What do you think about Zoey?

I hope you honestly did not think we were considering the name Zoey for one of the girls. We are thinking about names, but that is not what this post is about. Once you find out you are pregnant, people begin asking all kinds of questions. One question that many people think is quite serious and one that we never really considered was - what are you going to do with Pearce (our dog)? The question implies that we have to do something and in fact this really is a big issue for many people. Apparently this is such an issue that you can buy books, tapes, fake babies, etc...to prepare your dog for the new arrival. The thought of playing a CD on repeat with the sounds of crying infants for weeks leading up to their arrival all so Pearce can get acclimated doesn't interest me in the least. For that matter, if we need to get acclimated, Elizabeth and I should both be listening to the same thing. I think there will be plenty of that once the girls get here - no need to rush.

So back to the supposed dilemma at hand, what to do about Pearce. We talked it over and decided Pearce will do just fine. In fact, I ran across an article that the other day that reaffirmed our decision - "These little bitty dogs, they just don't really get credit,"....At least that's what Booker's grandma had to say after their tiny little chihuahua named Zoey threw herself in between a striking rattlesnake and her one year old grandson - potentially saving his life. Don't believe me? Check it out for yourself.

http://www.usatoday.com/news/offbeat/2007-07-22-chihuahua-rattle_N.htm

We do agree it will take a little time for him to warm up to them, but you certainly can't blame him for getting a head start.