birthday shouts.

emi turns 2 today. to celebrate, i took her to the doggy bakery and picked up a few treats, along with a little birthday cake. we're waiting for z to come home before we light the candle and sing the official birthday song to her. yes, we are totally in love and we totally spoil her.

emi has taught me so much over the past year and a half. she's taught me what it means to love and to be loved unconditionally. she's taught me to be patient, not only with others, but with myself. she has shown me that animals have personalities and feelings, too, and for this reason, i should respect and show compassion for all living things. sometimes i envy how she can live so very much in the moment - not caring about the past or the future, but truly lives in the present... and this is something i am starting to slowly learn on my own.

having a pet isn't for everyone. it takes a lot of time, patience, and energy. it forces you to step outside of yourself for the sake of another well being. having a pet also requires you to take a look at yourself because sometimes, you'll realize certain things you never knew before and it could surprise you. i'd be lying if i said that emi hasn't done all those things for me and more..

i look forward to celebrating so many more of emi's birthdays. she is genuinely one of a kind and we couldn't have asked for a better addition to our little family. happy birthday, babes.. we are so happy you've come this far! xox.