Reese has been asking for a puppy a lot lately. She fell in love with HolleeAnn's Chiweenie pup, Coco, when we were in Ca and has been asking for a dog of her own ever since. I've tried reminding Reese that she really only liked Coco when she was "wrapped up like baby Jesus" and asleep in her lap. When Coco was awake, Reese was still a little afraid of her.But now she has tied the sash from one of her dresses onto a Silly Band and secured it around the neck of a stuffed puppy. She's named her dog, Gracie, and takes her everywhere. She takes excellent care of Gracie and has made her a bed, and scavenged up toys and a water dish for her.
Then she pulled a fast one on us.
"How about if you guys watch how well I take care of my Gracie, and then you'll know I can take care of a real dog by Christmas?"
Now let's take a look at how two different parents (who were only halfway listening to the meaning of her question) respond from opposite ends of the house:
Meg's response: We see that you are taking very good care of Gracie. Someday, when all of the kids in our family are much older and we are ALL ready for a pet, we will talk about getting a dog. Until then, you can play with the dogs at your friends' houses and take care of Gracie.
Aaron's response: Yeah. Sounds good.
Reese: Thank you, Daddy! Hey Mooooooo-oooooom! Guess what.....
Thanks for destroying Plan A, Aaron.
I tried explaining the difference between a real pet and what a fine job she is doing at caring for Gracie, but she wouldn't hear it.
So today, I will launch Plan B
When Reese gets home, she will find that I had to put Gracie outside because she pooped on my carpet, then ate a pair of shoes that were left out.Until she gets that Gracie under control, there will be no real dogs in our house.
I'm thinking Gracie is capable of doing all sorts of naughty things.
9 comments:
hilarious...yeah, have Gracie eat the cord to your laptop and how grumpy you can get with out your "friends" who live online.
cuz, that happened with Coco...TWICE. but it's ok there was a lesson learned by ME...i now put my laptop cord away when I am not at the computer.
and the poop...oy!
she is on day 7 of NO accidents. I think she almost has me trained to take her out every two hours.
is Gracie the pup J gave her? the one that whines and barks?
no, I can't remember where this one came from. I think it's the one Aaron bought for her when we went camping.
The puppy from J is still a favorite...especially with my preschool kids. I have it in a "pet hospital" center with the doctor kit, band aids and a few other animals.
How funny. Just tell her she'll have to pick up the real dogs poop, even in the rain or snow. Or just make Aaron do it for telling her yes ;) I'm with you though - pets aren't worth the hassle when it ends up being mom who takes care of them.
You want me to BRING you some doggy poo you can leave in a pile on the floor so she can experience the true joys of picking it up? I don't mind sharing the poo with you. That is just the kind of friend I am...
Ashley is now on a "I want a bunny!" kick. Her teacher has a bunny that lives in the classroom and has caused the sudden interest in hopping pets. Yeah. No, there aren't going to be any "lucky feet" in my house.
BTW I still have a gerbil left if Reese needs it. :)
haha, no way, missie! Your gerbils multiply!
haha! we don't have pets in our home, either...
And now, we're really lucky, our neighbors have a dog and 2 cats. The girls just get their pet "fix" when they need it from them.
good luck.
If you ever get sick of coming to your house for dinner, just get a dog!
My parent's answer to all of my great ideas, like Reese's...."this is NOT a democracy and this is NOT a negotiation! Someday when you're a grown up...."
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