What a great post, Judy! I'm crazy about my guy, too.
He's 10 now and I shudder to think of the world without him someday. In many ways, he's the baby I was denied.
Words can't describe how precious it is to me to have that chunky little body smash up against mine, or to watch it slowly tremble then begin to jump wildly up and down when I arrive home at night, or to hear that playful little growl as a squeaky toy is bashed against my shin.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your as well! Sounds like we've all got a lot to be thankful for.