Happy Birthday to Me!!!

I am one today! I am so mature now and I must be loved and cuddled constantly. Dad was out of town for the past two days so it's just been me and Mom. Yesterday she took me to a dog park where I got to eat yummy ice cream. I met up with Abbey there too. It was hot outside that day and I was very tired when I came home, so I had a nice long nap.

Today, Mom gave me some pigs in a blanket. They were delicious! Mom and Dad also got me a soccer ball and some tennis balls. I am such a big boy now and I try to eat my soccer ball. I shouldn't do that though because now the soccer ball is in the closet and I can't play with it anymore.

I can't believe I am one now. Mom told me that just a year ago, I was just a tiny little puppy baby. Now I can do so many more fun and cool things!

WORST. HAIRCUT. EVER.

Mom took me to APC today and I was so excited because it has been so long since I'd been there. They gave me a bath and then they shaved off all my leg hairs. I tried to tell them that it wasn't right, but they didn't stop.

Mom and Dad tell me that I am still a handsome boy, but I know how they feel. My heart hurts. Dad thought that the beard made the dog, but apparently my leg trimmings make a big difference as well. I might have to hide from my friends. And I certainly won't be staring at myself in the mirror anymore. It's just too depressing.

The week started out so good. I went to the pool on Tuesday with Abbey and I played with a bunch of other dogs and I got to play catch in the pool. They even had a treat table! I went there every chance I got. I also got lots of long walks and play time with all my friends like My Okie, Wilson, Robbie, Nina and Martin. Ok, some of those friends don't play, but they let me sniff their butts.

I really hate that the week had to end like this.

something is different...

Mom took me to the vet the other day and I had to stay there overnight. Apparently, I had some sort of surgery. Mom came to pick me up and now I'm home. I was happy to see Mom and happy to come home to all my toys and treats. I don't think anything has changed, but I do feel a little different, like something is missing... Oh well! Woof!

Where did July go?

Last month was a busy and fun-filled one. I got to romp in the creek at Shirlington Dog Park and I played at Daycare when Mom and Dad got married. I also followed some frogs. They are neat!

One day Mom took me to the beach with my friends, Lucy and Milo and their mom. It wasn't fun. It was really hot. I don't want to go back ever again. It was very far away.

I have been to the vet a few times lately. One time I went because I have some sort of gunk in my eyes. They gave me some eye drops and I am much better. A few days after that, I had to go back to the vet because my back right leg is hurting me. They think that I have a sprained ankle. They gave me some pills, so I hope that I will be better soon.

Mom and Dad are trying to switch me to big boy food, but it isn't working out too well. It makes my tummy feel bad and I have pooped on the carpet twice.

It's hard being a puppy sometimes.

Playdates and Pottying

I had my first neighborhood play date last Tuesday. Mom and I were outside when Abby and her mom came by and then Abby's mom, Frida, invited us over to play in their backyard. It was a lot of fun playing with Abby. She's a good wrestler even though she is about 4 months younger than me. She is a chocolate lab. We shared some sticks and even some rainwater. I peed on her dad's grill. I lift my leg to pee now, so it's pretty cool.

On Saturday, Dad took me to Lucy and Milo's house and I stayed over there while he went to play with his friends. I was hoping that I would get to do the same thing, but Milo wasn't being my friend. He kept growling at me, even after I busted him loose from timeout. I peed in their house four times. Lucy and Milo's mom wasn't happy about that.

On Sunday, Mom was resting because she didn't feel well. I saw Abby outside in front of our house though, so I had to let her know. I kept running up and down the stairs and peeking out the window to see where Abby had gone. Finally, mom got up and took me outside and I was so happy to find Abby. She is my bff. We have a lot of fun wrestling together. Another one of our neighborhood friends, Robby, was there too, but he is old so he doesn't play with us very much. Robby's mom gave us treats and we got to run around a lot. I was tired once I came home. It was a pretty fun weekend.

Oh yeah, I also finished obedience training earlier this month. They gave me a certificate and a toy!

Gingerbread and Chocolate Croissants

Before Dad left for Colorado, I made sure to give him an image to remember me by. That was of me gobbling up his gingerbread. It was the most delicious treat that I've ever had... until today.

Today, Mom bought some chocolate croissants. She left them on the counter for me, so while she was in the shower, I ate them all! By the time Mom came down the stairs, I was licking crumbs from the plastic bag that the croissants came in. They were delicious. I think I swallowed one down whole!

Mom was really upset with me. I guess she didn't want me to eat all three at once. After eating those croissants I got really tired and all I wanted to do was just lie on the floor.

Mom gave me some peanut butter and liquid (hydrogen peroxide) in a dish. What a lovely way to wash down the croissants!

I was wrong about that. My tummy started feeling really bad. Mom took me outside and I had a poop and then 10 minutes later, I threw up my croissants. All I wanted to do was just lie in the grass. I was sad about my croissants and sad about how my tummy was feeling.

I should stop stealing food and just eat what Mom and Dad give me, but I just can't resist.

April

I am such a busy big boy now that I don't have time to keep up with this blog.

Here is a rundown of my most recent activities.

Sleeping over at Affectionate Pet Care - Mom was in CA and Dad was in Suffolk, VA. I love APC. All of them know my name and play with me and the other dogs. I have my buddies there. It's been awhile since I've been to daycare and I keep trying to sit in front of Mom's car so she will take me, but it doesn't work. I need to see my buddies.

First Road Trip - threw up 3 times on the way there, had runny poop after the ride back, but I didn't throw up.

Easter with Grandma and Grandpa in Ararat, VA - I met my Aunt Molly. She is a chihuahua. She is old. She slept most of the time I was there but I don't think that means she didn't like me. Grandma and Grandpa loved me even though I barked at them at first. I did my tricks for them and they wanted to spoil me. Everybody loves me.

Photo Shoot at George Mason University

Dog Obedience Class - I slept through most of it. *yawn*

Sleeping over at Shawne's (the place where I was born) - She wasn't there, but there were a lot of other schnauzers. Mostly minis though.