Why having a dog is a good prelude to having a child.

• Random barf in the middle of the night.
• Drool.
  
• Whining during dinner.
• Removing dog from dog park is like taking a child off the swing set.
• Spelling out words you don't want him to hear, W-A-L-K.
• "Poo-Paw" in the middle of dinner that requires a bath.
• Bribery.
• Cuteness is his only defense.
• Lots of photos.
• Plenty of doctors/vet visits.
• Drool.
• "Proofing" the house.
• Unconquerable hiccups.
• Use of the word "no" has quadrupled.
• Random "smells."
• Middle of the night potty breaks.
• More Bribery.
• Scattered toys around the house.
• Drool.
• Increase of garbage.
• Lots of laughter.
• "Baby talk."
• Main topic of conversation.
• Nicknames.
• Not having to talk to yourself.
• Drool.
• Cleaning his eyes, nose or drool before going out in public.