Comments on: Dear Santa…

By: Laptops, Urine, and Pavlov :: The Spin Cycle

Laptops, Urine, and Pavlov :: The Spin Cycle — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 10:02:11 +0000

[...] you’ve probably surmised by now, there was No puppy in a stocking at Christmas for The Cherubs. And that was pretty much ok with them, considering the fact that I prepared [...]

By: Sue

Sue — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 17:37:35 +0000

Adoption sounds more and more appealing, M…we’ll definitely look into it!

By: Sue

Sue — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 17:37:12 +0000

We try to keep their wishes realistic, Melanie. You’re right…paring down their wishes = less disappointment.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 17:38:35 +0000

I think definitely wait until summer when the rain is less and the mud has dried! I agree 100% on you know who will be in charge of the dog after the few days of fun wear off. Let me add one thing, I am loving my new DOG we rescued and not puppy. We have not had any puppyhood here. We forget when we have had dogs that have lived a long time what a puppy means – constant watching!!!! It’s like childbirth – you forget about it until its too late . Go for a dog!

By: Melanie

Melanie — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 18:57:06 +0000

I’m still not sure how to break it to my kids that Santa *won’t* be bringing their biggest wish this year… just like last year… and the year before. But you should still believe in him, my little darlings. Just be selective about what you ask him for. Not sure my 7-year-old is buying it.

By: Sue

Sue — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 13:57:28 +0000

Julie, I’m still scarred by a childhood experience involving gerbils that went all Lord of the Flies on each other.

Rest assured, there will be no caged varmints round these parts. Ever.

By: Sue

Sue — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 13:55:44 +0000

You speaka my language, John. And so I’m going to have The Cherubs call you if and when it hits the fan around here.

By: julie gardner

julie gardner — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 06:22:10 +0000

You had me at “character building” – yep.

It may not be as sweet and dreamy as “love sweet love,” but I do think the world could use more Character Building. Indeed.

This post hit just the right note of humor, depth and – seasonal/universal relevance.
So I hope Santa is good to you. Even though you snarf his cookies.

p.s. I’m a big sucker and have two dogs already. Might I say, emphatically, do NOT get a guinea pig. The character building stops when you have to clean that cage each week. Then it’s just torture.

I promise.

By: John (Daddy Runs a Lot)

John (Daddy Runs a Lot) — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 01:49:03 +0000

My kids have two elderly dogs that they have known all of their lives. While there is nothing imminent, I know it won’t be terribly long before my kids have one dog in their life, and then none — and, while I’m a dog person, it will be a long time after we’ve become a “no dog family” before we get another dog.

The need needs to grow.

I’m with you on this one.

By: Sue

Sue — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 00:51:57 +0000

It’s like another kid, no? *shudder*