To be honest I'm not always that crazy about Daisy. At times I wonder, "Why the heck did we ever get a dog?" A dog is like having another child... almost. So much work, with a lot less emotional connection.
Ok, just so you know we originally got her for our oldest daughter who has a form of autism. I read about all the benefits of pets and also she always has LOVED dogs, almost to the point of obsession. But a little while after we got Daisy the novelty wore off... at least with OUR dog... so since I have often wondered, "why did I feel so compelled to buy a dog?"
Well, I now believe that it wasn't for Alex, but for Kaylie. Daisy and Kaylie were born about 6 months apart. When Kaylie was a baby Daisy always laid near her and was very protective of her. Needless to say, a very strong bond was easily developed.
One of the blessings of Daisy is the effect that she has on Kaylie. Kaylie is very much like Alex was at her age, things need to be "just so" or we have a break down. Alex's break downs would last forever and nothing would console her. Kaylie is similar, there is NOTHING I can do to calm her, BUT Daisy makes all the difference. The second Daisy walks in the room she immediately calms and is happy. One second she is totally flipping out and then "Daisy, what a cute puppy!"
I LOVE Daisy just for that. She has made my life so much easier. She has saved me from many hours of tantrums and makes my little girl so happy. For that alone, all of the extra work she makes for me is totally worth it.
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