Moms of the world were celebrated on Mother's Day this year. Fur moms so often get overlooked. I personally think that my sweet pup Ellie is just as much my baby as I'm her mommy. All these and more are reasons why I deserved my new purse and adult coloring book. At least that's what I'll tell myself.

Don't judge me.

1. These precious balls of fluff need our love and protection.

Protect this floof at ALL costs.

2. Middle of the night potty cries are common wake up calls for us too.

"I'm glad you think this is cute mom but for real, I have to PEE."

3. We want our babies to be the smartest of their peers too.

Don't tell me this doesn't impress you. If you do, I'll know you're a liar.

4. We're softies to their pout faces.

I WILL BUY ALL THE LEMONADE YOUR PAWS CAN MAKE

5. Two words: Potty. Training.

Color me severely impressed. I can't even get my dog to understand that her poop is not a toy.. Sigh.

6. Snuggles are the best part of our day.

7. We doubt our parenting decisions.

Ow. So many doubts. Where did she go wrong and how can I make sure I get no where near that?

8. Judgement from the world is real.

"Oh you give your dog THOSE treats? Hmm. Well that's not how I raised my sweet fluffy."

Well, maybe that's why your fluffy secretly hates you!

*We all do it, let's not kid ourselves.*

9. Raising them can be the most frustrating yet amazingly hilarious work at the same time

THE SHAME.

10. But the excitement when our babies see us makes it unquestionably worth it.

*Just a quick disclaimer before the mommies of the internet grab their diaper bags and light their pitchforks. I in no way think that being a dog mom is anywhere near as difficult as being pregnant with, birthing and raising a real live human child. I think that Mother's Day can celebrate any woman who loves, protects, and cares for someone (human or otherwise) more or as often as themselves. My life changed when I got my sweet Ellie. (See My Dog Saved My Life to see her) and I just feel like my dog is my baby. Also, any excuse I have to give my husband to get me that new adult coloring book I want, I’ll take it. Moms of the internet, dog, cat, and otherwise, Happy Mother's Day!*