Anything you really want to make sure you do, do it while you still can. Sometimes you can procrastinate just one night and never be able to do what you always knew you should.
Howard, a 15 year old is a 15 year old and this is what happens between parents and teens. My mother and I did not get along and yet later in life it was me that was chosen to care for her and make all of the hard decisions. This is life and it’s short. There is little time for regret. I’m sorry you lost your father so young. The regretful thing is missing the part where you get to interact on a truly level playing field and then you become their parent of a sort. This too is a painful circle though. If you live long enough you’ll get to experience it from the other side. I dont have children so I have a great unknown ahead of me. You might be lucky enough to have your children care for you. Be patient with them.
Get the older dog. They’ve been through a lot and suffered loss just like all of us. My next dog will be older. My last two cats have been older. It’s a different relationship. One with painful back stories that we can all relate to.
Howard, a 15 year old is a 15 year old and this is what happens between parents and teens. My mother and I did not get along and yet later in life it was me that was chosen to care for her and make all of the hard decisions. This is life and it’s short. There is little time for regret. I’m sorry you lost your father so young. The regretful thing is missing the part where you get to interact on a truly level playing field and then you become their parent of a sort. This too is a painful circle though. If you live long enough you’ll get to experience it from the other side. I dont have children so I have a great unknown ahead of me. You might be lucky enough to have your children care for you. Be patient with them.
Get the older dog. They’ve been through a lot and suffered loss just like all of us. My next dog will be older. My last two cats have been older. It’s a different relationship. One with painful back stories that we can all relate to.