Molly and Me

The other night I was home alone with my cute dog Molly. David was out of town on a business trip and Devin was sleeping in the trailer with his friends. I was channel surfing when I came across the movie "Marley and Me" and started watching it. I had seen it a couple of times before, but I like the movie and there was nothing else to do, so I watched it. In the movie, this couple adopts a dog that is literally a dog from hell. He is the worst dog in the world, chewing up furniture, pooping in public places and just creating havoc wherever he goes. But in the end, he turns out to be a lovable sweetheart and an important member of their family.

As I lay on the bed watching this movie and sobbing my eyes out, I had to go find my own little tornado of terror and have her watch with me. She really liked the movie, and was glued to the screen whenever that rascally Marley was on! It was kind of a bonding moment for both of us, I think. It made me realize that this little pup that we bought in a parking lot on a whim on New Year's Eve is a big part of our family now. Yes, she has ruined furniture, chewed up my kitchen cabinets, pooped on my carpet, shredded several kitchen rugs, and cost me probably thousands in vet, grooming and kenneling fees, but I love her! It has been so much fun having her in our home! She brings such energy and excitement to our lives that would be hard to imagine what we would be doing without her. Just taking her for a walk through the neighborhood, playing fetch with her or snuggling with her when she is sleepy -- these are the simple things that make her happy. She doesn't demand or expect anything from us other than food, water, playtime and sharing our treats with her.

Molly is the first dog we have ever allowed into our home, and I am so glad we made that decision! She is a 3 pound bundle of energy, love and fun!