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Adding to the Chaos – Our Family of 5 + Puppy

02/27/2015 By Tammi 57 Comments

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new puppy is like having a baby cavalier king charles

It’s now been 4 weeks since we welcomed our little Charlie into our home and our hearts. He’s a Cavalier King Charles, and is adorable in every way possible. From the first second we saw him, it was love. Total love.

Yet, it isn’t all snuggles and petting his ridiculously soft silky fur.

Don’t get me wrong, I knew that puppies meant work. Yet, having never gotten a puppy before – I’m shocked at just how much work it is.

Attention, care, supervision .. getting a puppy is A LOT like having a baby in the house again.

new puppy charlie cavalier king charles

OK, maybe one that you can leave at home alone, but not for very long because, small uncontrolled bladder and all. Then there’s the separation anxiety, it runs deep with this show-dog breed. 

You think babies damper your social life? Who would have thought raising a puppy would mean passing up shopping or lunch dates – cause Charlie needs to pee?!

Here’s a peek into the happenings and whats overheard in our household of 5 + puppy.

  • 5am and Charlie needs to pee. Zombie shuffle outside. God help me, I should be sleeping
  • We needed to babyproof the house. Again. 
  • “CHARLIE! Don’t chew that!”
  • “CHARLIE! Don’t pee there!”
  • “Whos my cute widdle puppy? You so cute, give mama kisses!”
  • “Nooooo, he just peed on the carpet!”
  • “Did you get the no-tear, gentle shampoo?”
  • “Mom, Charlie ate my homework. No, seriously!!”
  • “Night-Night Charlie, go to sleep. No … it’s night-night time. Go to sleep”
  • “Good boy, making poo-poo” 
  • “Wasn’t there a Barbie shoe on that table just a few minutes ago? … OMG, CHARLIE!”
  • Sending someone for supplies ASAP. Most likely, the cleaning kind
  • 4am: standing in the backyard, in housecoat and still half asleep – waiting for a dog to pee
  • I’m buying {puppy} teething rings in bulk
  • Sunday 6am. “Shhhh Charlie! You’ll wake the kids!” … oh crap. 
  • “Charlie, what are you chewing on? Get back here, CHARLIE! Drop that, now!”
  • “Can you hold Charlie? I’m trying to empty the dishwasher and hes jumping in!”
  • Having to get a dog out of the pantry each time it’s opened because obviously it’s only opened to get out a treat, right? 

 With all this work and extra chaos in the house – is getting a new puppy ‘worth it’? While it’s an adjustment for us all, my answer is: ABSOLUTELY!

Because at the end of the chaotic day – this cute widdle face!

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Comments

  1. Dee Mauser says

    02/27/2015 at 9:58 am

    Puppies are just like newborns, they require a lot of attention, a TON of patience and lots of love.

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  2. Robin says

    02/27/2015 at 10:02 am

    OMG, I can’t stand it. He is the cutest thing EVER!

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  3. Trevor says

    02/27/2015 at 10:14 am

    Nice to have another boy in the house!

    Love you Charlie!

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    • Tammi says

      02/28/2015 at 8:10 am

      He misses you!! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Vera Sweeney says

    02/27/2015 at 10:30 am

    Oh my goodness he is the cutest!! They are a lot of work in the beginning but they are totally worth it.

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    • Tammi says

      02/28/2015 at 8:10 am

      I think so too Vera. Well, maybe not so much when I’m totally frustrated with him, but one look at his little face and I’m over it. lol

      Reply
  5. Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says

    02/27/2015 at 11:04 am

    OMG! He’s so cute, it’s almost unbelievable! What a doll!

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    • Tammi says

      02/28/2015 at 8:10 am

      Thank you!!

      Reply
  6. Dawn says

    02/27/2015 at 11:08 am

    Your puppy is so beautiful! They’re worth ALL the work!

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    • Tammi says

      02/28/2015 at 8:10 am

      Thank you and I totally agree!

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  7. Courtney says

    02/27/2015 at 11:18 am

    Puppies are just like babies. Very athletic, agile, destructive babies. They are SO worth it, though!

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    • Tammi says

      02/28/2015 at 8:09 am

      Yes!

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  8. Anne-Marie says

    02/27/2015 at 11:29 am

    He’s sooooooooo cute! That face!! But I’m glad I got an adult rescue dog even with her separation anxiety issues. She’s so low maintenance.

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    • Tammi says

      02/28/2015 at 8:09 am

      We debated on that, and I wanted to. Yet, we did that before and the behaviour/agression from his past didn’t mesh well with kids. Long story, but it wasn’t the best for us. sigh.

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  9. Melissa says

    02/27/2015 at 11:36 am

    Bwahahaha. I’m reminded of Turner and Hooch: “THIS is NOT your shoe!”

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  10. Kirsten G. says

    02/27/2015 at 12:22 pm

    So cute!! I would love to get a dog, but it would be very impractical at this point in our life. Plus my dad always points out that a dog is the child that will never leave home, lol.

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  11. Jennifer says

    02/27/2015 at 3:26 pm

    OMG, his little face! He’s the most adorable little guy I’ve ever seen! *love*

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    • Tammi says

      02/28/2015 at 8:08 am

      Thanks Jennifer! 🙂

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  12. Cathy says

    02/27/2015 at 6:08 pm

    Awww Charlie is such a sweetheart! Enjoy it now while he’s a puppy–they grow up so fast!

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    • Tammi says

      02/28/2015 at 8:07 am

      Thank you Cathy, and I am!!

      Reply
  13. Melissa says

    02/27/2015 at 8:25 pm

    Charlie is so adorable! I can’t imagine adding a puppy to our family right now! We have an 8 year old lab and she is enough!

