Someone's going to be a big brother...

Breaking the news to Frankie (my pup of almost 8 years) was not easy. He's the kind dog that like to feel like he's in control.  I mean, can you blame him?  For almost four years, he was the only man in his mommy's life + the man of the house for almost six. However, he's pretty intuitive (as most dogs are) + from the moment we moved into a two bedroom apartment, he knew that something was up.

So I sat him down... well to be specific, I picked him up (which is the only real way to get his attention) + it went a little something like this...

Mom (me): Frankie, guess what?

Furbaby (Frankie):  <ignores mom>

Mom (me): Frankie!!!

Furbaby (Frankie):  Geez... what do you want mom?

Mom (me): I've got some very exciting news to share with you.

Furbaby (Frankie):  Hurry up, I don't have all day... plus have you realize how cold it is out here?

Mom (me): I know, I know... but is really important + I wanted to take you out  for a walk (your favorite activity) to share the news with you.

Furbaby (Frankie):  Okay, fine.  What's the big news?  I've got places to pee on + naps to take.

Mom (me): Well, Frankie... You're going to be a BIG brother!

Furbaby (Frankie):  Blank stare (see above)

Mom (me): Frankie, did you hear me... I said, you're going to be a big brother!

Furbaby (Frankie):  <pauses for a minute, then tail starts wagging...>

Furbaby (Frankie): <kisses on kisses> A big brother mom, really?  I'm so excited! What kind of puppy are we getting???  

Mom (me): <hysterically laughing> No honey, not another puppy. A real baby. Mommy + Daddy are going to have a baby

Furbaby (Frankie):  Oh, I get it... like that time Sofia, my baby cousin stayed with us.  Cool!

Mom (me): Yes honey.  Except this time the baby will stay for good.

Furbaby (Frankie):  <pondering in his head... wow this is really happen> I'M GOING TO BE A BIG BROTHER!

1st family pic of the four of us... Mommy, Daddy, Frankie + Baby Santiago in tow.  

Stay tuned for tips on getting your pet ready for baby.  If you have any tips yourself, from personal experience, please share in the comment section below.

photography by: Kesha Lambert