Now that Lola is approaching the age that Lily was when we adopted her, I'm beginning to realize that there are so many similarities in her behaviors to the funny things Lily did when she was "young." For instance, Lola has recently discovered tiny foam balls that are actually meant for cats, but we used to give them to Lily to play with because she absolutely loved them. She would throw them to herself and chase them for hours -- okay, minutes. It was hilarious. Lola is now doing the exact same thing. Sure, she doesn't throw her head back and send the ball flying backwards like Lily did, but she sure enjoys her foam-ball playtime. That's just one of the similarities between the two goons, but it's somewhat sad and also enlightening to realize that puppy Lily may not have been as unique and special as I thought she was.
I also feel somewhat guilty because Lily is no longer the center of our universe. Lola naturally steals the limelight because she does stupid puppy things. Lily is still goofy, but Lola is more noticeably so. I still try to give Lily all of the attention she deserves, but I hope she doesn't feel left out.
I told my mom about these feelings, and she said, "That's what it was like for your brother when you came along." Everyone used to come up to the stroller and say, "oooh, what a beautiful baby" while my brother just stood there. My mom would say, "Yes, and this is her brother Christopher." She then ended the story by saying, "And that's why he hated you for 18 years." When I said, "Mom!!" she only replied, "Okay, 21 years."
So, that explains my self-esteem issues and while Lily will probably grow up to be a bitter old hag.
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I posted a funny comment here earlier (aren't they all funny?) and the freaking website or internet died and it lost it. I don't feel like writing it again so your loss.
Chester just attacked Sally. You thought having 2 puppies was bad, try having a cat and a dog. A stubborn, ornery, old cat and a young, wonderful, beautiful, pretty, smart, wonderful dog.
I took a nap and now have the motivation to re-write what I wrote earlier. Here is my best attempt to duplicate the previous literature brilliance. Or literature genius. Or whatever.
"I wondered what Guy meant when he said, '...if I get asked about washing my blue jeans once more, I'm going to give the business to that bitter old hag.
I thought the bitter old hag was the woman at the dry cleaners but I think he meant someone else..."
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