dog-sitting

There has been an ongoing discussion about getting a dog. 
Or more accurately, ongoing begging from the kids. 
Apparently a fish simply isn't cute or cuddly enough to be a good pet. Can't say I really disagree. But I needed some convincing. And somehow, all the stars aligned just as the begging-discussions were heating up and we were asked to dog-sit for a week. Perfect! A trial run for the whole doggie-thing.

This was day one. The kids were so excited and really fell in love with our visitor, Papi. There were schedules drawn up for which kid Papi would sleep with each night and schedules for walking Papi. And they were serious about these schedules ... it was completely unfair (their word, not mine!) if any one of the kids got to walk the dog twice in a row! They took their responsibilities seriously and Papi was one well cared for and very much-loved dog. Tears flowed freely on the farewell night. Not good.