Have you ever had that one friend you can tell everything to? That one person who knows everything about and who you trust with your life? The type of friendship that is close to impossible to come by and one in which most people only find once in their life? Well I've been blessed that I have someone like that in my life. She is always by my side. I tell her everything and I completely trust her with my deepest and darkest secrets. It truly is once in a lifetime friendship and I recognize that I have been blessed with such an amazing companion. Her name is Millie. I've only known her for a few years but we clicked from day one. Once we met each other, I think we both felt the same way, we were in love. I've neglected to mention, my once in a lifetime friend that I speak of is simultaneously my four legged furry animal, my dog. Yet, she is something very different than a dog, I am honestly almost convinced that she may not even be related to the K-9 species. As she sits in front of the television, she relaxes on the couch as any normal human would sit. Legs out in front, hind legs underneath as if she were a little bear. And if we tune into Animal Planet her eyes are glued to the screen like a toddler watching Sesame Street. When bedtime rolls around mommy, aka me, puts her in her jamies, which is simply removing her collar she has been wearing all day, and she jumps onto my bed and we spoon for the remainder of the night. When daddy comes to spend the night he is lucky if he gets the bottom corner of the bed to rest his eyes. Although Millie has her own 'dog' bed in the corner of the room, it's just not good enough. But for as much of a human she is, she is the exact definition of a dog. Offer her a ball or frisbee and she's there. Fetch is her favorite game, and the best part is you're not the one fetching the ball. She will run and run after that ball and return it until she passes out. And I will admit she inherited her mothers soccer abilities cause that girl has some skill. But the most amazing part of Millie being a dog is the pure excitement she shows every time I walk in the front door. Wether I'm gone five minutes or five hours, when I get home her wiggly body can't do anything but make me smile from ear to ear. It's probably safe to say that I'm obsessed. Some may argue that my love for this creature is unhealthy, but let me tell you she is my child and I would do anything for my girl. If I could I would take her everywhere I go. For those who really know me know Millie is a part of me. Those Carmel eyes and the mixture of black, brown and auburn fur just melt your heart. And don't even get me started on that curly tail. Yes, she is a mutt- German Shepherd and black lab mix I was told, but at this point I could care less. I'm blessed with my four-legged best friend. #cppcom317