Leaning to say No

So one of our neighbors dropped dead of a heart attack today. She was older, had a big dog and three cats. We didn't know her well at all. But the dog has been brought to our attention.

I can't do it, but I want to. The boys have been asking for a pet. I can't handle 3-5 walks a day, and I mean walks, we don't have a yard. Big dog, so we are likely talking $30/wk food. potential vet along the way. I think this dog wants us. I know we want him.

But I'm so stressed with launching the business - which happens to be completely sold out at the moment, getting the kids activities, prepping for summer, trying to balance our finances and all that encumbers, I just can't imagine taking on one more responsibility.

Yet, I think the dog would love us and we love it. Life sucks sometimes.