The Guardian

After getting home from church, I set Addie down to put my shoes away in our bedroom closet. When I came back out, this is what I found. I was kind of surprised because the front door was wide open. Usually, when the door is open, the dogs make a bee line for the front yard since we don't play out there often. Mia chose to keep watch over Addie while Davis, Allen and Lexi were all outside.

Mia also follows Lexi around if she is outside playing by herself. I check on Lexi often and Mia is always by her side. If she is on the lawn, Mia is playing with her toy there. If she is by the gate, Mia is standing at Lexi's side. If Lexi is on the swing set, Mia is laying in the sand box.

I think it is so great that this dog is so interested in protecting our girls. She is so sweet and kind and is obviously a momma. It does make me feel just a little better about our safety knowing Mia watches the kids of her own volition.