Getting the Kids Prepared for the Idea of a Pet

There will come a point in your life as a parent when your kids are going to want to get a pet. They’ll be nagging you about it for a long while, and you’ll have a big decision to make. It’s important to think about whether you’re ready for a pet and, more importantly if your children are ready.

You see, introducing a new member into the household changed everything. The entire family dynamic is altered as a result. So it’s vital that you ensure the kids know what to expect, and what they’re getting themselves into. Have a look at the points listed on here and try to apply them where you can.

Start Off Small

The best approach with anything like this is to start off small. Baby steps are the best way towards yielding fruitful results. You need to get the kids used to being around animals and taking care of animals. So, a good early approach would be to get them involved in something like feeding the birds. This is a simple and quick exercise that will teach them about responsibility. Of course, you’ll want to take a look at a window bird feeder on Amazon.com to help get you started. This will provide somewhere for the kids to put the food that’s also going to shelter the birds.

Assess Logistics

You also need to give some serious thought to the logistics of having a pet. Do you have enough space in the house to keep a pet? Are your children old enough that a pet isn’t dangerous or overwhelming? These are some important questions you’re going to need to ask yourself. Getting a pet is a massive decision to make as a family, and you need to be sure you’re ready for everything that comes with it.

Decide What Pet

Okay, this is the big decision you all need to make. It’s vital that you decide what sort of pet you want to have. Now, if this is the first household pet, it might make sense to start off with something small like a goldfish, or a hamster. You might want to get a dog, but then you need to decide if you’re ready. A dog is one of the most high-maintenance pets around, so you need to be sure you and the children are ready to take on this burden. There’s a lot to factor in before you can make a satisfactory decision.

Get the Kids Involved

Try to make sure you involve the children as much as you can. Let them be instrumental in the process of choosing and naming a pet. See if you can get them to draft a list of things you’ll need for the animal. If they can be heavily involved at an early stage, they’re more likely to stick with it for the long haul.

Deciding to get a pet is a lot of work, and you need to make sure you and the kids are prepared for it. It’s important to get your children interested in the idea of having a pet as they will need to learn responsibility. Have a look at the ideas listed on this post and you’ll come up with plenty of great ways to prepare them.  

Wubzy's Last Bath

The kids had their piano  lessons today.  It was riginally scheduled at the teacher's house but I think somthing has came up and she asked if she can teach the kids here at home which was fine with me.

 The kids was just excited to have at her house because they have a bunny named Winston and they love to play with him.  

 Anyway, thinking of our bunny, Wubzy, I thought I'd share  these photos that my daughter took when  I gave  Wubzy his bath in February.   

 I thought that he would  freak out because it was  my first time giving him a bath in the tub.  I used to give him a bath outside in his home.  Glad he liked  his last bath since he died  the day after Easter.

It was a sad day for all of us because we liked him as a pet.  He was very ocial and love to  be with us all the time.  I am almost tempted to  get another bunny but the thought of losing them again is tough so I will  chose not to.

8 Things to Think About Before Getting a Dog

Getting a dog is so exciting, but you can’t just get one without thinking of the consequences. Of course, being a dog owner is amazing, but only if you’re doing it for the right reasons. You need to think of a few things in detail before you get a dog. The following 8 things should start you off:

1. Do You Have the Time Needed to Care for a Dog?

Dogs take a lot of time to take care of. You haven’t just got to think about the time it takes to walk them. You will need to play with them, groom them, and spend time training them. You might think that walking the dog is enough, but they are pack animals so they need a lot of attention. Depending on the breed you get, they’ll need varying amounts of attention. Smaller dogs may not need much walking, but they will still need attention.

2. Do You Have the Money?

When you get a dog, you vow to look after them for life. This means you’ll need to be prepared to pay their vet bills, whatever the problem may be. You’ll also need dog accessories and other essentials. If you struggle for cash fairly often, then it probably isn’t a good idea to get a dog.

3. Is Your Situation Likely to Change?

How likely is your situation to change? If you could lose hours or money at work, you should make sure you can still afford your dog. It wouldn’t be fair on your dog to give them away when you can’t afford them.

4. Have You Researched the Right Breed for Your Lifestyle?

Different breeds would be suited to different lifestyles. If you aren’t very active, you’ll more than likely prefer a smaller dog that doesn’t need much exercise. If you love going out on walks, a larger dog that you can really exercise would suit you. However, you must also consider the space that you have at home.

5. Will You Train Your Dog?

Training your dog is really important. If you don’t train your dog, it’ll end up confused about who the pack leader is. A confused dog is not a happy dog. A dog who knows who the pack leader is is a happy dog!

6. What Will You Do When You Want to Take a Holiday?

Do you have someone to take care of your dog while you’re away? If not, you’ll need to put them in kennels. Are you comfortable with that?

7. Are You and Your Family on the Same Page?

Anybody you live with should be on the same page as you. You should all want a dog and be willing to chip in when it comes to chores. You all need to be on the same page when it comes to training too, if you want it to be effective!

8. Should You Adopt or Get a Puppy?

Getting a puppy is the norm, but most people don’t realise adopting is an option. You could adopt a dog in need and give it a better home, which might also give you a great sense of well being.

With these 8 points, you should be able to make the best decision for your family!

Red Lobster, Bat, and Turkeys

It's been almost 9 years when I first tried to eat at Red Lobster.  I love seafood so  that's the place to go.  However, after that first  visit, I never came back again because  the food was too salty for me so I did not like it.  I do want to give it another try though, maybe  after my kids piano recital this weekend, we can go there.  I found some coupons for Red Lobster at Ann Coupons so this  will be a  perfect  time to  try them again.  I remember my niece in law taking us there when my daughter was baptized.  

On another note, we have been going out for a walk almost everyday  now that the weather is warm.  There are so many benefits for being outdoors.  MY kids find it  fascinating that they get to see a bat in the sidewal in one of our walks.  They said that it isvery rare to see this so they are very happy we went for a walk.  

 We always reiterate to the  kids how important it is to be out and not ju0st contained themselves inside the house and play video games.  

 We did not have our phones on the day so we got our camera when we came home and went back another round so we can take  pictures of the critters that we saw.  First stop was this bat and then we continue to see the if the turkeys are still there.  We were in luck because the two turkeys were still there, although you can barely see them in  the photo below.  

 The only issue my daughter being outside is the mosquito, she is allergic to their bites so she is always scared to get bitten.  

This summer, we have  no-gadget days so we could fully enjoy the outdoors.  I even slowed down with blogging because I just don't have enough time  for it.  Aside from that, we are also  spending some time with Dad who is senile and need  attention most of the times.  I just wish, he live close by so I can check on him everyday.  

MIssing our Bunnies

Now that  my flowers are blooming, I miss our bunni=es.  We used to give them flowers as a treat.  They git so used to it that everytime we let them run around, they munch in every plant they could find lol.  I like bunny/rabbit as a pet, they are  very easy to take care of and they are very social.  They lasted for  4 years and they died.  I would like to get  some replacement but it's hard seeing them die.  

It's funny that I was cutting some flowers in my garden today and  thought about my bunnies.  If they are still around, I am sure they will be very happy to have some flowers too.