Celebrating the family dog

I sent my baby to the first day of school today for the last time.  That may be dramatic, but maybe not.  Teddy started his senior year today.  it is also Clydes 13th birthday.  Clyde.  My bff, my therapy dog and shop dog.  My first dog, maybe my only dog.  He gets my slippers, brings me the paper, and loves me the most. 

The beginning of the end?  The end of raising babies and puppies, of big family houses, and growing things, like businesses and college saving plans and playrooms. I'm positive about the future, but today I'm sentimental and grateful. I have more time to love 'em up.