I remember when we got Maddie, people would say, "She will get you ready for a baby." I was totally upset by this and made sure to tell them
She is our baby! I usually got the eyeroll and a smile. I can't understand people's thinking on using these babies to practice for human ones
She was not bought as "practice". When we brought her home I was bringing home a
LIFE to be taken care of to the fullest of my ability and beyond if the need arrises. We choose to bring them into our lives and
*must* realize we are also bringing home the responsibilities that come with bringing another
LIFE into our own.