As it seems, Whitney always leads when it comes to doing most things. Lauren is a watcher--takes everything in first, then attempts the feat. This isn't a bad thing, it's just funny experiencing how different they are.

Because of this, I've had to become "that mom," who leashes their child. Whitney has yet to understand that when I demand she stop at street corners, or at the end of our driveway, I'm trying to prevent her from danger. Instead, she runs like the wind... and Lauren follows.

BUT -- thankfully I came across this wonderful pink, ubber fluffy, doggy backpack at the flea market. I've seen similar ones at Target, but this one is SO soft and comes with another smaller puppy that hides inside. Whitney loves to wear and Lauren, of course, loves to follow.