The Dog I Never Wanted

My kids begged for a dog for two years straight. I finally caved and got them a golden

retriever puppy. First week, they're obsessed. Walking him, feeding him,

playing nonstop. Week two, suddenly they're busy with friends. Week three,

the dog's scratching at my bedroom door at 6am. Now I'm the one doing all the walks,

all the feedings, cleaning up accidents. The kids pet him when he walks by. I basically spent

two grand to get myself a dog I never wanted. But here's the twist. That dog became

my best friend and I can't imagine life without him now.