Two of a Kind

A lot people say Dominic looks like me (some have used the word “clone”), others say he reminds them of Melissa.  But the family member Dominic has the most in common with right now… is our dog, Sputnik.

I’m not saying Dominic acts like a dog or the dog acts like a newborn, but the similarities are undeniable. Let’s start with the obvious, they both spend their days doing one of three things… sleeping, eating, or pooping (we’ll only tackle 2 of these three).

The average newborn spends 16-18 hours a day sleeping, the average dog 13. See, it’s science, not just my own paranoia.

When it comes to food… Sputnik barks when he’s hungry, growls if you get too close while he eats. Dominic cries when he’s hungry, grunts while he’s eating.

The similarities don’t end there. They both feel about the same when it comes to water... neither likes a bath. Sputnik hates water in general. As for Dominic, I think the picture says it all...

Neither likes their finger/toe nails cut. Thankfully, Dominic doesn’t bite you while your cutting his.

They both start the night out in their own beds, and somehow end up in ours (turns out... four IS a crowd). There’s no hope of breaking Sputnik of this habit, but there’s still hope with the boy.

But it's not all bad. Perhaps the best trait they share right now… they’re both here to greet me when I get home. It’s great to come home to a dog that’s always excited to see you and a little boy who’s future is wide open.