazing feeling to return to the dogs who dance around in excitement that I am home and forgive me for not being as attentive as I should be.
ReplyDeleteLovely, and thank you!
Jen and the Black Dog Crew
What a great and dead-on post. The best days are those spent with our devoted furbabies and not having work or have any other place to rush off to. Sigh. Wish they were way more than they are! But what a welcome home we all get! Such love and happiness! Happy (daily) homecomings to you, Nylxie and Arwen!
ReplyDeleteAwww, I know exactly what you're describing -- been there lots. Your girls are so lucky to have you! :)
ReplyDeleteWoofs & hugs!
~Bailey (Yep, I'm a girl!)
I am so lucky I don't have to work!!!! Loved your post!!
ReplyDeletexx, Fern
A perfect description of a scene played out in so many dog homes. Yes, we are so lucky that our canine friends forgive so easily.
ReplyDeleteSure sounds familiar. They are so patient with us, aren't they? Waiting for us to finish living our lives, so they can live theirs....
ReplyDeleteAw... you said it. We've all been there!
ReplyDeleteLovely. We've all been there!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet letter. It's wonderful when our dogs remind us to be in the moment. What else is there?
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