Originally Posted by
gneiss 
I don't think it's weird. My dog is family to me, she's proven far more loyal than, say, my parents. Even so, it's nice to have a day off every once in a while. Or even just a couple hours.
Thanks. It's only been over three hours and I just called to check on them. I do hope I don't come across as a bad mom or over-indulgent. This, to me, is my version of a day at the spa (to which I've never been, nor have I ever had a pedicure). But I truly believe all of us with responsibilities need a bit of time off from said responsibilities - especially when they are demanding and of the living and breathing type.