A Boy and His Weim

Heidi getting a hug from Logan.

We have been asked a few times from random people how our crazy dog is with the baby. In all honesty, she is pretty good around him. When Logan was days old, whenever he would cry, Heidi would check on him, see that he was being taken care of and then go back to whatever she was doing. When Logan learned to laugh, Heidi got more laughs out of him than Jeff and I combined! Of course, she has her moments where her sights are set on something or she doesn't realize her wiggle butt is as big as it is and he inevitably gets knocked down. Those moments are not very often and when Heidi realizes she has knocked him over, she will go over to him and apologize by nudging him with her nose or giving him a small lick.

Checking each other out.

"Whatcha lookin' at?"

Heidi and Logan are beginning to be great buddies. Now that Logan is getting bigger, he is able to throw Heidi's toys for her, ride her like a small horse...even though that is "frowned upon" in our house, and she lets him give her hugs and kisses. It really is hysterical when Logan goes to give Heidi a kiss because he is still a wide open-mouth kisser and he always comes up with a few bits of dog hair around his mouth. Once he gets the pucker down, I think that will help. Every morning when Logan wakes up, he walks out into the living room waving and yelling "Ha-da". Right before bed each night, Logan waves good-night to Heidi, as well. Most of the time, she isn't paying attention to him waving good-night but it is really sweet to see him waving at her.

Heidi is very good about sharing her toys with Logan...most of the time.

Probably because she knows he will give them back.

Now she may just be incredibly patient with him because she knows he will give her his food. At each meal, Logan takes a bite, offers me a bite, and then throws a bite Heidi's way. Of course, he never has to throw it very far, as she is within inches of his high-chair. So annoying, to me at least. Logan doesn't seem to mind one bit. I'm not worried about Heidi gaining weight because of the table scraps she's been receiving from her little bro; however, the dog toots almost every time she sits down. Logan thinks it's funny. He recently heard one of her toots and started giggling. Well, how could I NOT laugh, then.

Not a recent photo but that's where Heidi is at meal-time.

Having a pet will help Logan learn responsibility, compassion, and how to pick up poop in the backyard. It's a skill, really...it is! I cannot wait to see how Logan and Heidi's relationship flourishes as he gets older.

Notice the bag of carrots in Logan's hand. He knows the way to her heart!

Please feel free to share a story about your childhood pet or your kids growing up with a pet! They really are great companions, don't you think?