Tired Mom Gives Genuine Confession on What It’s Actually Like to Get a New Puppy While Also Raising a Toddler

Don't let all the cute videos of toddlers and puppies napping together trick you—it's MUCH more chaotic than that.

Posted by Elna McHilderson

No one ever said being a mom is easy. It takes hard work in every meaning of the word—physically, emotionally, financially, everything! If you know a mother out there just trying to parent the best they can parent right now, maybe reach out and see if they need any help. Even just one night of babysitting could mean the world.

The things moms can do are amazing, and some how moms keep piling on the responsibilities one after another. A mom on TikTok thought getting a puppy while raising her toddler would be a good idea. They already have two dogs and they are angels with their toddler, so what's one more puppy?

Well, a puppy is no adult dog. Did you forget?

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This mom is quickly learning that a puppy and a toddler are not like the viral videos make it seem—all sleepy and cuteness 24-7. Oh no. Adding a puppy to the mix is like adding another child to raise. Apparently, the puppy (named ‘Meat’) is more like a sibling to the toddler. They bicker like toddlers, they try to steal each others' toys and snacks like little siblings. They even compete for mommy's attention. You don't have to be a mom to understand how chaotic that must be. Oh! And they're BOTH in the midst of being potty trained right now… That means there is a lot of clean up going on.