Ellie and Me

Jenny and I went on our 2nd date since CC was born. Today, it was to see Marley and Me.

The movie encapsulated a lot of what we - and other new parents - are going through. And it was a real tear-jerker at the end.

Sharing your life with a dog is a wonderful experience. I am not comparing it to having a child - they are totally separate things, and both are awesome.

However, dog owners know that having a dog in your life is something special, something that brings such love and joy and requires so little (comparatively speaking) effort on our parts.

I had read Marley and Me before we saw the movie, and it is a humorous and easy read - a great book. But for my money, the best book about a dog out there (and one of the best books I've ever read) is a book called Merle's Door by Ted Kerasote.

It is the definitive account of a man's love for his dog, it's a beautifully written story, and it's a must-read for any dog owner.

So while this blog is about our daughter, we should also appreciate one great dog: Ellie.