Puppy Love

So, Samuel finally broke down and said we could own a dog. Samuel brought a little 6 month old puppy home for Valentine's Day. The kids were ecstatic! When I asked what we should name her, Aleesia's choice was "Christmas Day" and Grant kept insisting that we name her "Grant", after you know who:) Well, we settled on "Crissy" short for Christmas Day and Grant:) haha. So, my days have been spent monitoring the care that our kids give our new pet. A pet is a good way to teach your kids empathy...or is it a good way to teach you patience? They are sweet kids and are learning the many lessons that I was hoping they learn, well, most of them. But, I can tell, it's going to be a long process...Sweet, sweet puppy love:)