As is common when starting a new job, my life has been hectic of late. Not only do I wake up too early, spend way too much time in my car or at work and have to do homework, but I also have responsibilities at home.
A confession, some days I wish I didn’t have to rush home to take care of my pets and spouse. Sometimes I wish I could go out and meet more people. Go to Tweetups, hang out in cafes. Sometimes I wish I could go out on a date with my spouse after work.
But Cooper needs to be let out. He needs to be played with. He needs to be loved. And sometimes I feel a little annoyed by that.
But then I get home and I spend time with that fluffy pup and I forget that I was annoyed about rushing home during the drive.
His joy at seeing me come home makes me happy to be home. His dog brain is so easy to make happy. A quick run, a quick snuggle, some yummy snacks, I’d rather make him happy than awkwardly hang out trying to meet new people.
I meet people better when he’s around anyways. Poodles are people magnets. As much as people want to pretend they are not snooty enough to like poodles Cooper always puts a smile on their face.
But then I always feel a different type of guilt. The guilt of not spending enough time with him.
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