Being a dad.... (not quite)

[JukEboXtheTanK]

So while waiting TTC what are you a Dad for? Cat? Dog? Squirrel? Land monster? Or if you are a dad...... what other animals besides your kids ?

[tjr42px]

In addition to our 2 little guys....I'm dad to 2 dogs, 2 cats, 3 imaginary friends that live with us and somedays it feels like the algae in our pool (swamp monsters), and more recently two baby bunnies that my dog keeps dragging around the yard. I'm doing my best to keep them on the other side of the fence and near their nest, but it's an uphill battle.

[JukEboXtheTanK]

Jun 9, 2015 15:39:53 GMT -5 tjr42px said:

In addition to our 2 little guys....I'm dad to 2 dogs, 2 cats, 3 imaginary friends that live with us and somedays it feels like the algae in our pool (swamp monsters), and more recently two baby bunnies that my dog keeps dragging around the yard. I'm doing my best to keep them on the other side of the fence and near their nest, but it's an uphill battle.

Damn that is a whole brood of things. Enjoyed the info about the Imaginary friends. You have 2 kids but 3 imaginary friends? And I am guessing the dog wants to feel like the mommy to the bunnies?

[eddiegotsole]

Jun 9, 2015 15:07:08 GMT -5 JukEboXtheTanK said:

So while waiting TTC what are you a Dad for? Cat? Dog? Squirrel? Land monster? Or if you are a dad...... what other animals besides your kids ?

Great post!  Before we had DS it was our Cockapoo, he is now 11 years old.  MIL even referred to him as her Grand Dog.  I sense some jealousy now since we are still a bit reluctant to allow our dog to get too close to DS at this point.  Also he is feeling a bit neglected and vying for our attention which has been focused on DS.  I'm trying to keep things balanced so our dog doesn't lash out in any way.  

[tjr42px]

DS1 has 4 imaginary friends, but one lives in some made up land. Or rather the name is made up but the location is real. We were flying to visit family and he pointed out the window somewhere over Ohio saying this is were the friend lived, "see right there. That's his tree house down there."

[tjr42px]

Jun 9, 2015 19:00:52 GMT -5 eddiegotsole said:

Jun 9, 2015 15:07:08 GMT -5 JukEboXtheTanK said:

So while waiting TTC what are you a Dad for? Cat? Dog? Squirrel? Land monster? Or if you are a dad...... what other animals besides your kids ?

Great post!  Before we had DS it was our Cockapoo, he is now 11 years old.  MIL even referred to him as her Grand Dog.  I sense some jealousy now since we are still a bit reluctant to allow our dog to get too close to DS at this point.  Also he is feeling a bit neglected and vying for our attention which has been focused on DS.  I'm trying to keep things balanced so our dog doesn't lash out in any way.  

I alway refer to the clan as our kids and that my mom and MIL have fur grandkids. It started out as a joke, but it stuck.

We have been fortunate that even though our pups feel neglected at times they are very protective of our kids. To the point our male always lays down between our infant (did the same with DS1) and any visitors. The dog is so gentle and frankly terrified of life. But don't mess with his little brothers. Granted if you approached him he's likely to run and hide, but at 100 pounds few people would take the chance.

[JukEboXtheTanK]

Jun 9, 2015 19:00:52 GMT -5 eddiegotsole said:

Jun 9, 2015 15:07:08 GMT -5 JukEboXtheTanK said:

So while waiting TTC what are you a Dad for? Cat? Dog? Squirrel? Land monster? Or if you are a dad...... what other animals besides your kids ?

Great post!  Before we had DS it was our Cockapoo, he is now 11 years old.  MIL even referred to him as her Grand Dog.  I sense some jealousy now since we are still a bit reluctant to allow our dog to get too close to DS at this point.  Also he is feeling a bit neglected and vying for our attention which has been focused on DS.  I'm trying to keep things balanced so our dog doesn't lash out in any way.  

That's awesome! Having a bird is pretty much like having a kid. I always wanted a Conure but I don't have the time to take care of one. Maybe when I retire. But as long as you give the pet some one on one time they still keep that love for you.

[JukEboXtheTanK]

Jun 9, 2015 20:36:56 GMT -5 tjr42px said:

DS1 has 4 imaginary friends, but one lives in some made up land. Or rather the name is made up but the location is real. We were flying to visit family and he pointed out the window somewhere over Ohio saying this is were the friend lived, "see right there. That's his tree house down there."

