About a week before Andersen was born, Matt went out of town for work. It was then that I realized that I would NOT be able to handle our 4th child when the baby came, especially when Matt would have to travel for work. I told Matt that we needed to make a change.
We sat down with the kids and told them that with a new baby coming mommy's and daddy's responsibilities would increase. We explained how Tapio was one responsibility that we were worried about, that with the baby's needs, and Tanner's needs, and Kate's needs, that he might be forgotten. Of course they weren't too happy, so we asked them if we should get rid of Kate instead? They both said, no, no! Then we asked if we should get rid of Tanner? Again, no, no.
So, it was agreed that we would sell Tapio to a family who could give him a lot of attention and somewhere where he would not be forgotten. Within a few days, we found a perfect home for him. I bet he doesn't even miss us. We will miss you Tapio, you were a fun dog, we just got you at the wrong time. 10 years from now would have worked much better.
Oh, but Matt did promise the kids a replacement pet. Meet the new "Tapio:"
Tanner loves that this pet can sleep right next to him in bed.
Ahhh, everyone (ESPECIALLY me) is happy! =)
1 comment:
Good call, Mary. No reason to overload yourself with more than what's absolutely necessary, right? It sounds like Tapio has found a good new home.
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