I feel if you decided to have children, or dogs, messes come with the territory. It's not fair to expect to have a flawless home when either of them are young. When I was 21, I would have been just as mad as the OP over my matress, carpet, etc. My husband and I also agreed to not have a dog until we owned our own home, due to us being raised with dog, and knowing what damage they can do. We didn't want to be stuck paying for repairs, etc, to an apt. when we may not have had the money to do it.
Now that I am 34 I see that these are things that can ALL be replaced, but my dogs are my most valuable, prized, posessions, who I love more than words can say. Like I said before, Baxter once destroyed my glasses, I was so angry, but I took one look at him, and said you are bad,but it was Mom's fault, and just went out and got another pair.
The little things they have done to my house make it a "home", that is lived in, and enjoyed by all who visit, and not a "house" that is filled for things just for show. |