You know how there's a point when you bring a new puppy or dog into the house … when you realize something has jelled? Well, it's jelled

Simon is almost 11 months old and he knows our little ways and we know his little ways. We have a schedule, a routine, an understanding. If a stranger knocks on the door he assumes it's a man delivering food. When we're done with our plates, he gets them. After he goes out for a final pee at night, he knows he gets to come up on the bed. It's those little things -- ALL those little things -- that mean we all live together.

Our universe is very nice, for us and him.

That's all.

It sounds to me like you are enjoying the beauty of what a complete family is - and Simon is pulling it all together for you. Bless you and have a very Merry Christmas.

Awww yeah I know the feeling. Lucky dog to have you!

@Kipawa:

It sounds to me like you are enjoying the beauty of what a complete family is - and Simon is pulling it all together for you. Bless you and have a very Merry Christmas.

yes, that was my thought "family"

Awww, such a nice story.

That's really wonderful.

Thats exactly how it feels like something clicks.. .. it takes a while but when it starts to happen it feels great. I remember there was a week when I felt Ayo and I finally started to understand each other, he started to mould into our daily routine and I got to relax a little ,.. at the beginning it felt like, unless he was sleeping, i had one eye on him all the time,or something would happen!! then it all starts to come together and it feels great!!

Lovely to hear how much a part of your family Simon is