Every day, CiCi seems to pick up another one of Chooch’s habits, and it’s the sweetest thing to watch. At first, it was the little things—she would follow him around the house, copying the way he walked or the way he tilted his head when he was curious. But lately, it’s as if she’s trying to be his mini version, and it melts everyone’s heart.
When Chooch gets excited to see Daddy come home, CiCi is right there beside him, tail wagging and eyes sparkling. The two of them push each other out of the way, racing to see who can get to Daddy first, and somehow CiCi almost always wins. The moment Daddy sits down, CiCi climbs into his lap, curling up in the exact same spot Chooch always claimed as his own. It’s as if she decided, “If my big brother loves it, I will too!”
Their bond is more than just playful mimicry—it’s love. CiCi watches Chooch carefully, like he’s her teacher. If he sits politely for a treat, she does the same. If he sprawls out on the floor to nap, she stretches out right beside him, sometimes resting her tiny head on his back. And when Chooch looks up adoringly at Daddy, CiCi does the exact same thing, eyes wide and filled with devotion.
It’s no surprise that she’s become a daddy’s girl. She loves everyone in the family, of course, but there’s something about the way she lights up when Daddy is near. She follows him from room to room, sneaks into his chair when he’s not looking, and curls up against him the moment he settles down.
Watching CiCi grow into her personality while echoing Chooch’s ways is a daily reminder of how much love shapes them both. Daddy may have one shadow in Chooch, but now he has two—double the love, double the devotion, and double the joy. 🥺❤️
