to all of you mommies of 2 AND 4 legged kids !
Happy Mother's Day ~ Author Unknown
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY to all of you who have children that are bit hairier
than others and walk on four paws!
This is for the mothers who have sat up all night with sick dogs in
their arms, wiping up barf laced with edible and inedible things and
saying “It’s okay baby, Mommy’s here.”
Who have sat on the floor for hours on end soothing dogs who can’t be
comforted.
This is for all the mothers who do the walks in the rain, the snow, the
mud, when we are sick and exhausted but go anyway and worry about our
own health and comfort after theirs.
This is for all the mothers who show up at work with dog hair on their
suits, unexpected scratches on their wrists, and poo bags in their purse,
coat pocket, pants pocket, and all other pockets.
This is for the mothers whose priceless art collections consist of
photos proudly displayed on all focal points in the house.
This is for all the mothers who go to the special pet stores to collect
the proper nutritious treats, wholesome healthy food, and safe, fun
toys no matter if that takes 5 stops and 50 stoplights.
This is for all the mothers who taught their dogs to sit, come, and stay.
And for all the mothers who opted for sit .
This is for all the mothers who when they lost yet one more piece of
clothing, shoes, cell-phone, rug or anything of value, that was
destroyed beyond salvation and said gently, “that’s ok, it’s mommy’s fault
for leaving you so long that you had to find things to amuse yourself.”
This is for all the mothers who took their dog to the vet assuring them
that there would be no needles only to be told they need a blood sample,
then after the vet appointment racing to the nearest McDonalds, Wendy’s,
Burger King, to treat them to the burger of their choice out of guilt
you had deceived them.
For all the mothers whose dog has gone missing and was returned home
safely because she had the forethought to have a micro-chip put between
its shoulders and the proper ID tags, rabies, and licensing with emergency
phone numbers to contact you.
What makes a good Mother anyway?
Is it patience? Compassion? Nurturing? or is it the ever available
treats?
The ability to answer the door, hold back the dog, and deal with a phone
call all at the same time?
Or is it in her heart?
Is it the ache you feel when you walk out the door to your job every
Monday through Friday knowing that 2 eyes (or more!) are boring into your back?
The jolt that takes you from sleep to dread and sometimes heart-pounding
fear when you hear the sounds of heaving, coughing, whimpering or crying
at 2:00 a.m.?
The guilt, the anguish, heartbreaking sorrow, the dedication and the
endearing love and commitment when you are with them in their final
moments.
The emotions of motherhood are universal, and so this is for you all.
For all of us… TO THE MOMS!
Tell them everyday we love them and we will never stop being their mom.
Happy Mother’s Day!
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