June 27, 2017: Well, it’s official. I’m allergic to cats and dogs. Major bummer. The allergist said I can’t get a dog. That puts a giant monkey wrench in the secret plans daddy, Finley, and I have been developing in our ‘Let’s Convince Mommy We Should Get a Puppy Club.’ We’re not giving up hope, though. I have already tasked Finley with researching possible work arounds!