Monday, December 29, 2014

Theo



Theo spent the day at the office. He showed up with a housewarming chewy bone which was generous. I reciprocated by lying quietly in the corner while he got used to the space, which I would've done anyway, but he doesn't know that.

I learned this afternoon that Theo's a ball dog and a pretty good one. I'm a frisbee dog, myself. Like with cheese, I prefer wheel-shaped.

Friday, December 26, 2014

The Wheel Meaning of Christmas

This year, I got a racoon doll, an indoor frisbee, a 'world's greatest dog' sign and a perfectly-spiced chewing bone. I also got a taste of Dan's pulled pork, a few of Gramma Christine's potato latkes and a quarter of Milo's cheese omelette.

But the best gift was coming across this guy, with no feeling below his ribs, out for a morning walk on a beautiful day.

Happy Merry to all, especially to the person who came up with the Walk 'N Roll.*

*If this isn't the contraption's name, it should be. 






Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Zigzaggery



This is the rug in Milo's room. It's probably my favourite non-king-sized-bed surface in the house. That honour used to go to the white bear-skin carpet, but then I had a dream I was being chased by a polar bear through the Plains of Abraham and now it kind of freaks me out.

The pattern makes me a bit dizzy every time I look at it, which is why I try to keep my eyes closed when I'm on it. The downside to that, of course, is that I can't prepare for the swat I inevitably get from Milo. I know it's meant to be a gentle loving pet, and it's not that it hurts, but it can be a bit jarring when I don't see it coming.

Now, I know what you're thinking: "Why don't you just lie on your back with your eyes open so you don't see the carpet, but you can still keep an eye on Milo?" Short answer...I can't upstage the boy with cuteness in his own bedroom. That would be wrong. But in my bedroom*, all bets are off.




* it's so cute that Dan and Tiia still refer to it as their bedroom.

Monday, December 22, 2014

Eating after 8



I eat very well during the day. I can pretty much guarantee that Milo'll toss at least a bit of his food on the floor. Dan and Tiia actively discourage this behaviour, which I think is selfish. It's not like they have pick it up with me around. And whille flinging food rather than eating it might not be the best way to approach lunch from a growing boy perspective, it's two enthusiastic paws up from me.

I've been secretly hoping that D&T do a bit of dinner dropping themselves, but I think it's gonna be a while. Too bad, too. That salmon looks divine.

I'm not being replaced am I?

This is Marshall. He's a dalmatian that Milo's taken quite a liking to. I try not to be jealous, but look at his cool red fireman's hat! I want a red fireman's hat. I have a red Santa hat, but it's not the same.

I learned that Marshall was part of Paw Patrol. I wonder if there's room on the team for me? They already have a German Shepherd (Chase the police dog), an English Bulldog (Rubble the builder), a Cockapoo (Skye the high flyer), a Lab (Zuma the water rescuer), a Husky (Everest the mountain climber) and even a mixed breed (Rocky the handyman). Certainly there's room for a French Water Dog. I could bring the je ne sais quoi.





Sunday, December 21, 2014

Dear Pope Francis...

The other day, you said you believed that God accepted all dogs into heaven. Tell him Cairo Kelly's on his way and to break out the good treats. Cairo was special because he had it tougher than most dogs I know but never complained. He just smiled. All the time. He set a good example for the Miles's North and South — the two kids with us in the boat.


You should also tell the big guy that Cairo was happiest on long hikes in the woods, so it'd be best to find him a home at a celestial cottage versus say, on a celestial beach, by a celestial field or next door to a celestial cheese farm (dibs).



Lastly, there's a guy named Brian who got up there not too long ago. Perhaps you could point Cairo in his direction. They'd make a good twosome. Trust me.

Your biggest four-legged supporter,
Maui Yurkenbaum.