Accidentally in Love

It was inevitable.  Brutus deserves his own post gosh darn it.  A few years ago when Emry first started asking for a dog (she was probably around 4 but assured me she was plenty responsible) there was nothing that sweet cherubic girl could have said or done to convince me.  With 3 little ones at my heels I couldn't imagine why anyone would subject themselves to one more mess maker.


As the children grew in height and responsibility we figured we'd be cool parents and grant them their pet wish.  Snickers the fish was brought into our home and was loved, but must have not made that great of an impression because I am not sure how long we had him (her?) or how he/she died.


Then came Ron the hamster who the kids adored.  The children were good with him save one experience involving Glenn sawing out a corner of our cupboard and us setting up a trap with fresh cherries and keeping a 2 hour vigil to retrieve him.


When Aaron offered us a puppy Emry was thrilled and we reluctantly agreed.  I know pets are a lot of work, but also a lot of fun and I thought it would be so great for the kids.

Little did I know how smitten I would become with him, how much we all adore him, and how we can't imagine life without him.

this is Brutus when he was just a pup, awwww

He's one of us now and as much as Glenn made fun of people when they had dogs in their Christmas pictures, you better believe he'll be in ours!!!