Joys of Pet Ownership

I now:

• Refer to myself as mommy.
• Talk to the dog like a human. Because she totally understands this: "I know you're protecting me, but the tail wagging negates the ferocity Bailey"
• Try to be the Alpha female (dog whisperer) but crumple like a toothpick holding a brick wall when she gives gives me puppy eyes. (damn)
• Vocalize what I know she's thinking (I'm convinced she only thinks in exclamation points!)
• Saying no a lot more (and then crumpling)
• Find myself wanting tummy rubs too. Or a treat for being soooo cute (I prefer wine to biscuits fyi).
• Looking for an Elvis costume...for Halloween, right. (or my own amusement)
  
• Spelling out loud. Anyone want to go to go for a w-a-l-k?
• Wondering if she's being naughty when she's too quite.
• Investing in lint brushes.
• And peanut butter
• Smile a lot more