It took all us — the dog, the boy, & us — a long time to get to the above photos.
For the first year of the twins’ life, Maggie was locked up and kept completely way from the babies. She’s a big lab who has been somewhat anti-social in the past (not biting anyone, but refusing to be petted by anyone beside me, Mark and my mom). We had talked about sending her to doggie bootcamp when I was pregnant, but she just napped on our king size bed for the past year or so. Fat and happy.
Slowly we began introducing the twins to the dogs. Kate immediately fell in love with Schatzie (the Corgi), and Carson was indifferent and a little intimidated by the dogs — especially Maggie. But after a few months of watching the dogs from the living room window and slowing allowing the dogs to be with us under close supervision, Carson and Maggie have now bonded.
Maggie kisses Carson. Carson kisses Maggie. Carson pets her, sits on her, climbs on her, and inspects her (ears, nose, tail, etc). I truly think the love is mutual — or perhaps Maggie just puts up with it because she knows the alternative is being locked up and away from the action. Either way, it’s so cute to watch.
What gorgeous photos – amazing that you managed to get them still enough. My 16 months old (born 13 Feb 07!!) almost always runs away when he seee the camera out. So I have lots of shots with blurry hands or a half turned face