When we adopted our first puppy, Caro would proceed to play with her in an excitable voice and get her so pumped up and overstimulated that she didn't even know what to do with herself (okay maybe I was involved a bit as well). Before going to sleep Coco would tear around the house in full sprint barking like a banshee just to wear off some energy so she could calm herself down. To date Coco is still one of the most adorable, most lovable, and definitely most energetic (dare I say hyperactive) dogs I know. ;)

Now we have a second chance to rectify any of those parenting habits from the first time around by maintaining a warm, calming environment for baby Mia at home. Let's see how Caro is doing...



P.S. I'm testing a different video streaming service. This one should have slightly better resolution, has an option to go full screen, and will let me add some high-def videos once I get the right software to convert from my Sony camcorder.