Before having a child, I thought that raising one would be pretty similar to raising a dog.  

Well, besides the fact that dogs shed way more, I was TOTALLY right.

Here's the photographic evidence...in list format:

1)  Their puppy dog eyes are killer...and they never hesitate to use them.

Exhibit Dog.

Exhibit Toddler.

2)  Spontaneity is their middle name.

Exhibit Dog.

Exhibit Toddler.

3)  They get hours of entertainment out of small things (that are typically free of cost).

Exhibits Dog and Toddler A.

Exhibits Dog and Toddler B.

4)  They have no proper-ness filters.

Exhibit Dog.

Exhibit Toddler.

5)  They know how to relax in the sun after a day of work and play.

Exhibits Dog and Toddler.

6)  Their 'not guilty' faces are sub-par.

Exhibit Dog.

Exhibit Toddler.

7)  The 'big' bed is a highly coveted location.

Exhibits Dog and Toddler.

8)  Sharing does not come easily.

Exhibit Dog.

Exhibit Toddler.

9)  Curiosity wins out more often than not.

Exhibit Dog.

Exhibit Toddler.

10)  They live for the creation of chaos...and then revel in it.

Exhibits Dog and Toddler.

11)  They are tolerant of each other...

Exhibit Dog.

Exhibit Dog.

Exhibit Dog.

Exhibit Dog.  (OK...maybe this one is a bit more one-sided...)

12)  They long to play outside.

Exhibits Dog and Toddler.

13)  Table scraps and crumbs are no match for them.

Exhibit Dog.

Exhibit Toddler.

14)  They are totally oblivious at times.

Exhibit Dog.

Exhibit Toddler.

15)  They know how to make others happy.

Exhibits Dog, Toddler, and Mom.