a growing son, a happy family

[slayers_desire]

It was another good day for April and Jonathan. Their growing infant was learning more words, which was good since they didn't have to explain the S'man as much anymore.

Right now, Jonathan was trying to play with Shelby. But the older dog was just lying there, as he rolled a ball towards her. And called out... "B'll!"

April watched with interest. Definitely there was a connection there, between infant and dog. But the disconnect was that Jonathan had a lot of energy, while Shelby did not.

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[slayers_desire]

"One step at a time. Training will come."

((I did message Ed-mun to say the puppy was female now, and the name was now more fitting))

[kalel_ofkrypton]

"Maybe we'll get lucky and she'll be a good listener."

[slayers_desire]

"I don't think that takes luck, just good parenting." April gently pets the little puppy in her lap.

[kalel_ofkrypton]

The pup wriggles, trying to crane her head up to lick at April's hands, tail wagging. This is the most exciting day of her life.

"Does that make her and Jonathan siblings?" Clark asks with a teasing grin.

[slayers_desire]

"You did want another kid another the house." April teases back.

[kalel_ofkrypton]

"True, but I was expecting one without fur." Clark reaches over and ruffles the fur on the puppy's head. "She'll do."

[slayers_desire]

"Good to know you still love her, fur and all."

[kalel_ofkrypton]

The puppy barks and snuffles her nose into April's arm, wanting to explore. Being in the truck is fun and new and exciting, but she wants to explore now, and doesn't know why she has to wait.

Fortunately, they are nearly back home now, passing into the city limits.

[slayers_desire]

"Patient little one, we are almost home." April talks to the anxious little pup in her arms.

[kalel_ofkrypton]

She yips, not understanding, but not struggling too hard to get out of April's arms. She might need to be tired out before she'll settle down to sleep, later.

Clark parks the truck and gets Jonathan out of his car seat. "We're home, buddy."

[slayers_desire]

Jonathan yawns, waking up just as the truck stops running. He rubs his eyes, looking around. He spots the puppy and smiles. "Mine."

April chuckles, getting out of the truck herself with the puppy in her arms. And then she lets Shelby out.

[kalel_ofkrypton]

"Hope you don't think that's going to be her name," Clark chuckles, giving the boy a kiss on the forehead. "Come on, Shelby."

The older dog trots along obediently at his side as they head to the elevator. The puppy is excited by this new place, squirming a bit, wanting to get down so she can run around and smell all the things she can find.

[slayers_desire]

Jonathan is squirmy himself in daddy's arms. He wants to play with the new puppy. This is the best toy ever.

And once they are inside the apartment, April can finally set the puppy down.

[kalel_ofkrypton]

The pup takes off the moment her paws touch the floor. There's so much to investigate! So many smells! She doesn't know where to start, and trips over her own feet more than once in her haste to smell absolutely everything. Fortunately, since the apartment is childproofed (at least for now), she can't get at anything breakable, though the garbage can seems to hold a lot of her interest.

Shelby watches her, following her from room to room as if he's appointed himself as her supervisor. He doesn't join in the frantic smell-fest, just sitting down and watching where she goes.

Clark doesn't put Jonathan down just yet, not wanting the puppy to knock him over in he enthusiasm. "Just a minute, buddy. Let's let her get calmed down first."

awww cute puppy icon

[slayers_desire]

"She just needs to run around for a little bit, buddy." April touches Jonathan's head softly.

:D Best icon image search ever, lol

[kalel_ofkrypton]

The puppy's energy seems to go on forever, just like children do, but eventually she slows down, her tail still wagging as she looks around. Clark deems it safe to put Jonathan down, and the pup's ears perk up. What's this? A new playmate? She doesn't quite pounce on him, but there is a lot of licking coming his way.

"Looks like she's settling in as well as we could expect," Clark says with a grin.

my baby puppy icon is the wrong color

[slayers_desire]

Jonathan laughs as the puppy licks him. He tries to hug her at the same time.

"We will have some adjustments."

it's okay!

[kalel_ofkrypton]

Now that the pup is staying in one room, Shelby lies down, putting his head on his front paws and watching the two of them play. He wags his tail briefly when Clark looks in his direction. "Looks like Shelby wants a break."

awww again

[slayers_desire]

"He had a long day." April gently scritches behind Shelby's ears.

[kalel_ofkrypton]

His tail wags a little more at the attention. He wasn't worried that a new pup would mean he'd get ignored, but he definitely appreciates that they haven't forgotten about him.

"He's a good dog," Clark agrees. "And I'm sure he'll be up to keeping her out of trouble if we're not around, right boy?"

[slayers_desire]

April slips Shelby a treat, while the puppy is distracted by Jonathan. "He already is keeping her out of trouble."

[kalel_ofkrypton]

Shelby's tail thumps against the floor. He loves his people, and not only because they give him treats for seemingly no reason.

"We'll see how long it lasts." Clark's already started scouting out obedience schools for when the puppy is old enough to train.

[slayers_desire]

April moves over to sit right beside Clark, her fingers gently stroke through his hair as she watches him do his research, with some amusement.

"Our family is growing."

[kalel_ofkrypton]

Clark leans over to give her a kiss. "Making you think about more kids again?"

[slayers_desire]

"Silly husband. I never stopped thinking about having more kids." April purred softly, returning the kiss.