Why do I have a preschooler and a puppy

[Ellen Forradalom]

when I overstimulate easily and can't stand bedlam? They're adorable, but man do they play rough. I spend my time trying to keep them from hurting each other, not entirely successfully. Last weekend the puppy bit my son's ear and pulled, leaving a horizontal gash that required three stitches to sew up. The kid loves the puppy and has entirely forgiven him, but he now hates doctors.

[ClintonTyree]

1. Because.............

you're a good Mom? We do things for our children that defy reason and logic. I did the same thing for my daughter. She wanted a cat, so I got her a cat even though I'm VERY allergic to them.
We're pushovers. ;)

[dolo amber]

2. Wow...

I had to re-read the name on this post...thought maybe I'd posted it when I wasn't looking! :D

I have a 3 yr old and a 3 month old pug puppy, so I totally know of what you speak. BUT...I also have a 13 yr old, a bulldog, a ferret, and a short bus president. ;)

Thus, I win. :D

[GOPisEvil]

3. Because you're nuts?

;-)

[populistmom]

4. It easier than other children

My boys are 8, 5 and 2. Crazy rough play is my life! The dog hides from them!

[murielm99]

5. We got a puppy when my oldest daughter was two

and my son three months. It was tumultous. Now, they are all grown up, and we are on our second dog. All things pass. Just give it time.

[Ellen Forradalom]

6. You're right, all things do pass

Yesterday I found the chewed rump of a bathroom scrubber sponge in the dog's area. Today he pooped on the floor. As I went to clean it up, I wondered, "Why is it green?" Sure enough, he had eaten the sponge and pooped it out, hard green scrubber and all. Tough little bastard.

[name not needed]

7. hey

when i was 8 months old my dog bit me in the face. never forgave it either.

[SheilaT]

8. Adopting an adult dog

or cat makes a lot more sense much of the time. Kittens and puppies are a lot more work and are often not a good idea with very young children in the house. The animal shelters usually know which of their animals will be good with children, and you're saving a life that way.

Just my two cents.

[Ellen Forradalom]

9. I know

I would've been ok with a pound dog, but I'm married to Mr. I-Want-a-Fancy-Dog.

I love our puppy and am committed to him, but dang he is a lot of work.