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lilygurl · 05-19-2006, 08:24 PM

I understand how you feel. It's always hard with little kids because of course they want to touch everything. Sometimes I go to my mom's house and she tends to have people over frequently because she cuts hair, and sometimes some of them bring their kids. The little kids would want to carry my puppy but I was like I'm sorry you can pet her but you can't carry her. Of course they'd start crying to their moms right away, I'm sorry but I'm not going to run the risk that they may drop my baby. I let my baby sister who is 11 carry my little girl but she knows my rules about who can hold her and how to handle my girl. I even rarely let my own mother carry her because my mom has what you would call "slippery fingers" I mean it's not about being selfish, it's just me being cautious. My mom jokes that I treat my baby as if she were my real daughter but how else am I supposed to treat her?

eensor · 05-20-2006, 04:06 AM

A a mother and step mother, I can promise you one thing. If you are the one to make her mind and follow the rules, she will one day love you for it. Just mix it in with love and affection, but make her mind! I suggest writing the rules out with your husband ahead of time. I also like the reward system for good behaviour.

At seven, she should still have a bedtime, a few daily chores (making her bed, putting away her toys, etc.), and behaviour guidelines. She will be a much happier child in the long run! JMHO.

Remind your husband that you are not the maid, and you will not let a seven year old child run your household. A seven year old shouldn't have that much responsibility!

Congratulations on the new puppy! What are you going to name it?

Mitzis Mom · 05-20-2006, 04:30 AM

My thought was too to ask the breeder to keep your little baby a little longer. That would take the stress out of all three of you.

Good luck with your new baby and your family!

Katys mom · 05-20-2006, 04:54 AM

That is really good advice!

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Originally Posted by eensor

A a mother and step mother, I can promise you one thing. If you are the one to make her mind and follow the rules, she will one day love you for it. Just mix it in with love and affection, but make her mind! I suggest writing the rules out with your husband ahead of time. I also like the reward system for good behaviour.

At seven, she should still have a bedtime, a few daily chores (making her bed, putting away her toys, etc.), and behaviour guidelines. She will be a much happier child in the long run! JMHO.

Remind your husband that you are not the maid, and you will not let a seven year old child run your household. A seven year old shouldn't have that much responsibility!

Congratulations on the new puppy! What are you going to name it?

05-20-2006, 04:06 AM	#17
eensor YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Effingham, Illinois Posts: 2,535	A a mother and step mother, I can promise you one thing. If you are the one to make her mind and follow the rules, she will one day love you for it. Just mix it in with love and affection, but make her mind! I suggest writing the rules out with your husband ahead of time. I also like the reward system for good behaviour. At seven, she should still have a bedtime, a few daily chores (making her bed, putting away her toys, etc.), and behaviour guidelines. She will be a much happier child in the long run! JMHO. Remind your husband that you are not the maid, and you will not let a seven year old child run your household. A seven year old shouldn't have that much responsibility! Congratulations on the new puppy! What are you going to name it? __________________ I'd rather be in Mexico!

05-19-2006, 08:24 PM	#16
lilygurl Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: TX Posts: 30	I understand how you feel. It's always hard with little kids because of course they want to touch everything. Sometimes I go to my mom's house and she tends to have people over frequently because she cuts hair, and sometimes some of them bring their kids. The little kids would want to carry my puppy but I was like I'm sorry you can pet her but you can't carry her. Of course they'd start crying to their moms right away, I'm sorry but I'm not going to run the risk that they may drop my baby. I let my baby sister who is 11 carry my little girl but she knows my rules about who can hold her and how to handle my girl. I even rarely let my own mother carry her because my mom has what you would call "slippery fingers" I mean it's not about being selfish, it's just me being cautious. My mom jokes that I treat my baby as if she were my real daughter but how else am I supposed to treat her?

05-20-2006, 04:30 AM	#18
Mitzis Mom No Longer a Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,837	My thought was too to ask the breeder to keep your little baby a little longer. That would take the stress out of all three of you. Good luck with your new baby and your family!