Life with 2 Dogs and a Toddler

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

It's hard!  There...I said it.  Not because of behavioral issues as the dogs are EXCELLENT with Charlotte and Charlotte is just as excellent with them.  I've had one time where Charlotte has gone up to Peri and kind of shoved her to move out of the way and she got a "simmer time" (aka time out) for that one!  Charlotte generally knows to be gentle with her doggies.  Peri licks her and follows her around. And Taquito tolerates pets from her, which is a major victory (he's a Chihuahua for goodness sakes!).

 

My biggest challenge is time. Time to love the dogs, feed the dogs, walk the dogs, etc...all balancing with Charlotte being so needy and time consuming.  Simply put, working, dogs, children all add up to chaos at times. But it's worth it!  The dogs seem to be very happy with their lives and the pack has really settled into a good routine.  Charlotte tells Peri and Taquito to sit and gives them treats. They are extremely gentle with her - you should see how they take treats from her.  And she thinks it is hilarious and says "thank you" to them after for some reason.

 

Charlotte's 3rd word (after mom and daddy) was "Woof". Her 4th was "Taquito" and her 5th was "Peri". 

 

Taquito is undergoing sub-q treatments 2x per month to flush the kidneys and the doctor is going to let me start doing it at home after I do it at the vet myself on Saturday.  She thinks he could live another year with those.  I pray that happens, but only if T. continues to be happy :)

 

Here is a pic of Peri and Charlotte outside recently.  It is my profile pic, but it's so small I wanted everyone to see it closer up.

 

I love my kids and wouldn't trade any of them for the world (chaos and all).

 

 

[Diane and Alma]

Love the picture.  It looks like they are having a heart to heart chat.  So cute! 

[Leslie, Yogi & Maci Bear]

Your pic is so cute. I often wonder how people raise little ones with new puppies. ( then I remember that is what most of us do). A lot of demands on you and your time. Great job!

[Lori, Quincy & Frankie]

Love the photo!  Two sweeties!  Isn't motherhood all about organized chaos?  But don't blink, because if you do, Charlotte will be waving to you from her college dorm window as you drive away, sobbing.  Enjoy

[J and Riley (and Luna)]

Thanks for the update - it sounds like Charlotte and the dogs get along great!

[F, Calla & Luca]

It all sounds busy but good. LOve the photo.

[DJ & Chance]

OMD, what I great photo.  

[Julie and Max]

Charlotte and Peri are adorable. What a wonderful post and it sounds like you're doing a great job with all your kids!

[Bonnie and Kona]

What a darling photo! Chaos, yes, but such cute chaos! Big hugs to you and the pack!

[BG and Gavin]

Look how Charlotte has grown!  How adorable she is!

[Nicky, Riley & Boris]

I can't believe how big Charlotte has got. The reason you find there is not enough time is that there isn't and as a Mum, business woman and doggy Mum for the past thirty odd years I can tell you that there is never enough time.   The phrase 'good enough' comes to mind and it seems to me you far surpass that!. I hope that Tacky continues to do well with all the wonderful care you are giving her. What a lovely picture of Charlotte and Peri.