My grandson came to me last weekend and wanted to know why his mom isn't around. He said, grandma, you have your mom...why can't I have mine. Well, I decided to take this route:
I told him that there are lots of things that grow up without a mommy. Dogs are a good example...their mommy's have them but then they are given to other people to raise and love them. Of course, that led into talking about cows, goats, horses..etc..I think we touched on every flipping farm animal there was. (LOL)
Anyhow, we had been talking about getting a puppy but had been putting it off until we all had a little more control of our lives. Of course, my husband beleives that two large dogs in a 5 bedroom house was enough...(not sure what he was thinking). Anyhow, I told him that we needed to get a puppy that may help my grandson get over thinking that he is the only thing that is without a mommy. IT WORKED!!!
We drove 4 1/2 hours to look at and select a puppy. This little guy is adorable (photo below). When we got him back home..he was whinning...and..my grandson asked..grandma what's wrong with him..I told him that he misses his mommy..but...with all the love that we are going to give him...he will be fine!! IT WORKED TOO!!! The puppy kept us up all night (not the grandson)..but..i think this is showing him that it is okay to miss your mommy...and...feel safe and secure with the people who love you!!
