When did this happen?

Did I think I would have a dog when it came time to start a family?

No.

I didn't grow up with a dog, I didn't particularly like dogs and I'm allergic to dogs. 

The odds of me getting a dog were slim, so very slim. 

But, we bought a dog. 

And I am absolutely in love with him. 

When I'm on the bus coming home from work, I am antsy if its running late because I need to see my dog.

I don't mind that he sleeps on my side of the bed and makes the distribution of covers so uneven that I get cold. 

And its alright if he manages get black hairs all over every surface of our home. 

I will admit that I have doubted our dog purchase a couple of times when I stepped in pee or found one of my shoes in his mouth. 

But Jack makes my life so much better. 

He makes my day, every day.