Happy 1st Anniversary, Phoebe!

[Phoebe's Mom]

Today is the one year anniversary of Phoebe's arrival into our family. We had moved to MN eight months prior and I had spent years telling my children they could not get a dog as I ran my house as a 'pet-free zone.' Seeing how miserable my two older children were here and how much they wanted a dog, I began doing some research and caved quickly after that. As a matter of fact, it was I who eagerly shared the news that the breeder I loved had just emailed with info on a new litter. I was hooked...addicted to doodles, one might say. The day she was to arrive was filled with a rollercoaster of emotions...she was on her way to the airport (she was flying in from AK)...there was a freak ice storm and that airport was shut down, they were heading home...the breeder got a flight out on a plane from TN instead...poor Phoebe had to connect in TX--with a layover, no less. I worried and worried about her condition on the plane and in what emotional state she would arrive to us. She was supposed to arrive in MN at noon but, with all the craziness and delays, she arrived at midnight instead. My husband picked her up from the airport and I warned him not to take her out there but bring her straight home. My oldest son and I waited and waited, TV on but neither of us paying any attention to it--the younger ones needed to head to bed as it was a school night (plus I must admit, if guiltily, that I wanted my oldest to have some alone time with Phoebe as he was--and is--the most upset about having to live in MN). When my husband brought the carrier in, I thought I was going to faint from fear--what did get myself into?--and joy...my son opned the door and out strutted a perfect, amazing fluff ball he named Phoebe...'Goddess of the Moon and the Hunt' (he is a huge Greek Mythology geek). Thank you, Phoebe, for changing my life completely. I cannot imagine it without you. That said, how would you feel about a sister???

[Linda,Yankee & Finn]

Happy Anniversary! Wait ill he's fast asleep and repeat in his ear, "You want another doodle" over and over. It works.....I have 2.

[Kyoko]

Happy Anniversary!!

[Phoebe's Mom]

Maybe that should be my approach! With four children under 13 years old, I bet my DH would jump at the chance at another dog instead of another child! Of course, given that they are all in private school and he has been out of work for two months now, I hope he either has a great sense of humor--which I already know not so much right now--or lacks a homicidal streak--which I am a little unsure of when it comes to another dog and I may not be feeling too lucky these days, you know!

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

I like Jane's suggestions - very subliminal messages to your DH about them playing together, etc...
Lately I have been driving my husband a little crazy saying I want another dood...sort of kidding...sort of not! All of my friends are having babies and I told him I wanted more doodles - I am just in that stage of denial I guess =)

[Michele, Biscuit & Mo]

Happy Anniversary - doodles RULE!!

[GBK]

Happy Anniversary to you all, and a lovely home coming story :) Buddy and Kona also highly recommend a sister, the more the merrier.....

[Kathy Spyker]

Happy Anniversary Phoebe and her family=) I am working on my DH for a sister for Lilly, but he is a hardhead and this is going to take some time..Good luck with your's..

[J Hendricks]

Love your "Phoebe story" :-)

[Phoebe's Mom]

That is fabulous!!! 20 times a day huh? I am all over it...

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

Happy Anniversary, Phoebe! It sounds like you are a beautiful girl and you are making your family very happy. As for getting DH on board with the "sister" idea. I find if I talk about it enough, after a while it just becomes a "given". About 20 times a day say, "if Phoebe had a sister.......". End the sentence with all good things. "If Phoebe had a sister she wouldn't always be looking for our attention, and I'd have more time for you and the kids." "If Phoebe had a sister they would exercise together, and we wouldn't need to do as many walks". The possibilities are endless.