Creative Writer, Editor, Copywriter
“Bo Meets Girl” are stories about the transition of a new baby joining the dog’s family of two. Told from the family dog and newborn baby’s perspective, readers gain a clear understanding of what goes on in the minds of those who can’t speak to us.
Bo is the center of his family’s life. He is the fur baby of their family. What happens when a new member of the family is born? Mom and Dad suddenly have a naked, miniature version of themselves, who takes up all of their time.
How will Bo handle this new demotion? What can he expect from this little person who takes away all of his attention?
With this new little person joining their family, life will never be the same again.
My parents would enter the room, they’d call me over, and the wagging of my tail would propel me forward. Hugs, scratching, and loving words were poured over me while I sniffed and licked their sweet, salty faces.
Since Baby has come into our lives, I hear “Not now, Bo” from Mom and Dad a lot more often.
Humming with each stride of the knee, her breathing increases speed. I smell her sweet softness as she nears. And, when the vibration of her chubby hands slapping the floor reverberates beneath my paw, my eyes snap open and I spring to my feet.
My gut clenches with every squeal. As much as this hurts my ears, there’s a fear eating my insides that I’m not used to.
So many faces to see.
So many wet kisses for free.
They hug me and sing.
Some bounce me on a knee.
Like the syrup and butter Mom and Dad would slather on waffles or pancakes Saturday mornings, she had an irresistible scent that took all of my will power to restrain from licking her face…