Dog moms ?
Someone says that they got their hair done and a mani/pedi for Mother's Day. They don't have any children and it was a gift from her dog. She also says that she's so proud of her boyfriend for recognizing that it's hard being a dog mom too. What is your response?
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Machunga, I'm just hypothesizing here, but I think the problem is that it is rewarding an unhealthy behavior. Owning a pet responsibly and being a good pet owner is a noble thing, and I highly regard it. I have a dog and a cat, and sometimes I wish I had the same time I had for them before my daughter. But, my human daughter has higher needs, desires, mental/physical/emotional/spiritual growth, and basic functional requirements than any animal will ever require.
It's a lifetime commitment to nurture, provide for, encourage, challenge, and shepherd my child's heart, mind, soul, and strength. I have commands from the Lord Almighty in the Bible to guide me and challenge me and nourish me in my path as a parent.
It simply not comparable, and I don't think it's healthy to pretend so.
I think comparing a child to a dog is silly. My Sil always celebrates Mother's Day with her dogs and it's weird, but whatever floats her boat. But when she made the comment that I 'couldn't handle a puppy, because it's harder to potty train and clean up after than my toddler' that pissed me off. I don't care what you celebrate or how you celebrate, but do not down me and what I do. I will always believe kids are harder and more trying than dogs. But if you wanna call yourself a dog mom, and spend your money, good for you.
Apparently saying "are you asking for jewelry next year" in a joking manner was not the correct response lol Her boyfriend who was like a brother to me growing up, texted me and said she's upset with me. ? I mean, I know the girl is sensitive but damn.
Lol. I have a ton of dogs, and my maltese Zoey is the one Im closest too. She helped me get through some hard times where I was having medical problems, so I have a close bond with her. I love her like crazy, even buy her clothes, and call her my fur baby. By no means though, do I consider myself an actual mother or that raising and having her compares to raising and having a child. Lmao dogs are extremely simple, while children are a ton of hard work. When baby comes is when all the real hard work starts.
I don't care whatever makes them happy. DD nana has a dog and that was seriously high needs and she would spend thousands of dollars at the vet. That dog was probably more need than my child. It would be stupid if I got offended over her thinking she's his mom. My dog is like my kid and SO would always tell me to take my dog to get groomed and her nails painted like me so we can match before I had my DD ?