I got my dog when she was 8 weeks old and she is now 12. She has always been "my dog". She was 8 when I had my 1st baby and she has always tolerated them but was never attached to them like she is to me.

Yesterday we were playing in the snow and my 5 yr old decided to pretend like he was sleeping.

My dog went over to check on him and then sat there by his side until he got up and left.

Maybe I am just emotional but wow it made my heart smile!

Here are the pics - it was a good 6-7 mins that he laid there