In the midst of divorce, now, more than ever, my children look to me. "They look to me to see how merciful and generous I am in good times. They look to me to see how strong and faithful I am in bad times. They watch, they listen, and they model. Years from now I want my children to remember a childhood lived well, with a mother who was loving, consistent, devoted, funny, disciplined, playful, and totally present and emotionally available."(Kristin Armstrong)
Friday, January 8, 2010
Puppy Love
When my husband, Andy, and I met for the first time, we did so at a park with our dogs,King Simon and Tara. If our dogs clashed, we would forgo a second date. Since my little schnauzer-esque mutt graciously submitted to being herded by Andy's Australian Cattle dog, we decided to get married. A firm basis for a fruitful and life long commitment, don’t you think?? If your dogs get along, you should tie the knot! It’s an effective and highly unsung indicator of long term compatibility.
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My cat puked on my future husband's underwear. Does that count?
ReplyDeleteTotally a valid reason to get married!
ReplyDeleteIt seems to me it is as good as any other reason!
ReplyDeleteI think u guys did it the smart way!
ReplyDeleteYou, woman, are brilliant. I totally live by the philosophy that if my animals don't like you, I probably won't either. Great wisdom here. Plus, it is good practice for children. You can see/compare each other's parenting styles. Really. It's true!
ReplyDeleteYou know what this reminds me? The 101 Dalmatians. Isn't that how they met each other? Awww. So Romantic. :-)
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