Baby/Pet

I'm being faced with the ways in which having a baby is similar to having a dog.  I find it amusing and a little uncomfortable.

The other day I sat down on the floor at day care.  I had stopped by to drop off diapers and decided to say hello to Calvin.  Every time I'm there during the day, the teachers make small talk.  This time, Ms. Laidy asked me if we had pets.  I told her about the cats and she replied that she thought we had dogs.  When I asked why she gave a vague response and changed the topic.    Then I realized that when I sat down next to Calvin, I tapped my leg and said "Come here, Calvin", very much as you would call a dog.  oops.

Apparently I am not the only one who accidentally treats her baby as a pet.  Since Calvin is extremely mobile and quick I was contemplating getting a play yard so he can still move around, but be in a more contained space (instead of being in a baby containment unit like an exersaucer) for times when I can't keep a constant eye on him.  This is what I found when I searched for "baby pen".  It looks familiar, right?  It's in the pet supply department.

Maybe I'll just get a gate for his bedroom door.