[LaviniaHyacynth]

Hi My name is Kathryn and I am writing to introduce myself. I am the proud Mom of 4.5 lb Lavinia Hyacynth (Vivi). She is my first yorkie...I had two big lovable golden retrievers..Sam and Daisy...RIP.....so owning a little dog has been a new experience. All I can say is that I now have two children One 15 year old with two legs..... Elizabeth..... and one furry one. I was surprised and delighted by my attachment to Vivi....she is with me all the time. I am an artist and I work at home in a studio. Vivi sits on my lap while I paint. I loved my big dogs very much but this is a different relationship.She is my muse. If someone that didn't understand this type of bond were to stand outside my studio door they would think I was crazy but I talk to VIvi all the time and I could swear she listens and understands me!!!!I know that there are lots of kindred spirits out there. I lost my husband to cancer 6 years ago(he was 41) and sometimes my daughter says that she thinks her Daddy sent Vivi to us.If that sort of thing can really happen then I am inclined to believe her. I am now engaged to a wonderful man and I have converted him into a dog liker who happens to be madly in love with Vivi!!!!I enjoyed the thread with all the photos of dogs and parents...YT is an attractive group. I will post pictures when I figure out how to do it. Anyway I am rambling so I will close now....Hope to talk to ya'll soon,Kathryn and Vivi