My first daughter ...

Well, before there was Cooper, or even Lilliana there was Maggie Abigail. She is our yorkie who is 4 years old and such a great dog. She doesn't get much face time here on the blog anymore so I thought I would just tell you what a great dog she is. After losing Cooper she was just the greatest companion, and then while on bedrest with Lilliana she stuck right by myside everyday. She is so protective and such a gentle dog. Clay got her for me the Christmas after we got married and she has been our little companion ever since. When we first got her, we decided we were going to kennel train her but since I was working nights at the time and Clay was home a lot by himself, that didn't last for long. He would get her out of her kennel in the middle of the night and put her in the bed with him. I couldn't figure out why during the day when I was trying to sleep that she would just whine and cry all day. Before I would get home in the mornings Clay would quickly put her back in the kennel so I would think that was where she had been all night. I had no idea what he was up to for the longest time!

I guess you could say she was our practice run before having kids :) Back in the day, I used to dress her up for Halloween, she had multiple dresses and went pretty much wherever Clay and I did. Of course, life has definitely done some changing for Maggie, but she is still the most loyal companion.

Lilliana loves her with her whole heart, and Maggie in return is such a great protector. She has always been very protective of Clay and I but quickly after bringing L home form the hospital Maggie would run to me when L would cry and just look at me like "Momma, you gotta get my sister." When Maggie runs after Lilly or we do something funny that involves Maggie, Lilly's laughter is brought to a whole new level. She belly laughs and sometimes even has tears she is laughing so hard at her 'sister'. She puts up with a lot when Lilliana is around and has probably aged significantly worrying over her within the last 17 months but I couldn't ask for more.

She has never tried to run off and we are able to take her on walks without a leash. She just stays right next to us and we joke that she is probably scared to leave ourside. She loves to ride in the wagon with L and will just sit there next to her while we stroll through the neighborhood. I will say that allthough Lilliana is a Momma's girl, Maggie is a Daddy's girl. Always has been and probably always will be. I was so jealous of Clay until Lilliana came along. I told him, he can't have both girls so that is why I was given Lilly who wants me more :)

Just wanted to let you know that I actually have 2 little girls and I can't imagine life without either one of them!