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{Behind the Scenes} A boy and not-his dog

October 22, 2013 by Kristin Leave a Comment

I’m not a pet person. Thankfully, neither is my husband. Yet, I don’t want my kids to be afraid of dogs or other pets. Seems like a double standard, I know.

But something is working. My kids generally like dogs who belong to other people. A current favorite is Grandmom’s puppy Baxter. Like my boy is all boy, this puppy is all puppy. Perhaps that’s why they get along.

That picture above is Ben and Baxter snuggled up together earlier this month when we were visiting Grandmom in Louisville. Truly it’s a small miracle both of them are sitting still. And, you know, they actually sat like this for awhile.

I posted this picture on Facebook and several people liked it. But then another friend, who is a boy momma herself, told me Ben’s Superman pajamas reminded her of a song called “Godspeed Sweet Dreams,” which was originally recorded by Radney Foster and then later covered by Dixie Chicks.

Every boy mom needs to hear this song.

“Dragon tales and the water is wide
Pirate’s sail and lost boys fly
Fish bite moonbeams every night
And I love you

Godspeed, little man
Sweet dreams, little man
Oh, my love will fly to you
Each night on angels wings
Godspeed, sweet dreams

The rocket racer’s all tuckered out
Superman’s in pajamas on the couch
Goodnight moon, we’ll find the mouse
And I love you

Godspeed, little man
Sweet dreams, little man
Oh, my love will fly to you
Each night on angels wings
Godspeed, sweet dreams

God bless mommy and match box cars
God bless dad and thanks for the stars
God hears amen wherever we are
And I love you

Godspeed, little man
Sweet dreams, little man
Oh, my love will fly to you
Each night on angels wings
Godspeed, Godspeed
Godspeed, sweet dreams”

Godspeed, indeed. And God bless other people’s dogs. 

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I’m linking up with Crystal Stine’s Behind the Scenes, where we share pictures and post the real stories behind them. 

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  1. Mel says

    October 22, 2013 at 9:21 pm

    🙂 Love this. I'm the mama of a girl, and I still love it. Blessings, friend!

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  2. KristinHillTaylor says

    October 22, 2013 at 9:27 pm

    Good to see you here again, Mia! Isn't that song great?! And I probably wouldn't have learned of it had I not posted this picture on Facebook. 🙂

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  3. KristinHillTaylor says

    October 22, 2013 at 9:27 pm

    Thanks, Mel!

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  4. KristinHillTaylor says

    October 22, 2013 at 9:27 pm

    Thanks, Kimberly!

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  5. Rachael says

    October 22, 2013 at 9:51 pm

    Such a sweet post. My boy is 13. It is hard to think back to those precious toddler years. Keep this picture handy for many, many years to come…they change and grow up so fast! Blessings! Love, Rachael @ Inking the Heart (linking after you at Crystal's)

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  6. KristinHillTaylor says

    October 22, 2013 at 10:15 pm

    I can't imagine, but I know it's true – these first almost 4 years have FLOWN BY! Thanks for coming by, Rachael!

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  7. Devona says

    October 23, 2013 at 7:59 pm

    Thank you for sharing Kristin! I had never heard this song before, but I am in love. I'm going to be rocking my little boy to this tonight. That picture is precious. I swear that puppy's eyes are saying, "I couldn't be happier than here with my buddy!"

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  8. KristinHillTaylor says

    October 24, 2013 at 12:56 am

    I'm glad you love the song, Devona. Thanks for reading!

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