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Marilyn was never able to have children. They tried for several years, but it was not meant to be. Life was good though and they adjusted to the idea that there was always going to be just the two of them. In some ways it brought them closer.
Three of the six women in our office were expecting babies in the next four months. Because we are a close group, it is fun to experience this with them. We talk about everything. Mostly everything that has to do with babies . I have four children of my own, so I have lots of stories to share too.
It doesn't matter if someone has three children or it is their first, we give them a shower. You know. The whole nine yards. Silly shower games, a pink or blue cake and lots and lots of presents.
Last year Marilyn got a puppy. She was so thrilled. She brought pictures and told us every little bark he made. It was cute. One day, he even ate her husband's favorite slippers . He could do no wrong. He was their baby and they loved him.
It was Christmas time and I was putting together my holiday gift list and when it dawned on me. After all those baby showers and all the pregnancy talk, Mar never complains and always acts interested. But when she got her puppy, we only smiled and said "cute".
Maybe I could do something to acknowledge Mar and her dog at this holiday time. Since it was my custom to bake all my holiday gifts, I thought I should try making something for Jock.
And so I put my creation in a cute little red tin and brought it to work one morning and sat it on her desk. The card just said JOCK. As she walked towards her desk, you could see a puzzled look on her face. As she picked it up and then opened it, her eyes lit up. Someone at her work had made something for her pride and joy. Her smile was worth a thousand words. Mar still works in our office and people continue to have babies and she is always a good sport. And every once in awhile when I get in the mood to bake, I put together a treat for Jock.
Homemade Dog Treat Recipe
Jocks favorite
3 1/2 cup flour
2 cup oats
1 cup milk
1/2 cup hot water
2 beef bouillon cubes
1/2 cup meat drippings
Dissolve bouillon cubes in hot water. Add milk and drippings and beat. In a separate bowl, mix flour and oatmeal. Pour liquid ingredients into dry ingredients and mix well. Press onto a cookie sheet and cut into shapes desired. Bake at 300 for 1 hour.
