Preface -- The ruff wait for a baby -- Three dogs and a baby -- Colic, earaches, and dogs -- Oh my -- Balancing -- pack and sleep -- Three birthdays and a dog bite -- Reflections after the storm -- Still plagued by the bite, and he drops FOOD! -- Everyone has opinions -- fingers in your ears -- The visitors -- He throws things to the dogs -- First birthday party and measuring sticks -- Beware the rise of the TODDLER -- Just when you think you are safe -- Words for Christmas? -- When to add, train, or rehome a dog -- Whose terrible twos? -- It's all worth it -- dogs are good for you.