My Valentine and I had a little Love Day date last night…dinner at a hole-in-the-wall Italian place, brought dessert and a movie home, and the girls stayed the night with my parents. Then as a continuation to our date, we went and saw a movie today – Marley and Me – and wow, was it a good one. I know, we’re a little behind considering this movie’s been out since Christmas, but I’m happy to say that we caught it at the dollar theater {I HATE paying full price for movies}!Bill and I used to be major movie goers back in the day. Now, we probably only make it to a handful each year. As a result, it’s even more important to us now that we really like the movie that we see. And Marley and Me was so good. So, so good. And so sad. So, so good and so, so sad. Wow.
I think that’s it’s safe to say that I was moved – literally moved to tears. Full on tears…rolling down my cheeks…trying to choke back sobs. This movie hit pretty close to home for me. Now, in order for you to have a similar reaction to mine, you have to be a dog person. I mean REALLY a dog person…like you’re happy to see them when you get home, like to snuggle up with them, and think of them as a member of the family. A DOG person.
In the past 2 months, Tally has started to lose her sight – I think that it’s actually completely gone now. For the past couple of years, she’s looked a bit older in her face, but hasn’t really “acted” older…until this loss of vision. It's hard to watch her age. Without spoiling the movie for those of you who haven’t’ seen it, Marley’s life story could be Tally’s. Marley is full of spunk, trouble, and mischief…and so is Tally! Of course, as the preview outlines, Marley passes away at the end of the movie. And although I was prepared for this…I wasn’t prepared for just how much Marley’s attributes would mirror Tally’s.
I.was.a.mess. A hot mess. I’m pretty sure that I’ve never, ever cried that hard from a movie. And I consider myself an emotional person that gets teary-eyed extremely easily. But this was crazy. I could barely talk when we left the theater. BUT…I will say that it reminded me of the fact that we love and adore Tally, not in spite of all her shenanigans, but because of them. She is our very first baby, and I wouldn’t trade one naughty moment. I hope that she still has several years left in her, because I honestly don’t know what I’d do without her…
P.S. I know what you are all thinking, and YES, Jennifer Aniston did remind me of myself. Almost a perfect match in terms of looks, don’t’cha think??? :) HA...I wish!
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I am so glad you had a great time at the movies...and I so know how you feel. Love that tallie and can hear howling of of excitement!
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