When Stella was about 2, KC decided it was time for a dog of our very OWN. One that we had to feed (and feed and feed), and play with and scoop poo! Some friends of ours breed golden retreivers and so, well you get the idea. . .
Before Stella's second birthday we got her all hyped up for a dog of her own. She was VERY excited and couldn't wait. KC brought home a dog (at 8 weeks)who was almost as big as her. We named him Sherman (after the tank) He licked her, jumped on her, nipped at her and soon, he wasn't her dog anymore!
Fast forward two years and here we are, with THE SHERMANATOR ! 80 lbs. of dog. Thankfully, he now sits, comes, kennels, fetches etc. If he only scooped his own doo, he would be perfect. Because as Stella tells everyone, "Sherman poops 40 lbs. of POOP!"
The kids love him and he loves them. There are still lots of licks involved on his part and some fur pulling on theirs. But we can see a long and happy future for our kids and their furry friend.
All in all, we're glad he's ours! We're glad he's stuck around through the move, no grass, no kennel for a while, the fur pulling etc. He's a pretty good sport and we love him.
8 comments:
What a cute pup!
Nice dog! Carson has been begging for a dog for like 4 years now. I don't know if we ever will though...
Animals really can be part of your family, can't they? We love our little frog won from a carnival almost 2 years ago. Your pictures are adorable.
Dogs are the best. We have a little toy poodle. It took a whole year to go thru a bag of dog food and weighs 3 pds. We've always had a big dog, but as we are older, I'm lovin little. Your kids will always remember their dog.
i say, "hooray" for pets! yes, they are extra work, but they make a house a home in my book. and sherman is such a sweet dog - tolerant and lovable! now what ever happened to those sweet little kittens...:)
We have also dived into the wonderful world of dogs this past year by getting a cocker spaniel. The girls adore her, even though she jumps, nips, chews up their toys and all-around makes my life more difficult. :-) She'll be worth it when she grows out of this puppy stage and sleeps at my feet while I blog. I just couldn't deprive my girls of the chance to love a pet like I did growing up.
Gotta love those dogs! It is fun to watch the kids grow up with a dog around. Very cute. If only they didn't leave so many little "treats" around the yard... Sam looks so adorable in his little yellow hat!! I love it. Chloe loves the one Grandma F. sent her that is the same one as Stella. Tell Stella Aunt Carrie can't wait to see her either and that I'll say "Woo woo, Stella looks soooo cute!" :)
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