Sit Boo Boo Sit, Good Dog

I've come to the realization that teaching our toddler lessons like vocabulary and discipline is strikingly similar to training a dog. Maybe that's why so many people get pets before they have kids.

I know Grayson's intelligence will quickly spike beyond that of a canine, but right now I find myself talking to him in a similar way we speak to Roxy.

No touch, Grayson.

Wave and say bye bye

Be easy, Grayson (typically when he's trying to pet Roxy)

No bite (you get my point)

Short phrases, repetition and consistency are key, whether you're teaching your dog to sit or shake, or teaching your toddler to wave and say bye. They both look at you and either obey or ignore at approximately the same success rate.

My only hope is that our son will be better trained than our dog. No offense to Roxy, but if you've ever stepped foot in our house you know she is primed for 15 minutes of fame on the Dog Whisperer. Not that it's her fault...it's totally ours. I just hope Grayson doesn't become primed for an episode of Super Nanny.