Puppy.The word sounds so fun and carefree.
Puppy. Puppies! We got a puppy!
The first day or two was euphoric. The puppy was really cuddly and would want sit right beside us. We walked him in the backyard. We played chase. The kids took turns walking him. We drove places in the car with him. We didn't go out to eat so we could spend more time with the puppy. We bought cute dog harnesses and toys at PetSmart. Then reality set in and I realized just how much work this puppy was going to be.
When the dog peed on BOTH children's beds that first weekend, I said, "Good thing he's cute!" His snuggles made up for all the times he had "accidents" on the floor. Actually, he seems to think he is supposed to go to the bathroom indoors, which is FINE if he pees on the pad, but not if he goes over and pees near Lane's toy kitchen. Or on the throw blanket. Or on the couch. Or on my husband's backpack. Or on the new bathroom rug. You get the picture.
