When did dogs stop being dogs?

When did dogs stop being dogs?  We took our dog to the vet for shots and a check up.  The vet told us that we have to take her to an ophthalmologist for an eye problem that she is having.  I did not know that there was such a thing as an ophthalmologist for pets.  Is there really a demand for this?  What happens when you take your dog in?  Do they dilate their eyes, put them in a dark room and ask them to read the line that they can see the best?  If your dog needs corrective lens do you go with contact lenses or glasses and if you go with contact lenses who put the lenses in every morning.  As our dogs age are they going to need bifocals?    It is so confusing. 

I guess it’s just as odd as dressing our pets in clothes.  I was at the store picking up dog food and decided to look at the accessories.  The things that I saw were mind blowing.  There was an evening gown, sandals for their paws, bikinis, winter jackets, a large selection of bandanas, t-shirts and collars that had more bling on them then what you would see on Mr. T.  I was so surprised. 

I was at a parade the other day and someone was pushing their dog in a stroller made for dogs.  Correct me if I’m wrong but when you take your dog for a walk isn’t the purpose of a walk is to actually have your dog walk?

Of course my dog expects someone to hold the doggie door open for her, has her own chase lounge chair, beach towel, and raft for the pool so who am I to judge other dog owners.  So I guess I will take her to the ophthalmologist in a cute outfit with matching sandals being pushed in a stroller and then come home put on her bathing suit grab her towel and head out to the pool to float around the pool on her raft.

Happily ever after!

My youngest daughter has announced her engagement.  We are so excited for her as she is marrying a great guy, someone who loves her so much you can see it in his eyes when he looks at her.  While I’m happy for her it still makes me a little sad as I feel like my baby is growing up way to fast.

With the plans for the big day under way I can’t help but think about the day she was born and her childhood.  She came into this world full of attitude and ready to conquer the world but on her terms, which is the way she has always lived her life.

We knew early on that she was opinionated.   She would argue with us over everything and she always knew she was right.  We were always wrong no matter what.  I learned with her that I had to be one step ahead of her at all times and that reasoning with her was the best way to handle her and to say what I mean and mean what I say.  She learned to use the phone at about age 3, which is when she decided to call in reinforcements, Grandma.   She would call my mom and tell on me.  She once told my mom that I needed a spanking. 

Elementary school was a trying time not only for me but for her teachers.  When she got it in her mind to do things her way there was no reasoning with her.  I’m sure the teachers were happy when she moved up a grade.  Thank God that by the time she went into sixth grade she changed and became the perfect teenager.  She never lied, or at least that I caught her at it, she never missed curfew, we had a dog that would let us know the minute she got home, she was just a great kid to be around. 

Now that she is grown she has really turned into an amazing woman and I know that she has so much more to offer the world and that she is going to do great things.  Of course as the planning of her wedding begins I still see that little girl with her own opinions and who is not going to let anyone sway her way of thinking.  So as we get closer to the big day all I can say is “we love you bridezilla and will love you even after the wedding”.