Daisy

Many of you know that we got a dog last year.  Ok, we got a puppy last year...since she was 8 weeks when we brought her home.  She is a full-blood tri-colored basset hound and we named her Daisy. 

I had never had a dog growing up. I had friends who had dogs and I can say that I tolerated them.  I don't ever recall begging to get a dog growing up - it was just kind of an unwritten rule that it would never happen, so I didn't ask.  (My mom may recall otherwise...)

So you may be asking why at 48 years of age (and my husband at 50) would decide after all these years to get a dog?  Well, I'm not really sure - but I would venture to say that our kids talked us into it.  Then, when I was researching what type of dog might be best suited to our family, then the "dog fever" settled in and I was hooked.

I have never once regretted getting a dog.  In fact, I wonder to this day why we waited so long to get a dog?  Even the days of potty training and accidents and chewing - getting Daisy was one of the best things we've done as a family.

Today when I got home from school, there she was...all excited - giving me kisses and love.  It's just the best feeling in the world - the unconditional love from a dog.

Today I wish you unconditional love and lots of dog kisses!