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).

 

 

[jenn D]

Great post! Awesome picture! :)

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

Thank you so much everyone :)  They are such wonderful dogs.  And Charlotte is going to be an animal lover for life I hope!  I just wish more owners thought about their dogs more once kids come into the picture.

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Allyson, You are a great example of how it can be. You are doing a great job!! LOVE the photo!

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

Thanks for sharing this....it sounds like you've figured out this "balancing act".  Charlotte is so adorable and look at Peri being such a good Doodle.  I'm not sure my guys would be that good around the cookie.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Nobody does it better, kid. Be proud. I hope that all of your kids continue to do well, and that Tacky gets at least another happy year with your pack. 

[Pat and Traveler]

Love the photo!  You are such a busy and caring mom and have done a wonderful job getting the pack together.  :)

[Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom]

What an adorable photo!  Sounds like you are doing great!

[Camilla and Darwin]

Thank you for the update! I can't even imagine doing all that you do - you are amazing. The photo is adorable!

[Jennifer & Truffle]

Time is so incredibly elusive and so precious - and I've found it's sometimes hard to appreciate it even when you have it. Charlotte is beautiful and it sounds like the dogs love her and she loves them very, very much.  You're obviously doing something right!

[Rosemary (Ro) and Enzo]

Excelling at the balancing act! WTG!
And this picture....so very cute! Wondering who finished off the cookie???? ;)