Can a pet spell romance? Maybe not for everyone, but if you're an animal-lover, it just might. Guest author Kara Leigh Miller is chatting today about how it turned into a real-life romance story for her. More than once. ;)

The year was 2007. My husband and I had just moved into a new home less than six months prior, and it was the dead of winter in Central New York. For those who don’t know, this region of NY gets lake effect snow, and getting a foot or more in just a couple of hours isn’t uncommon. One night, we were huddled inside watching some nature program about snow leopards, and I LOVE cats of any kind. So there I am, oohing and aahing about the cute fluffy kitties on the TV. 

Our daughter was barely 3 years old, and she was still learning proper enunciation. Fluffy was fuffy and I jokingly said to my husband, “We need to get a white cat to name Snowball so our daughter can call it, “fuffy noball.” She couldn’t quite pronounce her S’s. My husband laughed and said no. Absolutely no cats. 

I don't know about where you are, but here in Tennessee, we've had a lot of cloudy days lately. It's just that time of year. January and February come with lots of clouds, rain (sometimes snow), and chilly days. It's called winter. And after a while, it starts to get to me.
Don't misunderstand. I don't mind rain every now and then. But I need some sunshine too. especially this time of year when the days are shorter and we're inside more. It's not full-blown SADD, but it's close.
​So, what can I find in clouds to be good?

Almost every girl dreams of receiving flowers at work. Especially if brought especially by the one giving them. Right?
Well, I happened to witness this happen to one of my coworkers a couple weeks ago. At the end of the workday, I was teasing her. "So, how do I get my husband to bring me flowers at work?"
She wrinkled her nose. "Have a big fight?"
Oh.
​Um, no thank you.