To many of you this will not seem like a big deal. To me, it has honestly caused me much grief, at times in my life... I know some of you will think this is so silly... here goes... in the van today...
David: Grandma let me nap with a kitty today. Not a real one though.
Me: Oh, that was kind of grandma.
David: Why don't you like kitties? Why didn't you touch Lincoln? (Lincoln is Judy Rachke's dog and came to play with my kids at my mom's house today.)
Me: I am allergic to them and they make me sneeze and it is hard to breathe.
David: I am not allergic to them. I am not allergic to dogs and horses. I want a kitty one day. We can get a kitty one day, when I get bigger.
Me: Honey, I am sorry, but we can never have a kitty, or puppy, or horsey one day. Mommy can't breathe when they are around.
David: Then you need to move to another house.
Me: (seriously in tears) But then I couldn't give you hugs and kisses and tell you I love you all the time.
David: Ok, but when I am a daddy I want to get a puppy.
I think it is because animals have brought me such physical pain (for ex. went to horse camp and find out I was allergic to horses - couldn't breathe at all) and also emotional pain (having my siblings hate me cause I was the reason they couldn't have a dog), that I lost it when he told me to move out! I am so thankful Phillip does not have a love for dogs or cats. I am praying already this won't be a source of sadness for my children, but they both really do seem to LOVE ANIMALS!
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Oh, Andrea- that is not silly. I am sorry. Your kids will not hate you! They just need to make friends with people with pets and go over there w/o you!
Oh Andrea, remember when you and Phil babysat for us and our cat was the cause of some of your physical pain??? I feel so bad about that! Don't feel guilty, sweetie! I won't let Eden have a dog and she LOVES them and I don't have any good reason!
Abbie wants a kitty really badly. I told her that she could have a kitty or a mommy. She told me that she would rather have a kitty. So you're not alone!
I'm sorry Andrea! That isn't silly at all. I have asthma too, and have had some scary moments. I have 4 inhalers. ;) He will understand someday, don't be too hard on yourself! :) We love you!
I agree, it's not silly at all! I can't imagine what it would be like to be allergic to animals and I'm sorry it's such a source of pain for you. Take heart though, I have a friend who's made it clear to her kids they can't have pets, with the exception of lizards/fish and the kids have become okay with it over time.
And if David or Elizabeth ever need a dog fix, send them to my place!
Just think, you'll never have to clean up dog hair, cat pee or horse poo....ever. That is what friends are for :)
ahh I completely understand - Jason is in your same boat and we can't have them either. So far they have understood.
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