Motherhood

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

Motherhood (of a human that is) continues to be a wild ride for me - and better than I could have dreamed.  Two months ago, when crying was peaking and I was in a fog, I would have maybe not said this.  But even though things are still crazy and stressful, Charlotte's little personality is coming out and I couldn't be happier being a mom to a little human girl!

 

Charlotte turned 4 months on Monday.  We get her vaccinations on Friday and I will discuss starting solid foods with the pediatrician then!  OMD where has the time gone?  She could actually be using the highchair soon???!!!

 

As for the dogs, Tacky is doing better - he likes to sit on my lap while I play with Charlotte. He growled a little last week and I just said a firm "NO" and he ran off upset.  I think he knows it's wrong...he just can't help himself! 

 

Peri is in love.  She is the best ever with Charlotte.  Charlotte is not mobile yet, so I know the coming months could pose challenges with her starting to move more, but we will adapt!  Just this morning, Charlotte grabbed Peri's ear - I was there and took her hand off and told her to be gentle - ha like a 4 m.o. can get that, but I am starting young!  Peri didn't even care - she licked her.  I am already using the sign language for "dog" and telling Charlotte that's her doodle sister and chihuahua brother.  A parenting goal of mine is to raise Charlotte to be kind and gentle with animals. I think that speaks volumes of an adult's personality.  A lot of what I will teach her I have learned on DK.  Wish me luck!

 

Here are two photos. The first is Charlotte on Sunday, enjoying her jumperoo.  The second is Charlotte on the playmat a week or so ago, just lounging with sister Peri.  Peri just lies next to her - it's wonderful and warms my heart.

 

[F, Calla & Luca]

What a beautiful child Charlotte is. I am really glad things are settling down. Enjoy it all.

[BG and Gavin]

Charlotte what big beautiful eyes you have!  Glad for the update Allyson.  Peri is being a great doodle sister.  Glad Tacky is healthier.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

None of this surprises me one bit, but it does make me happy! I'm glad Tacky is doing better.That photo of your two girls together is perfect!

Charlotte is beautiful and I'm sure she will grow up to be as kind and loving towards animals as her mom is!

 

[Camilla and Darwin]

She is so beautiful, thank you for the update! Tacky will come around eventually, I really just respect and admire you for making it work rather than dumping him, but of course I knew you would. :-) I want to see more pictures of Peri with baby Charlotte, baby+dog pictures give me warm fuzzies.

[Sheila & Finnley]

Charlotte is beautiful, and the pic with Peri laying with her is adorable. Looks like they will be great friends !

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Allyson, what a darling little girl Charlotte is.  I am sure there will be bumps in the road, but with your guidance, she will be wonderful with animals.  We had a Samoyed when I was a teenager who was amazing with my little niece and nephew. They poked him in the eyes with their explorations and they learned to walk by holding on to him - he was their walker.  I am sure Peri is up for the job.

[Donna K & Quincy]

Love the pictures, Charlotte is just so adorable and I think Peri is going to be very patient with little Charlotte when she starts to poke and prod. You are doing a wonderful job with all of them.

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

I am so glad things are going well. Charlotte is a little beauty and how sweet Peri is with her. Time really does fly, doesn't it??

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

What a beautiful baby girl...and the picture with Peri warms my heart too!

[Janie, Jackson and Jilly]

Little Charlotte is beautiful! Love how Peri is so good with her!