happy birthday shiloh!

Dear Shiloh,

Happy 5th Birthday Puppy Dog! It's hard to believe you are 5 already...where has the time gone?

I know the past year has probably been the hardest for you. You went from being the center of our world to a just bystander most days...you had no warning and had no way to understand why our lives changed. You don't get the attention you grew accustomed to and still deserve. And you undeservedly get the brunt of mom and dad's frustration and sleep deprivation. I'm sorry for taking it out on you, it's not fair we get mad at you when you didn't do anything. I know our world was turned upside down and inside out with Mason's arrival, I can only imagine what it did to yours.

And through the sleepless nights, tail pulling and the additional busyness and stress we have in our household now, you have been the best dog in the world. You let Mason pinch, pull, tug and poke as he pleases. He love to crawl all over you and it doesn't even phase you. If it gets to be too much, you just get up and leave. You are so patient and loving with him, you are such a wonderful, wonderful dog.

I hope you know how much you are loved Shiloh. I have been making a conscious effort to make time each day to give you attention and love...some days I'm successful and other days I just run out of time. I hope you know I really do try, even though it will never be enough or what you deserve. You will always be my "first born"...and I'm so thankful you are a part of our lives and family. I can't imagine our family or lives without you!!!!

I love you Shi!