December 12, 2008

Puppy Love

Five years ago, today, you were born. A month later my co-worker, Donia, asked if I wanted a puppy. I picked you out of a basket of five and I’ve loved you ever since.

I still remember the first night after we brought you home, I slept with my hand on your warm little body, as you wimpered from your little wicker basket.

Two weeks later I found out I was pregnant with Dawson. We called you our good luck charm, and you were like our first born. Everything I learned about taking care of another being, I learned by taking care of you.

You’re our little buddy. We love you so. Happy Birthday, Murphy!