DMIL Quote of the Weekend

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

This weekend we went with DMIL and DFIL (doodle mother-in-law and doodle father-in-law) to the lake.  Yes, WITHOUT DOGS. I was so mad about that because they have a goldendoodle too and I told them "hey, let's get a lakehouse that accepts pets and take 'em all!".  They didn't for some reason...excuse was that the boats do not accept dogs since we were renting and would be out on them all day.  Oh well.  Choodle had an excellent time at DG (doodle grandparents - my parents!).

 

Anywhoooo....conversation of course turned to when we are going to have HUMAN kids.  DH's brother is on the 3rd child currently and are throwing out names like Hermoine (yes, Harry Potter) and Atticus!  WTD?  Sorry if there are any of you with kids with those names...my bro-in-law is officially nuts.

 

I digress.....DH and I were saying we have been enjoying traveling, being with doodle and chi, and just being selfish right now!  I know, terrible, but it's true!  We are getting closer and closer to possibly being able to stand the idea of a little human one (I am exaggerating)....the thought does not make me GAG like it used to :)  As we were saying this, DMIL simply said....:

 

"Ally, you are so OBSESSED with Peri and Taquito...think of the love you feel for them.  Now multiply that by 1,000 and that's how you will feel about your human kids".

 

Now my DMIL can drive me crazy...sure most of you can relate.  But, she said that in the kindest voice and the subject was dropped...it was a good conversation that made me think..."HOW CAN I LOVE ANYTHING A THOUSAND TIMES MORE THAN CHOODLE?  MY HEART WILL EXPLODE!!!!"

 

That was my weekend in a nutshell.  Good times sans choodle plus human kid conversations.  Glad to be back at work and then home with choodle.

[F, Calla & Luca]

I agree with Laurie, take your time. But I did it the other way around. I didn't get dogs until long after my kids were on their own. I find them so much like having kids in terms of emotional attachment and all kinds of feelings. There's always room for more of those kind of feelings.

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Allyson, I think you have enough love to give human children and Peri and Taquito :) However, you do not need to apologize for taking time for you and your DH. We took six years before we had kids and enjoyed every minute of it. You will know if and when the time is right! Until then, enjoy your Choodle!!