How do I love thee? Let me count the ways ........
I love thee agreeably - enough to let your stinky dog hide on the bed after a run through damp leaves, mud and slug infested gardens
I love thee steadfastly - enough to devote a year to raising you from a wobbly speck into a strong healthy adult (who promptly attempts to seize control)
I love thee passionately - despite your repeated efforts to probe my ears, eyes and mouth with the same tongue you use for various other atrocities
I love thee well - despite the amazing odious that you produce
I love thee deeply - even though you use me as a napkin at every opportunity (?)
I love thee madly - despite the various bodily functions that you have performed at inappropriate moments; in inappropriate places
I love thee constantly - despite the dog 'bladder curfew' I have lived by for many years (
)
I love thee truly - despite the 'doggie land mines' hidden in the grass
I love thee absolutely - because you never; well hardly ever; hog the remote control
I love thee gratefully - because you stay by my side; or on my side
I love thee devotedly - more than clean carpeting, clothing, furniture, floors, walls etc.
I love thee bravely - enough to battle the indomitable flea and tick on your behalf
I love thee monetarily - enough to put the Vet's children through College (
)
I love thee openly - I will bear any embarrassment for your furry sake
I love thee totally - more than free time, excess cash or a predictable life
