I love the way they live their lives, and I try to emulate them. I admire their happiness in the simplest of things. Like the way they approach each meal with endless appreciation and joy. While I struggle to decide what to eat from full cupboards and complain about what we don't have, they sit at the kitchen entrance, excitedly anticipating the very same meal (a pile of dry food combined with one can of gooey dogfood) over and over again. That's not even to mention how excited they get when offered just a small sample of my "Human Food."
I love how they live in the present. As my day fills with stress, looming tests, and upcoming deadlines, I try to be relaxed (or "chill") like Ceazer.
I love how they treat everyone the same, despite race, creed or appearance. They never pre-judge (well, Jinx does if she sees someone at night, but that's a lesson everyone should learn). Before Jinx and Ceazer, I didn't attempt to know anyone in the apartment complex or talk to people passing by. Now that we have our dogs, I say Hello to more people and enjoy meeting them, even if they are just stopping to see the dogs. Often, us humans are invisible behind their great personalities.
I love their loyalty and enthusiasm. Every time I come home I'm showered with Ceazer hugs and Jinx kisses. Those moments make it feel so good to be home and to be loved.
Because of the puppies, whenever Heather comes home I jump up and run over to greet her too, just like I learned from my dogs.
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The puppies are great at reminding me to enjoy simple things from sitting in the cool grass watching the birds to cuddling on the couch for a few extra minutes. I can't help but smile when you and the puppies pick me up from school or greet me at the door. :)
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