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10 Signs You're Definitely A Dog Mom

Nice relaxing bath? Ice cream and a movie? Forget it.

Ella Madden

Sep 17, 2017

College of Charleston

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Being a mom is no joke. I have had to cut my "me time" in half, spend money on someone besides myself, buy toys, and take my baby to the park. Wait? You thought I had a kid? No, no I have a dog and yes my dog is just as important to me as your kid is to you. Not to mention, just as demanding. Maybe you're reading this because you're a dog mom too. If so, you can relate.

1. You spend all of your money on treats.

Every time I see a treat shop I have to stop, no matter how many he already has at home. You can never have too many.

2. You have the smaller side of the bed, and you're okay with it.

For once I don't mind hanging off the side of the bed, as long as my sweet pup is comfy. But don't even ask if you can share my bed with me, all humans on the floor.

3. You never finish your homework as quick as others.

How can you not be distracted by the ball of cute sitting next to you begging for your attention. Homework can wait, right?

4. You never get a moment to yourself.

Nice relaxing bath? Ice cream and a movie? Forget it.

5. You eat half of what you used to.

Somehow your dog ends up with half you dinner, I'm still confused on how I give in every time. (I'm safe on salad night)

6. You tell everyone you know about your dog, even if they didn't ask.

"So last night we were walking and ..."

7. Your dog is your best friend.

Yes, we share secrets. Yes, we cuddle. Yes, we have movie marathons.

8. You often forget they're not a human.

I swear my dog talks back....

9. Your dog gets front seat, even if others are riding with you.

Shotgun? You can forget it people!!

10. You have never given a bigger piece of your heart away.

All jokes aside, having a dog is the best thing that has ever happened to me.

Having a dog teaches you responsibility. Especially having one in college, like myself. A dog is truly man's best friend. I couldn't be more thankful for my little rescue. He has taught me love, how to share my love, and how to be patient. He is always there for me (sometimes too much when I'm trying to eat) but I couldn't be more thankful for his kind heart.

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10 Signs You're Definitely A Dog Mom

Nice relaxing bath? Ice cream and a movie? Forget it.

1. You spend all of your money on treats.

2. You have the smaller side of the bed, and you're okay with it.

3. You never finish your homework as quick as others.

4. You never get a moment to yourself.

5. You eat half of what you used to.

6. You tell everyone you know about your dog, even if they didn't ask.

7. Your dog is your best friend.

8. You often forget they're not a human.

9. Your dog gets front seat, even if others are riding with you.

10. You have never given a bigger piece of your heart away.

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

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Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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