Awesome imagination! Its great he know exactly where his imaginary friends live. Luckily you don't have to feed the imaginary ones. Your house must be fun to listen to when they are alone. The adventures to be had.

[JukEboXtheTanK]

Jun 9, 2015 20:40:35 GMT -5 tjr42px said:

Jun 9, 2015 19:00:52 GMT -5 eddiegotsole said:

Great post!  Before we had DS it was our Cockapoo, he is now 11 years old.  MIL even referred to him as her Grand Dog.  I sense some jealousy now since we are still a bit reluctant to allow our dog to get too close to DS at this point.  Also he is feeling a bit neglected and vying for our attention which has been focused on DS.  I'm trying to keep things balanced so our dog doesn't lash out in any way.  

I alway refer to the clan as our kids and that my mom and MIL have fur grandkids. It started out as a joke, but it stuck.

We have been fortunate that even though our pups feel neglected at times they are very protective of our kids. To the point our male always lays down between our infant (did the same with DS1) and any visitors. The dog is so gentle and frankly terrified of life. But don't mess with his little brothers. Granted if you approached him he's likely to run and hide, but at 100 pounds few people would take the chance.

That is awesome. I wish I had the room or time for a dog. They respond so well to kids and I am sure my wife would love the security. She wants a husky pretty badly and I am pretty partial to collies.

[JukEboXtheTanK]

As for myself I have a 15 year old cat with multiple health problems so she has been getting us ready for our impending brood. Also We have a 5 year old cat is practically a teen ager. A bunny that runs around my house and spends most of his time eating my lazy boy. And a tank of about a dozen fish all with their own story. It seems like a lot for our apartment but I think we have a good balance.

[tjr42px]

Jun 13, 2015 7:32:36 GMT -5 JukEboXtheTanK said:

Jun 9, 2015 20:36:56 GMT -5 tjr42px said:

DS1 has 4 imaginary friends, but one lives in some made up land. Or rather the name is made up but the location is real. We were flying to visit family and he pointed out the window somewhere over Ohio saying this is were the friend lived, "see right there. That's his tree house down there."

Awesome imagination! Its great he know exactly where his imaginary friends live. Luckily you don't have to feed the imaginary ones. Your house must be fun to listen to when they are alone. The adventures to be had.

Yeah, his imagination is pretty great. At bed time last night he gave me 6 "tickets". 3 red flash cards and 3 blue. They were so DW, DS2, and I could go visit his friend that lives away. And the other 3 were so we could check out books at the library in that town. Lol.

[tjr42px]

Jun 13, 2015 7:35:11 GMT -5 JukEboXtheTanK said:

As for myself I have a 15 year old cat with multiple health problems so she has been getting us ready for our impending brood. Also We have a 5 year old cat is practically a teen ager. A bunny that runs around my house and spends most of his time eating my lazy boy. And a tank of about a dozen fish all with their own story. It seems like a lot for our apartment but I think we have a good balance.

How big is your place? We had the two of us, Ds1 until he was 18 months or so, our 100 pound dog, 60 pound dog, and 2 cats...all on a 960 sft home with a postage stamp for a yard. It totally worked.

That's hilarious about your recliner. Lol. We have two chairs in our living room we purposely got with a "frayed" look so you couldn't see the scratch marks from the cat. But, that just expedited her process and now there is a good sized hole in one. Gotta love them... They are lucky they are cute.

[eddiegotsole]

Jun 13, 2015 7:31:35 GMT -5 JukEboXtheTanK said:

Jun 9, 2015 19:00:52 GMT -5 eddiegotsole said:

Great post!  Before we had DS it was our Cockapoo, he is now 11 years old.  MIL even referred to him as her Grand Dog.  I sense some jealousy now since we are still a bit reluctant to allow our dog to get too close to DS at this point.  Also he is feeling a bit neglected and vying for our attention which has been focused on DS.  I'm trying to keep things balanced so our dog doesn't lash out in any way.  

That's awesome! Having a bird is pretty much like having a kid. I always wanted a Conure but I don't have the time to take care of one. Maybe when I retire. But as long as you give the pet some one on one time they still keep that love for you.

Not a bird, its a dog! Cockapoo = Cockerspaniel + Poodle mix