Santa Paws

No, I didn't spell it wrong. Every year the SPCA holds their Santa Paws event when people can bring their animals to sit with Santa and have their picture taken. We are taking Shaggy today and Cliff and I will be in the photo as well. Depending on how much it all costs, we are hoping to include these photos with this year's Christmas card.

Last night I went to a scrapbooking night with friends of my friend (and boss) Eleanor. All the women are in theor late 30's or early 40's, so I am the youngen in the group. In fact, they all laughed at me when I proudly announced that I was not born in the 80's (as if), but had squeaked by in 1978. Anywho, these women spend a lot of time talking about their kids, of which I have none, but I do have my Shaggy dog and Pumpkin cat. When they would mention something "cute" that their son or daughter had done, I found my brain seeking out stories of Shaggy's recent escapades and Pumpkin's elegant adorableness. Alas, I don't think they want to hear stories of my pets. I can understand that - some people think kids are superior to pets, or that (and I can't fathom why) babies are preferrable to puppies. But I got to thinking about how my love for my dog and my urge to tell people stories about him will probably, someday, evolve into telling stories about my kids (little Dylan Thomas and little Priya Claudine - our proposed names). I suppose that is just the way of life.

But for now, I think Shaggy will be the cutest doggy on Santa's lap today and I hope he enjoys the family outing.