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Drew wants a dog. Really really wants a dog. We had a dog, Lacy, who passed away last December. She was a ditzy, fun-loving (in her younger days), sweet as pie Cocker Spaniel. Drew really loved her and Donovan really didn't get to know her. Now everytime Drew sees a dog, his whole face lights up, and he begs to pet them or "rub them" as he puts it. He is so happy just to be around dogs. After he plays with one he will say. "I miss Lacy. I want my dog"
His brother is also quite fond of dogs and Tim is itching to get another dog as well. There is only one thing in the way....ME!!..I don't want another dog right now. Don't get me wrong, I loved Lacy, and when she passed away at 12 years old I was heartbroken. But you know what? I am one of those people who only loves THEIR dog and I do not get the warm fuzzies every time I see a four legged critter. I still have a vivid memory of all the work that goes into having a dog, and I don't want any part of it. At the end, and at the beginning of Lacy's life she had many many accidents. That smell makes me very nauseous, and I know if we get another cutesy wootsy puppy, I am going to be the one cleaning up after it. I think I clean enough poop everyday already Thank You Very Much. Then there are the vet bills and kennel bills I don't want to deal with right now.
I told all of my dog yearning guys that we could get one in a couple of years. Hopefully, by that time, Drew can take on some of the maintenance. You can scoop poop at 7 right?! For now though I think I will assuage my guilt of denying my first born a doggie. He asked for a pet turtle around Christmas time. I refused on the basis of my Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing
Fears. If you have read it, you will remember that the little brother Fudge ate Peter's pet turtle Dribble. Having thought of nowhere that is out of Donovan's reach or climb, I did not want to be in the ER with a kid who ingested turtle for breakfast. The turtles that they were selling at the mall were so cute, but unfortunately bite-sized.
I think I will find a suitable place to keep it happily away from Donovan's gullet, so that Drew can have a pet that I don't have to give flea baths to.
I'll be sure to let you know if Mommy Solution #456 is any good. :0)
