I would like you to meet your two best friends, Pancake & Cherrio. Two dirty little dogs who needed a bath! Before you came along they were "the babies".
They have been good preparation for your dad and I. We've already gone through
"baby was up all night crying"
"oops I dropped the baby"
"baby pooped, somebody go clean it up"
"babies are fighting again"
"babies unwrapped all the presents under the tree before christmas"
"babies got into a pill bottle"
"baby is sick, let's take them to the vet a million times for testing" ....
And yet they have survived. Not only have they survived but they are happy and healthy and love us just the same! I'm sure there will be many other things we will go through with you but these guys have helped us expect a bit of what's coming.
The first time your dad had to clean up poop he gagged and wretched and almost cried! Not saying that there will not be times when this happens during a diaper change, but trust me, he has drastically improved! Now most times he can get through a poop pick up just fine, which will make diaper changes a bit easier on the both of you.
I will warn you, Pancake is a brat and Cherrio is a giant baby who needs attention to be on him at all times. They will probably wonder who the heck you are when you come home, and will certainly be jealous of the time you will take away from them. But once you guys get to know each other I know they will be your very best friends.
When you are sick Pancake will stay by your side and refuse to leave you like she did with your dad after his surgery. And when you are sad Cherrio will worry and snuggle up to comfort you. They will give you kisses constantly and run around in the yard with you. They will definitely steal your toys but maybe they will share from time to time (sharing is caring after all).
They will always be there for you though and you will learn to love them as much as we do. I look at them and am sometimes overwhelmed by how much I love them and I can't wait to see you and experience that same rush.
xoxo
the mom
