My 25 year old calls me on the phone and this is how the conversation goes.
"Mom, I need you to come down to PetSmart and adopt this dog for me. It looks just like Rooster and I want him." (Rooster is a dog that we had when she was little) "Why do I need to adopt the dog for you?" "Well, I told them about Moose (roommates' dog) and they want to meet him to see if they'll get along" "Wait a minute, why do I have to do this? We have three dogs" Her response "Well you can lie about the dogs, they won't know" My reply "First off I will not lie for you about the dog. Second, honey you need to think about this. You work full-time, go to school at night, your trying to get into the nursing program plus trying to get a new job at the hospital. You need to stop and think about what is fare to you and the dog."
I did not adopt the dog. I didn't teach her to lie either.
I know I broke her heart and she was disappointed that I wouldn't do this for her. When she bought her house last year I promised her that when I thought she was ready for a dog I would get it for her. I have know problem sticking to that. But, if she was honest with herself she'd realize that I'm saving her from a huge headache.
Now tell me what 25 year old that owns her own home and has two roommates, one that came with a dog would want to take this on with her schedule?
So I guess I'm the worst mom on the block today!
I'll keep you posted on the out come of the dog...
