It's Been a While...

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

I can't remember the last time I was on DK, but I do think of my friends often!  Hope everyone is doing well!!

 

As some of you know, I have a 2 year old girl named Charlotte (human!).  I also have Peri, the 5.5 year old goldendoodle, and Taquito, the almost 11 year old Chihuahua with kidney disease.

 

The past 6 months have been a whirlwind for me. In June I found out we were expecting no. 2!  Two weeks later my boss resigned and I have been in a whirlwind ever since. Work has been quite stressful and the pregnancy was, shall we say, poor timing!  However, I have to think of it as "perfect" timing as I would have put off having a 2nd child due to all of the career changes going on right now.  And I always wanted my kids to be closer in age - they will be 28 months apart!   And we are having a BOY, so I get the best of both worlds!  Baby boy is due February 4th, so I am hitting the home stretch.

 

Dogs are fabulous - and 2 year old is fabulous with them.  Helps me train Peri, gives them treats, etc...  She even understands that they can't have grapes (which she loves) - so when she eats them she says "Peri, Taquito NO, you can't have grapes" - ha!  Peri is in great health but got a little chubby from stealing some of Tacky's homecooked food.  Vet recommended I crate Tacky while he eats, but that didn't go over well - he refused to eat.  So I moved his food to the den where I have a clear line of sight while in kitchen in morning and evening.  Peri eats in laundry room and after 2 months, I can say that we are successful - Peri may get his food 1-2x per week if he walks off and I am somewhere else, but overall, she is on the path to skinny :) 

 

We've almost reached the year mark for Tacky - in January 2014 they told me he wouldn't live longer than 3 to 6 months.  But I've been diligent with sub-q water hydration treatments and his diet, and lo and behold, look who's hung in there!  He's doing quite well and is HAPPY - they day he stops being happy and is miserable, I will do what I need to do.  I will NOT let him suffer and don't want my kids to see that either (or me in hysterics).  But for now, Vet says Taquito is "amazing" and that his momma is too (not to toot my own horn, but in this world of bad owners, TOOT TOOT).

 

That's all for now. I need to get a pic of dogs with toddler, but that's pretty much impossible. So trust me in that dogs are great, still vital members of our family, even though I can only post a pic of my human kid.  HUGS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Lori, Daphne, Lucy & Pippa]

Oh my, what a precious little sweetheart! Glad everyone is doing well. You are an awesome Mama for taking such good care of all your "children"!

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Can't believe I almost missed this great update! Congrats on all of your accomplishments in 2014, you have every right to toot your horn, kiddo. So glad all is well with all of your kids, you deserve a lot of credit for that! Happy New Year and Happy Home Stretch. :) 

[Lonnie & Libby Lu]

Happy New Year and I loved your blog.  Sorry things have been so hectic for you, but somehow it always works out.  Charlotte is adorable and I'm sure she will be a good sister to her brother in February.  Congratulations!

[Shoney & Ruby]

Great story--and adorable toddler

[Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom]

Wow Allyson you have been busy.  Charlotte is absolutely adorable.  Glad to hear that the doggies are doing so well.  Sounds like your 2015 will be even busier than your 2014.  Best wishes for a Happy New Year.  Will look forward to an update after the new little one arrives.

[Becka]

Toot away, Allyson--it's wonderful to hear good news about little Taquito. Congrats on ALL your good news!

[Jarka, Monty & Auggie]

Oh, wonderful. I can't believe Charlotte is getting so big. And congrats on baby #2. Merry Christmas!

[Leslie and Halas]

Good to hear from you! Congrats on all of the big news. And toot your own horn as much as you want for Tacky! I think it's great!

[BG and Gavin]

What a happy update! Charlotte is just as cute as she can be. Congrats on your pending addition.

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

It's so good to hear from you, Allyson.  Charlotte is so big...and adorable.  Great news on Baby #2 and Tacky!