There’s something about those little smudges on the glass that makes life feel fuller. To anyone else, it might just look like a messy streak across the window, but to me, it’s so much more than that—it’s a memory, a moment of love pressed up against the glass. Every time my dog leans in to watch the world outside, his nose makes its mark, and I can’t help but smile.
Of course, it means I’m constantly reaching for the cleaner and paper towels, wiping away little circles of “nose art” left behind. Some people might find it frustrating, but honestly, I wouldn’t trade it for anything. I know one day, much further down the road, those smudges won’t be there anymore. And that thought makes me appreciate each one that much more.
It’s not really about the glass at all—it’s about what those marks represent. They mean excitement when the mail arrives, curiosity at the neighbor’s cat, or the simple joy of waiting for me to come home. They mean love. Every print, every streak, is proof of my pup’s happy little spirit pressed against the world.
And so, even though my house might not always sparkle like it’s fresh out of a magazine, my heart feels brighter knowing that those marks are there because of the bond I share with him. Life is short, and these small moments are the ones that matter the most.
So yes, I’ll happily keep cleaning. I’ll grab the spray bottle, wipe down the glass, and wait for the very next smudge to appear. Because each time I do, it’s another reminder that he’s still here, still curious, still filling my days with love and laughter. If it meant I could keep him forever, I’d gladly clean snot off of every window in the house, every single day.
And truthfully? I hope those windows never stay clean for too long.
