tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post115138347094966719..comments2024-03-27T19:04:31.290-05:00Comments on The Amazing Trips: Molly's New LifeThe Amazing Tripshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13761348688069779544noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-1151466812259590022006-06-27T22:53:00.000-05:002006-06-27T22:53:00.000-05:00Really, keeping three kids and a dog out of the to...Really, keeping three kids and a dog out of the toilet? That is a tough job! I've heard there are toilet lock thingies you can buy that keeps the lid down, but then it might be just as sensible to keep the bathroom door locked. BTW my youngest son went through a toilet playing phase at 18 months. Combine that with four older siblings who don't always flush. YUCK!!!!!! When I heard splashing I <I>ran</I> to the bathroom.Karlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01201781127041417410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-1151454133867393202006-06-27T19:22:00.000-05:002006-06-27T19:22:00.000-05:00We have 2 dogs and keep our living room gated off ...We have 2 dogs and keep our living room gated off so that the dogs can't actually go in that room. It saves my sanity re the dog hair and my daghter spending alot of time on the floor.<BR/>Our dogs are not allowed in the kitchen during mealtimes although i do admit to letting them in afterward instead of sweeping.<BR/>LOVE your blog read it all the time!<BR/>SarahC ( from babysteps board)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-1151443856883192522006-06-27T16:30:00.000-05:002006-06-27T16:30:00.000-05:00I can appreciate the toilet play...what's worse is...I can appreciate the toilet play...what's worse is that my husband insists that the water is clean. We immediately get a bath when that happens and we try to keep the doors closed. I also have a small dog whose bowls are found to be fascinating by my twins (ivf + icsi). Aren't multiples the best! Sometimes I think if you can't keep up with them join in on the fun! I don't know how you keep up with three, work, etc.Doozieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10735273726955214565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-1151442769516752762006-06-27T16:12:00.000-05:002006-06-27T16:12:00.000-05:00Oh what fun dog/kid mayhen at your house! Molly a...Oh what fun dog/kid mayhen at your house! Molly and the kids both look thrilled beyond words to be interacting more though!Missyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16645281658543383524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-1151427979768226232006-06-27T12:06:00.000-05:002006-06-27T12:06:00.000-05:00I am glad to see that things are starting to get b...I am glad to see that things are starting to get back to normal (chaos)! Those pictures made my day to see your three interacting with Molly and Molly enjoying herself.<BR/><BR/>I don't really have any suggestions with any of your kinks considering we have an indoor dog (A Husky/Lab mix) that sheds ALOT so I have that concern also. It will be any day now till Alyssa is crawling around and no matter how much I vaccuum, there is still hair on the floor. So I really don't know what to tell you with that.<BR/><BR/>The feeding thing, I think you have a good idea by letting her out during that time because it is not good to feed your dog table food. That is one of the things I learned while in "doggy training" (which BTW my dog flunked out of)! And it is for the exact reasons you mentioned- weight issue for dogs and the dog accidently hurting one of the kids when she snatches the food. Dogs cannot see all that well so little hands sometimes get confused with what they are trying to get.<BR/><BR/>And the sippy cups... yes, dogs do have cleaner mouths than humans. As hard as that is to imagine considering some of the things they do (drinking toilet water), their saliva cleans out their mouth. I know this because last summer when I was pregnant, I got bit by a dog and we went to the hospital. The doctor who saw me said that it was better that I got bit by a dog because there is less chance of an infection than if I got bit by a child. So many people get bit by children and the bite gets infected and they never do anything about it, but as soon as a dog bites them, they rush to the hospital. He stated that dogs have the cleanest mouths. So hopefully that gives you so kind of comfort.<BR/><BR/>Good luck with this new situation! It looks like everyone is taking to it pretty well.Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15541024052821950665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-1151426514869584372006-06-27T11:41:00.000-05:002006-06-27T11:41:00.000-05:00Jen, You are an amazing woman. Dealing with triple...Jen, <BR/>You are an amazing woman. Dealing with triplet toddlers and a dog is no easy task. I truly admire you. You are also a wonderful writer and I check your blog daily just to read your stories. I don't have any advice on the dog front but do wish you well and hope you are able to find solutions. Thanks for the entertaining reading. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-1151426119258294652006-06-27T11:35:00.000-05:002006-06-27T11:35:00.000-05:00I swear, labs are the best dogs for kids! Once th...I swear, labs are the best dogs for kids! Once they outgrow eating all their toys. They are so patient and tolerant!<BR/><BR/>We have a chocolate lab/floor cleaner named Claire. We've trained her not to touch stuff on the table, but if we're not looking, she helps herself. She isn't interested in sippy cups, maybe because the wandering around ones only have water around here. (Grape juice in my carpet.) The only way we can keep the hair at bay is daily sweeping/vacuuming. AND especially brushing outside frequently (with one of those loop shaped brushing things.) The dog poops in the front yard, and the kids play in the back. We have an "Easter egg hunt" once a week. :) And my dog loves to drink out of the toilet when the chance arises, as well. What is worse, to me, is when my toddler gets into her water bowl, spills it all over the floor and then slips in the puddle and lands screaming on her back. <BR/><BR/>I have to say, though. My kids all love her! And they've never been afraid of dogs.Nettiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07944075197437870258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-1151418905905956202006-06-27T09:35:00.000-05:002006-06-27T09:35:00.000-05:00You're a wonderful mother to both the dogworld and...You're a wonderful mother to both the dogworld and the babyworld. ALL of your children (Molly included) sound like they are so lucky to have you guys as parents. <BR/><BR/>I miss having a dog around our house and our kids LOVE animals! They would join in the swarming with your kids. Since I have the choice right now, I'm choosing to not have another living thing in my house that eats and poops. (Too many of those right now). <BR/><BR/>We've been dogless for 2 years now (not by choice) and it's been less worrisome since the babies came along but I definitely can't wait to ONE day have an addition in the pet department (since I'm done in the baby department).Teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13715142678250582661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-1151408652720599582006-06-27T06:44:00.000-05:002006-06-27T06:44:00.000-05:00We have a 10 month old yellow lab, and it's like h...We have a 10 month old yellow lab, and it's like having half a kid (as well as I can tell from not having any kids yet). We try to keep doors closed and her exercised... a tired dog is a good dog. To be good, ours needs to run or be taken swimming. She's not too hot on fetch, but loves frisbee. Even a few minutes of it can make a big difference.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-1151404971670595932006-06-27T05:42:00.000-05:002006-06-27T05:42:00.000-05:00So wonderful of you guys to use the sadness of Mon...So wonderful of you guys to use the sadness of Monty's loss into positive changes for Molly--she looked absolutely ecstatic in the photos... One small suggestion: you mention the tags rattling driving you nuts, we had the same issue with our pacing Lab as well, and were able to find essentially a tag pouch that slipped over the tags and muffled their sound/kept them from clinking. Saved our sanity, and her inside bed priviliges! Good luck, and thanks for sharing your adventures!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com