Not
a dire warning, just a parent-to-parent heads-up. Here’s a rundown of our
story:
One
child loves animals, and I encourage her interest by writing the very first Dogs unit study. By the time we finish
the study, our household dog count is three dogs.
The
same child continues to love animals as she grows. We become the owners of all
kinds of other creatures: numerous guinea pigs, rabbits, and other small
mammals. Lots of cedar shavings and cage cleaning are required, and dogs must be
kept separate from small mammals (aka appetizers).
Same
child follows her love of animals and is accepted into veterinary college. At
this point, we only have three dogs. She pursues her studies with a passion.
Christmas vacation during her first year of grad school is spent reading a bird
anatomy textbook aloud around the Christmas tree to help her study, everyone
gathering to hear the information with fascination. By the time she finishes
veterinary college, the dog count at our house is up to SIX dogs.
Be
careful of letting them follow their passions; they just might find exactly what
the Lord put them here to do!
Blessings,
Amanda
B.
LOL :) That's awesome!
ReplyDeleteWe currently have only four ducks. And that's enough responsibility for my kids for now. ;)
How fun, Jennifer!
DeleteWe've had a zoo over the years, too, and currently just two dogs. I wouldn't trade the memories and learning for anything, but I never want to go near a cat litter box or huge fish tank again!
ReplyDeletePets really are a wonderful, and memorable learning experience, aren't they? :)
DeleteWe've got a dog, but my 4-yr-old keeps wanting to make pets of spiders, slugs and all sorts!
ReplyDeleteThat made me smile - sounds like you have a child who loves all kinds of creatures! Will your family be getting a pet slug anytime soon? :) Lol
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