Poem: Before I was a Dog Mom, author unknown

Before I was a Dog Mom:
I made and ate hot meals unmolested.
I had unstained, unfurred clothes.
I had quiet conversations on the phone,
even if the doorbell rang.
Before I was a Dog Mom:
I slept as late as I wanted
And never worried about how late I got
to bed or if I could get into my bed.
Before I was a Dog Mom:
I cleaned my house everyday.
I never tripped over toys, stuffies, chewies,
or invited the neighbour's dog over
to play.
Before I was a Dog Mom:
I didn't worry if my plants,
cleansers, plastic bags, toliet paper,
soap or deodorant were poisonous
or dangerous.
Before I was a Dog Mom:
I had never been peed on
Pooped on, Drooled on,
Chewed on
Or pinched by puppy teeth.
Before I was a Dog Mom:
I had complete control of
My thoughts, My body and mind.
I slept all night without sharing
the covers or pillow.
Before I was a Dog Mom:
I never looked into big, soulful eyes
and cried.
I never felt my heart break into a million
pieces when I couldn't stop a hurt.
I never knew something so furry and
four-legged could affect my heart so
deeply.
Before I was a Dog Mom:
I had never held a sleeping puppy
just because I couldn't put it down.
I had never gotten up in the middle of
the night every 10 minutes to make sure
all is well.
I didn't know that something so small
could make me feel so important.
Before I was a Dog Mom:
I had never known the warmth,
the joy, the love , the heartache,
the wonderment or the satisfaction of
being: A Dog Mom.
Author Unknown