Yeah get a pup after 6 years of "I want I want I want" from #2 son, who passed his driving test shortly after I conceded, and promptly vanished, leaving me with the job of taming the brute and making sure he gets enough exercise - I haven't found his limit yet.
golf_ghirl WFH so wouldn't be fair to ask her to chip in too often. Besides I'm not working (and won't be anytime soon, by choice) so he gives me a way to pass the time.