My Dog Dilemma

(This is not our dog. This is the neighbors puppy that the kids love!!)
For more than a year now Brooke has been asking for a dog. When I was pregnant with Kelsey I would tell her no, that she was getting a sister. After Kelsey was born I told her after the baby could walk we could get one. I wasn't thinking we would be pregnant again!! My family isn't a dog family. I never remember having a dog. I think they stink and are gross. However, I did have many cats and a few hamsters. I loved my animals and I do think it is important for kids to have pets. Brooke loves dogs. She has clothes with dogs on them, she has a crate full of stuffed dogs and leashes. Last year we got her a remote control dog. She makes her brother play dog all the time and puts a leash around his waist and calls him "Shocky". She is having a dog birthday party. She can't get enough dogs!! So I finally gave in and agreed to a small dog. We went to the animal shelter today and picked out a small Chihuahua. The dog was great with all the kids and even let Kelsey smother it. We are picking it up on Wednesday and the kids are so happy. I hope this all works out... if not there is a 14 day return policy!!!