Puppy Parenthood: Entry 2, Day 7 (?): She does it on purpose

As it is in most cases of parenthood, be it kid parenthood or puppy parenthood we parents ask ourselves..."WHAT IN THE WORLD WAS I THINKING!"

Honestly why would any sane person want to be with a
-crying
-yelping
-howling
-peeing on the rug (after bragging how well potty training was going)
-pooping
-moaning
-tearing
-eating (through $68 crate)
...puppy.

Well I suppose it helps that I'm not sane. BUT it also helps that I'm the kind of person who wants to be with a
-sweet
-big brown eyes
-fluffy
-cute
-smart
-hard worker
-snuggly
-warm
-cant help but be a charmer
...puppy.

I knew getting into this that it would be hard. Someone said to me that I was just asking for unneeded difficulties...she was missing the most important bit...although Mollie is difficult sometimes, she is also the dog who has kept me from thinking about the REAL difficulties I experienced and am experiencing. She is needed...I need her to keep me aware that there are more important things then hosting my own pity party.

Sure I will continue to call my friends in tears about something Mollie has done and that maybe I wasnt ready for her...but truth be told...I'd rather be calling people crying snot and tears about my dog then keeping to myself.

Puppyhood sucks...but it still is wonderful...I cant wait for Mollie to get a bit older. JUST SAYIN'

-Hannah