Daisy girl sitting pretty
{angie}
I am doing my best to not be the crazy lady that only ever writes about her dog--how cute she is, how funny she is, how I love watching her nap, how fast she learns, how much I love her every little whisker. I apologize if any of you have seen too many of my obsessed mommy tweets about my boxer puppy. But have you SEEN her? She is so stinking cute I can't handle it.
What has truly surprised me most though is how much getting a puppy has made my maternal instincts kick in. I was expecting it a little, but not like this. I know, I'm in my mid 20s, fully into my childbearing years. It shouldn't be a surprise. Suddenly I worry about her when I'm gone, watch her every move, could tell you her pooping, peeing, feeding and playing schedule no problem, can't stand how fast she is growing, and find myself giving my husband instructions on how to take care of her (even though he totally knows how). I even find treats and toys stashed in my purse. I'm pretty sure I need a diaper bag for Daisy. Oh and have I mentioned I can't stop talking about her? I sometimes have to hold myself back because I sound like one of those moms that thinks their children are the only topic worth discussing. I tell myself maybe it's because I now work for BabySteals and KidSteals and spend all day talking with mommies. Whatever it is, the maternal instinct has been awakened (don't get any ideas Ashley).
As a note, whoever says puppy parenthood is good training for having kids is brilliant. I knew how much work goes into it, but I think it has given me a better perspective on the emotional, instinctual side of motherhood. And one day I will have my own baby and then I will really pine for her when I'm gone. All in due time.
What has truly surprised me most though is how much getting a puppy has made my maternal instincts kick in. I was expecting it a little, but not like this. I know, I'm in my mid 20s, fully into my childbearing years. It shouldn't be a surprise. Suddenly I worry about her when I'm gone, watch her every move, could tell you her pooping, peeing, feeding and playing schedule no problem, can't stand how fast she is growing, and find myself giving my husband instructions on how to take care of her (even though he totally knows how). I even find treats and toys stashed in my purse. I'm pretty sure I need a diaper bag for Daisy. Oh and have I mentioned I can't stop talking about her? I sometimes have to hold myself back because I sound like one of those moms that thinks their children are the only topic worth discussing. I tell myself maybe it's because I now work for BabySteals and KidSteals and spend all day talking with mommies. Whatever it is, the maternal instinct has been awakened (don't get any ideas Ashley).
As a note, whoever says puppy parenthood is good training for having kids is brilliant. I knew how much work goes into it, but I think it has given me a better perspective on the emotional, instinctual side of motherhood. And one day I will have my own baby and then I will really pine for her when I'm gone. All in due time.
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