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    • Tammi says

      02/28/2015 at 8:07 am

      Thank you, oh so you know all the work then? lol

      Reply
  14. Autumn says

    02/27/2015 at 8:38 pm

    He is so adorable! I remember when our family dog was a puppy! We had a new dog and a new baby all at once to take care of.

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    • Tammi says

      02/28/2015 at 8:06 am

      Oh wow, that must have been difficult at times!

      Reply
  15. Tess says

    02/27/2015 at 8:49 pm

    What a real cutie! Puppies are so huggable and I wish that they stayed that way.

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    • Tammi says

      02/28/2015 at 8:05 am

      I don’t think mine gets much bigger. Well, hoping not too much! lol

      Reply
  16. Krista Blackburn says

    02/27/2015 at 9:39 pm

    Oh man! That puppy is ridiculously cute! Congrats on the new addition!

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    • Tammi says

      02/28/2015 at 8:04 am

      Thank you Krista!

      Reply
  17. Felissa @ Two Little Cavaliers says

    02/27/2015 at 9:41 pm

    New pets are always a lot of work. However, there is also so much reward in having a new pet to care for and love.

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    • Tammi says

      02/28/2015 at 8:04 am

      Agree!

      Reply
  18. Angie Agerter says

    02/27/2015 at 9:42 pm

    hehe Charlie is so cute, and I am sure all the drama and stress he can cause you just look at that sweet little face and melt. Oh that puppy stage!

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    • Tammi says

      02/28/2015 at 8:04 am

      For sure!

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  19. Stacey says

    02/27/2015 at 9:43 pm

    He was jumping in the dishwasher? Ha! This will be super funny a few years from now.

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    • Tammi says

      02/28/2015 at 8:03 am

      Always! lol

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  20. Dawn says

    02/27/2015 at 9:45 pm

    It’s hard when they do something they aren’t suppose to because then – look at that face! I couldn’t stay mad at a face like that for long, lol.

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    • Tammi says

      02/28/2015 at 8:03 am

      That’s what I say myself very often! lol

      Reply
  21. Doris Calvert says

    02/28/2015 at 5:09 am

    OMG! How cute is he, need a baby sitter, well dog sitter? We have had dogs for most of my life and they are a ton of work at first but after they just want a cuddle, treat, water, food and love, oh yeah not to mention a walk which is exercise for them and me! What am I saying our dog wakes me up at 4 am with a scratch because he thinks it’s treat time, so they are a lot of work but worth every minute 🙂

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    • Tammi says

      02/28/2015 at 8:03 am

      Awe, I will keep that in mind Doris! I might need one some day – thank you for the offer.

      Reply
  22. Florence C says

    02/28/2015 at 6:07 am

    You puppy is adorable! They can be great companionship.

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    • Tammi says

      02/28/2015 at 8:02 am

      Thank you, he’s always by my side!

      Reply
  23. Jodi @ A Mom Having Fun says

    02/28/2015 at 8:34 am

    Oh my gosh, your puppy is soooo adorable!!! Yes, they are a LOT of work! lol That’s why we have a slightly older rescue dog. We knew that our kids were just still too young and we wouldn’t be able to handle it all. Plus, I want the kids old enough to help! 🙂 We do hope to get a puppy though in a couple of years. My mom, at 78, just got a puppy 5 weeks ago. A Shih-Poo. My mom is exhausted with all the energy and work it takes to care for a puppy. However, she loves “Button” to death and she loves having the company. Overall, it’s been very good for her! Congratulations on your puppy!!

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  24. Suzie M says

    02/28/2015 at 4:37 pm

    Puppies are like 2 year olds, mine is now 18 months & still a handful—but worth every minute

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  25. Soozle says

    02/28/2015 at 4:47 pm

    Charlie is beyond adorable! I absolutely LOVE King Charles spaniels – they are such sweethearts 🙂 Congratulations on the new addition to the family!

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  26. Chelley @ AisForAdelaide says

    02/28/2015 at 6:20 pm

    Our dog is totally another child in this house!!!! P.S. Your pup is ADORABLE!

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  27. lisa says

    02/28/2015 at 7:03 pm

    Puppies are just like babies-lots of work! But they are so darn cute!!!

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  28. Carol M (Lushka S) says

    03/01/2015 at 8:17 am

    Wow, what a cutie, will be hard to say no. LOL

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  29. kathy downey says

    03/02/2015 at 8:23 am

    Beautiful dog,hes worth it

    Reply
  30. Melinda L. says

    03/02/2015 at 10:26 am

    Look at that little face and adorableness…. OK I give in, you can have all the belly rubs and treats you want 😉

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  31. Darrah Bailey says

    03/02/2015 at 11:57 am

    So cute! Congrats n the new fur addition!

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  32. Debbie S. says

    03/02/2015 at 7:38 pm

    Charlie is adorable, and yes, puppies are lots of work. My son and daughter in-law were over last night with the new puppy they got yesterday, so fun, but yes lots of work. Enjoy your Charlie!

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  33. Terra Heck says

    03/03/2015 at 12:28 am

    Oh my goodness, such an adorable puppy! I totally feel for ya. My dog is 15 months old and just now getting out of the stage of peeing everywhere and tearing everything up. She is definitely a test of patience, but worth it.

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  34. @loucheryl says

    03/03/2015 at 5:44 am

    I had a neighbour who had a Cocker Spaniel named Charlie who looked exactly like your little guy! What a coincidence! Charile is beautiful! 🙂

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  35. Margaret Imecs says

    03/03/2015 at 7:54 am

    Cute puppy!

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  36. terri says

    10/02/2015 at 4:08 pm

    been there twice not the third time. 🙂

    Reply
  37. Lisa says

    11/20/2015 at 2:40 pm

    Oh my gosh, he is so precious! Great photography as well!

    Reply

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