"A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than you love yourself." - Josh Billings

To my Lily,

It is that time again, the time you and I have been dreading. I'm going back to school forcing me to leave you at home; even though you're a dog I think you know what is happening as you sit there watching me slowly emptying out our room. I want to make this letter short and sweet just like you.

I remember when I first laid eyes on you, you were the most beautiful little pug I have ever seen.You were the runt of the litter so you are smaller than the average pug and knowing that you were a little different I just knew you were for me. You and I are a little different and that's okay because we even each other out making us a perfect match. Lily, you are so perfectly imperfect and I will miss you more than you know. I hope that you never think I am forgetting about you because I never will. We did well my first year, mom let me face time you and sent me pictures every week. I'm never ashamed that I like face timing you I never want you to think I don't love you. I love knowing you have your sister Maxie there to cuddle with you when you're cold.

I'm happy to know you will be well taken care of because you are a spoiled brat but you're my spoiled brat and that's okay. I know the first few weeks will be the hardest and you will feel lonely in our room but I promise I won't be gone forever. I'll ask mom to bring you down and I'll take you around the city I know you'll love it. I'll miss our cuddle sessions and our pool time. Although I complain about it the most I will miss your loud snorts because the room will be so quiet without you and that's when I will miss you the most.

So, my baby, I want you to know how much I love you and how much I will miss you. behave for my mom, you and she need to stick together because she'll miss me too. Be brave when thunder storms come I promise it won't hurt you.

so please do not worry I will see you soon.

Love you always,

Mom