Happy Times.

[Jennifer and Jack]

Dear Jack….

I don't want to forget a minute of the last several weeks that I have had you all to myself.   I don't know what it is about you, or how you know, but you just know exactly how to melt me.

I can't believe in four months you are going to be seven years old…. My sweet little puppy I remember the first time I heard your tail thumping against the crate.

Since we are on the count down until you go back to Grammies and I go back to Boston for more surgery, We are spending every single day like it is a holiday…. Each day we do something special, sometimes it is an extra long walk for you, sometimes some peanut butter and vanilla ice cream.   I bring you almost everywhere I go.  

It is weird for me to see you "grown up"  You listen to me way better than I could believe and it surprises me because I stink at training, I am not consistent …. yet I can let you off leash now and have you come back to me pretty reliably,  it only took us six plus years but hey… we got there…  

You weigh 17.4 pounds…. You need to lose a pound or two.. Two would be better…. You love to run along side of my scooter and stick your cute little behind up in air as you look in the gutters for kitty cats…..  Everyone that meets you falls in love with you… well almost everyone… That's okay buddy we can't please them all.

You still jump up on every single person that walks through the door, every single day. Thankfully you are not big enough to knock everyone over…… You betray our secrets that I feed you from the table by staring at me like mad when we have company over ….you make it so obvious .. I have to admit it… Discretion would be better :)

You have a great way to communicate your needs and I never tell you no, no matter what time you ask for a walk, a treat, to go bark at the air in the middle of the night…You sleep dead smack in the center of the bed and I wrap my body in a circle to not disturb  you..    You know how to "show me" what you want… and then after you show me you sit down and stare at me until I oblige you… It is my great joy to spoil you rotten.

In two weeks you are going back to Grammies, no more dog sitters for you and Molly… Just your Grammie, I hope you understand how much I love you and how hard it is for me to leave you…. I am so grateful you love your Grammie as much as me but I selfishly just want you with me all the time……I am so blessed that you are so easy going, so happy most of the time and are not afraid of timid of anything but the vacuum cleaner and the broom….  

Lets hope by the time I write your 7th Birthday update, I will be home and not have plans to go back to Boston for a few months…so we can have more special times…..

Thank you for giving me purpose in my life… For loving me, for allowing me to be me and not judging me...

My most favorite title in the world is Jack's Mom...

[Lucy , Alex and Madison]

What a heart warming letter of love for your precious Jack. Maddi and I wish you the best recovery from surgery and more great times with Jack!!

[cheryl & oliver]

Hi Jennifer, here is hoping all goes well with your surgery, and you are home with Jack in no time at all...Jugs and prayers from your friends in florida...Oliver and I will think only good thoughts and lots of hugs coming your way..Cheryl, Olivers Mom....

[Jennifer and Jack]

Thanks Laura, as the time is getting closer to go, my heart is getting more mushy.. I am slightly distracted this week with one more big party but after that, he goes. He seems so happy because I have been home and we are together. He seems so light hearted lately. I don't know how to explain it... He is so happy. He will be okay at my moms....I just love him so....

[Lauria Orr]

What a sweet letter to Jack, Jen. I am so sorry you have to be apart again. You are brave, and generous with sharing your thoughts and feelings. I wish you the very best as you go through this surgery, and am hoping you get the very best results.

[Jennifer and Jack]

Thanks for the good thought everyone!!!

[Jennifer and Jack]

Thank you! Nancy it boggles my brain that he isn't a puppy......

[Julie, Eloise & Beasley]

Such a sweet tribute to Jack.  Hoping for a successful surgery for you and speedy recovery - and I'm sure Jack will be so glad once his mom is back home again.  Happy Thanksgiving! 

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Happy Thanksgiving.  I can't believe Jack is the same age as my doodles.  I always think of him as a puppy!  Wishing your surgery recovery is speedy and you get back to Jack quickly.

[Bonnie and Kona]

Happy Thanksgiving! I know you are thankful all of the time but this tribute to Jack reminds us all how thankful we are for our doodles!

[Lori, Quincy & Frankie]

Beautiful.  Keeping good thoughts for the very best for you in Boston