Hello Baby Blog

At first I though Chi Chi was clueless about this whole pregnancy thing.  She would still jump up on my belly with little concern for it’s precious contents.  Now when Chi Chi kicks or elbows the belly, Isabella kicks right back at her.  But this changed last weekend.  Chi Chi started this thing where she lays near my belly and seems to put her head, and more precisely her EAR right on my belly.  I realize I’m probably overly humanizing her, but it looks like she is listening to my belly.  Can she hear the heart beat?  The swishing fluid sounds maybe? Even if it’s a coincidence, it’s down right adorable…

On the other hand, Minnie Pearl has been aware of my fragile belly for some time now.  She acts weird when she is in bed and trying to get around me to the other side.  She looks confused and walks back and forth trying to figure out how to get the other side without stepping on any part of me. She also acts protective and doesn’t snap at me, which she unfortunately used to do.  But Minnie says that listening to the belly is just plain goofy and she’ll have no part of it.  Now leave her alone.

Today my dachshund, Minnie Pearl, pulled out a poop-encrusted towel from her kennel and brought it right to my feet. She looked up at me with these sweet eyes that said “Here mommy, would you please wash this for me?”

So my question is – Do you think I could train a baby to do that with diapers??

I have decided before I have a baby I am going to have to send my dogs to a doggie boot camp. They are crazy little dogs that believe they rule the world. Here are my two criminals and their offenses.

Chi Chi Monster

Chi Chi – aka Chi Chi Monster. She is just plain nuts. Her preferred method of attack is a running launch into your lap that results in a nose-nose punch. Followed by sweet licking. Also look out for her boxing punch to the face. She is an underwear thief and destroyer. Don’t let her sweet sleeping look fool you, she’s planning her next attack.

Mean Ole Minnie

Minnie Pearl – aka Mean ole Minnie. She is schizophrenic. One minute loving and sweet, the next she is bitting your entire finger off. Watch out for the “Elvis” look, this means a bite is in your future if you come any closer. Expert sock thief and pillow hog. When she does love, she is the best cuddler in the world.

My dogs are on the list of “not good with children” breeds. So what is a doggie mommy to do? Obviously they are a part of the family and will NEVER leave. ( I dipped them in the fountain of youth and they will life forever, and don’t anyone try to convince me otherwise) My only option is to whip them into shape with some serious training, and maybe a baby sounds tape so they get used to it.