One proud Mom

Saturday when I took Clancy and Clarissa for their grooming appointment , I mentioned that we suspect that Clarissa may be expecting puppies soon so that they could expect the unexpected of her ( she has not been as friendly with other dogs as in the past )and just be careful as they lifted her etc. They noted her chart and checked their charts for the proper number to call when the dogs were finished and I was on my way to run errands. They must have been extra careful as it took a significantly longer time than usual. When I walked in I was informed that they they would bet that she was expecting as she was showing all of the signs. I have not experienced the breeding of dogs since my beagle had multiple litters of puppies when I was a child so I do not remember much. After a couple minutes one lady asked what we planned to do with the puppies, as she was looking for one and loved the quality of ours' coats, temperament, etc. I told her we would talk once the puppies were born. I left feeling really good about this. There is no shortage of cocker spaniel puppies in the area which we live so for a person who works with dogs every day to want one of ours was very flattering. I mentioned this to Mike and he seemed shocked that I felt so flattered. We take good care of them and keep them healthy he said. For the most part they are great dogs. The more I thought about this the more that I did give us both credit. Not only are we raising some great kids but we are doing pretty well with the dogs too. Sometimes the vocation of wife and mother is so stressful that you don't see the fruit of your labor that others do. This has gotten me thinking, maybe next time I see a well behaved child in the grocery store I will compliment the parents, who knows , they just may need to hear it .