This is Dodger. One Saturday morning Emilee went to breakfast with our neighbors while we were out running errands. When we got home Emilee was sitting on the front porch with her new little puppy. The one and only Ray thought that Emilee needed a dog. So after breakfast he bought her this cute little puppy, a dog bowl and food, a little dog carrier, a leash, and even a few toys for him. When Jason and I pulled up we knew we had a problem. All of the kids jumped out screaming with excitement. They have always wanted a dog and now they finally had one. Immediately Jason and I tried to talk to them about how we didn't have a yard for him and that we weren't ready to take on this big responsibility right now. But they kept explaining that it was too late. They had already bought him and they couldn't give him back. They all promised to take care of him. It didn't take long for me to soften up. One look at him and I was in love. He was the cutest puppy ever and so mellow and perfect. But Jason was the rational one. He kept reminding me that we have our hands pretty full right now without the responsibility of another. The kids played all day long with him as we tried to figure out what to do. We both couldn't face telling the kids no but couldn't face all that a new puppy entails either. Later that night we walked outside and found this. Max laid on the grass by him all day long and wasn't budging. As we told him that we would have to give the dog back, he was devastated!! He kept telling us that Dodger was the brother that he's never had. Talk about a guilt trip and it definitely worked. We felt horrible. After taking him back to the Taylor's that night we kept worrying about our decision all night. The next morning they brought Dodger back for us to reconsider. And the drama started all over. Again Jason stuck to his decision and sent the dog back. Sunday Jason spent the day trying to find a new home for the cute little pup. Thankfully the McSpadden's are nicer parents than us and gave Dodger a permanent home. And Max's new brother is happy and somewhere our kids can visit any time they want. Maybe someday soon when our life isn't so crazy...(if that is possible) we can get a dog for longer than one day.
6 comments:
get real ray.. i can so see him doing that and tehn sitting back and LOVING all teh drama. i think you'll be glad jason stuck to his guns, and the little walk up the street to see the cute thing will be perfect.
take it from me, that cute little puppy grows up and the kids become less interested, and 16 yrs later you still have this little life to take care of. It is not a small decision, I think you made the right one. Seriously, what was he thinking?
It might have been rough but you must be thanking your little stars your not out picking up dog dump off your lawn or scrubbing your carpet cause lil' Lucy tracked it in the house.
Just take Max up for visits and he will be good to go. Plus he does have Sam and Grandma Millers dog. He is hooked up!
I do think it is cute the neighbor is looking out for you... you should have maled him your back to school supply list and see if he'd like to get that for you?
loved talking to you today... although I felt lie I just complained. sorry! I miss you!
Life can get so intense, but Max is pretty darn busy right now, there will be other times for dogs. I forgot about Max's game yesterday Daaaaa! We were doing hay and I just ran up to the temple in a flash.I must come to the next one. Kim do your mornings seem a little more quiet? Does it feel good or lonely? Could we squeeze in a show? The cooking one? I love you!
That is so sad! :( We are a no go on dogs here too ... sooooo much work ... although our kids continally try to convince us that they can take care of all that work - no problem. (yeah right :)).
He was a pretty lovable puppy. Those Taylor's tried to get us to take him...man was it tempting. Good choice, I say, good choice! At least they can visit, maybe even dog sit every now and again.
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