Yes, our mom talks about our pups being her granddogs but thinks we need to stop getting dogs so we can have kids. I always wondered the same thing, why can't we have dogs an kids too. Of course, mom keeps telling me that I still need to wait before we have kids and gets more on Amy (sorry sis). What's wrong with having both, especially the way Amy's two girls are (I'm thinking Spot will be the same way too). They're great with kids!