My boys

My faithful friends who love so dear,

Thank you for standing by as I gather myself, 

For being patient as I mother children,

For often foregoing our long evening walks to get the kids bathed,

For licking the cheeks of the giggly babe,

For posing for many a photo,

For playing chase with us,

For cleaning up the floor after a child's messy meal,

For the long strings of drool that fall from your jowls when a treat is near,
For your perky attitude and spry ways even when you can no longer hear,
For always waiting,
For loving each other,
and

For always loving me.

I promise we will run wild and free again soon.