Sunday, May 13, 2012

This Is the Way to Say Welcome Home!

Last night, Dave, Jonathan, Maggie, Joshua and I went out to dinner for Mother's Day, since Joshua is working this evening. While we were out, Ally puppy-sat for Hypatia and Darwin, and did her usual stellar job - nothing was destroyed or even nibbled while we were gone. Good girl, Ally!

When we returned home for dessert, it took at least five minutes for the five of us to get inside the door and settled. The reason it took so long was that every single dog had to take turns greeting every single person as we entered the room. Then, after we were all in the room, they had to go around again to make sure they hadn't missed anyone the first time. It was hilarious. But it was also heartwarming. It's nice that our dogs love us so much that they're genuinely thrilled to see us. I think the people in the family are also thrilled, or at least happy, when we see each other. We just don't express it as openly. Maybe the dogs have it right.

Just a thought...

3 comments:

Barbara said...

awwww. That is just so cute. We could certainly learn alot from the way dogs show their love for us.

Dotti said...

How fun! (It still doesn't make me want a dog again. Too much "Mom" in me, I guess!)

Evie said...

I really enjoy having the dogs. I've had to change my lifestyle a bit to accommodate their needs, but it's been worth it. Their antics are hilarious, their personalities - very distinct from each other - are sweet, and their overflowing joy at the simplest things in life do me a world of good.