1. You have to pick up their poop forever and ever.
2. They never fill their own food and water bowls.
3. Kids eventually outgrow climbing into your bed and sleeping on your head in the middle of the night. The dog never does.
4. After a long day, your kid is content to have some screen time. Your dog still insists on going for a walk.
5. Fetch and tug ‘o war are now on you calendar. Daily. Sometimes hourly.
6. Monthly medication is required to keep them bug free.
7. They will stare into your soul until you read their minds to figure out exactly what it is they want you to do. And then you will do it.
8. Even when it’s raining/sleeting/freezing, you’re going outside.
9. You can go without cutting your kid’s hair for a few months/years/ever, but no can do with the dog. Unless you’re into the matted jungle monster look.
10. Did I mention the lifetime commitment to poop scooping yet?
What did I miss???
I will take all of the above over 12 years of getting ready for school. Fo sho.
Ha! I get it 🙂
You need a Vince!
Pretty sure he’s a one of a kind 😉
You are completely right about dogs being needier than kids, although, my second and youngest (Dale – 3yo) was an absolute nightmare for the first 18 months. He wouldn’t stop crying and we’d have to off-load him to my mom and dad some Saturday nights just so we could finally have some peace and quiet (I know, it’s bad). He was about as needy as they came. Thankfully, now he’s a little gem and is helping me around the house. He loves gardening and cooking with mommy, plus, he sleeps in his own bed and poos on the toilet. Definitely more useful helpful and less mischievous than our German Shepherd (Casey) and Jack Russell (Crisp). Thanks for the article Angie, will definitely be taking a further look around your blog. I’ve been starting a blog myself with my sister but we are in the very early stages so it’s good to see other people’s articles and get a feel for what readers wat. Thanks again, much love, Maya