• Mar. 2, 2009
Four Legged Friends
This week's Homeschool Memoirs theme is our pets. We currently have two dogs who, though they are about the same size are as different as can be. Both are full of energy and around 2 yrs old. One dog, Sarge, is supposed to be a black lab mix, but he is extremely unfriendly to other dogs and to most people who show up at our door when I haven't had a chance to calm him down first. Though Sarge seems extremely aggressive to strangers and other dogs, he really only barks ferociously and then hides behind my legs or under my bed. We lovingly call him our neurotic dog, he is often very nervous, especially when our three children start running three separate ways; he has no idea what to do or which on to go after first. His favorite spots in our house are right at my feet or in his "bed", which is his dog crate.
Our other dog, Layla, is as friendly as can be. She is full of energy, but very good with the kids. She obeys very well except for when it comes to going to her "bed" (her dog crate). She would much rather snuggle up with one of the warm children at night or leave the house with us. She loves people and attention. She is extremely jealous of Sarge getting attention.
Our dogs can often be annoying, especially now, while all is wet and muddy outside; cleaning up after them is a chore. Though they come with extra chores, they are such a source of comfort for our family. They help the kids to learn chores, patience, and gentleness. They are worth the effort, and an established part of our family... we love them and their unique personalities. 
