This is always a crazy time, and it seems the month between Thanksgiving and Christmas has a way of speeding up more and more every year. I find myself surprised, once again, at how quickly Christmas has arrived.
I know there's always lots to do, but let's all do ourselves a favor and take this time to slow down. Turn off the TV, put away the Nintendo DS, and - God forbid - put the BlackBerry or iPhone in a drawer. Now look around...what do you see?
I see my two American bulldogs, Dee and Sookie, without whom our lives would be dangerously close to boring. Never in my life have I known such a protector as Dee. But fear not...once she gets to know you she's got nothin' but love for ya. Sookie, on the other hand, falls in love with every human she meets within seconds. If it wasn't for Dee, any intruders would be greeted by a cutesy little gal rolling onto her back in hopes of a good ol' fashioned belly rub.
I see my husband, the love of my life. Without him, who knows...I may still be living at home with my mom and dad, singing karaoke at every opportunity. Not that that would be bad, but I wouldn't be a wife with a house and two loving bulldogs. This man has made such a difference in my life.
And he's given me the greatest gift of all - a daughter. This little girl is gorgeous, and so affectionate. Sure, she poops her pants and cries instead of talking...but I wouldn't trade her for anything in the world. Add to that the fact that I'm finally getting some time with her at home, and I couldn't be happier.
These people, furry or not, are what it's all about. Now add in my folks, his folks, our siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews, and tell me this:
How could life get any better?
From the bottom of my heart, I wish you and your families the merriest of Christmases this year. Don't forget to slow down and enjoy it.
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