As I sit here writing this article I hear little paws running around the floor. I turn on the light because obviously it's time to get up. As I move my laptop from my chest and place my feet on the floor, it never fails, I step in the present Luna (my puppy) left me! This brings up so many emotions! I feel upset that now I have to scrub the floor before having my first cup of coffee but at the same time I'm grateful it wasn't on my favorite comforter as it was the night before. With the arrival of a puppy comes a lot of things... This ranges from cuddles during the night, kisses in the day, waking up at four AM for a potty break, and all the little puddles of pee that you never miss stepping in! So here are a couple things to keep your spirits up and anger low when it comes to the puppy.

1. They love you, no matter how late you feed them...

Those days when life hits you over and over and you can't seem to catch a break your puppy is just happy to hear you pulling in the driveway. They know you coming home means food and love. So no matter how bad of a day you have had it can get 20X better once you see her jumping with excitement!

2. One day they will be big enough to hold it until the morning...

When I first brought Luna home she slept in my bed with me! This as all fun and cute until she was whining at the foot of the bed every two hours. My poor mattress got the tail end of my sleep induced laziness. Finally, a couple week down the road I sleep through the night peacefully. Pst... That doesn't count the mornings.

3. You will never be alone again...

Whether it is playing fetch in the lake during the summer or jumping in piles of leaves during the fall you will never be alone. Your puppy will not care what is going on or how little thought and effort you put into these plans as long as they are by your side their little tails will be swaying from side to side. Even on Christmas morning she doesn't care if she gets anything as long as the wrapping paper is up for grabs after.