A Gal and Her Dog

I LOVE Dexter's face in this picture. A little annoyed that I should interrupt his lying around on the couch time with a little photo opp. I personally love it when he chooses my lap to sit on when the entire couch is free. And that's not sarcasm. I love cuddling with my animals. And I miss them when I'm not home. They are the perfect stress reliever...even if they're the cause of the stress. Just one look at those puppy eyes and big smile and everything's all right.
 I'm a bit of a pushover. Most people wouldn't allow the dog on the couch, but growing up that's what we did. Duke was always on the couch. Even now my sister's dog Ruby is allowed on the couch. And she beats Dexter out on the shedding front. I can understand why people don't allow their pets on the couch...but I just don't follow that rule. I like seeing Dexter fall on the floor because he just did not realize he was slowing sliding down. I love seeing him all curled up trying to fit in the tiny spot next to Brand and myself. He loves the floor too, but as soon as we go to bed...he's on that couch.

I don't have children yet, and won't for awhile probably...but I'm enjoying my time as a pet mom. Let's just hope that when the kids do come...I've toughened up my skin...because they definitely won't be allowed on the couch :)