I almost titled this one "heartbreak" but I thought that might be too much drama. Here's the way it is, anyway, at 7am on a Saturday...
Since we let them loose after Thanksgiving, every morning and night when I return home to my farm I have been greeted by our puppies, two six month old labs that are so full of energy and life! It's true puppies seem to never hold a grudge. They seem to always just gush with love and enthusiasm. They never fail to make me laugh out loud.
It's been challenging to keep them from jumping up on me, but it's especially important they do not when I'm wearing my work clothes (all go to the dry cleaner). It's been extra work to grab a dog biscuit or something to toss their way to buy myself time to run for the truck sometimes. Overall, it seemed annoying...
...until this morning.
This morning, the pups turned into dogs. Sure they greeted me at the door as I was coming from the house. Sure they wanted to share their love and enthusiasm. It was great.
Then, as I made my way to the truck, something new happened: nothing. The puppies just stood on the porch and watched me go. Always before they were my escorts to the truck, even trying to wedge their heads inside as I tried to shut the door. Often they tried climbing in with me.
Today, they just shrugged and sat down back at the house, watching me leave.
So this is what I'm in for, and I know it. Someday my children, too, will lose their enthusiasm for me, just like these puppies. It's been great to be adored, to feel like a rock star every morning and night. Now, I'm glimpsing the future and grimacing at the present with my pu-- with my dogs.
Sad.
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2 comments:
I think you're overreacting...it was raining and they just woke up so they didn't want to get wet and cold. I think they still adore you and would be by your side at all times if possible. :) AND your children are the same way...relax and let time tell the stories, not your mind. <3
Yes, you'll probably have some years when your kids aren't too excited to be around you any more but, trust me, you'll be more than ready to see them go off then, too. It's called the teenage years - and I'm quite sure it's an important stage of human development for both kids AND parents, to help the nestlings (or puppies) leave their safe shelter...at least, in part, because Mom and Dad want to kick them out!
However, not too long after the younglings get out on their own, generally they start getting excited about being around you again. At first, maybe, for free laundry services and extra food...but, soon enough, for companionship, love, and even advice.
I know that I'm not telling you anything you don't know...but sometimes it helps to have someone remind you of it. There are some roads that you have to simply travel, even if you dread part of the scenery along the way.
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