Monday, December 27, 2010
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Monday, November 8, 2010
Happy Birthday, Vinnie!
Vinnie turned 1 year old on November 2nd, and had a rockin’ and rollin’ party this past Saturday. It was a total blast.
I spent about 7 hours cleaning the house on Saturday, and Vinnie really didn’t know what to make of it. I told him that it was for his birthday party, but he probably wasn’t listening to a word I was saying.
On Saturday, he followed me from room to room, watching me vacuum, wipe down counters, do laundry, etc. He usually gets in a few quality naps during the day while my roommate and I are at work, but today he was unable to as he is a very nosy puppy and must know what I am up to at all times. He really did not understand why a) we were not either going to Canada to play with his cousin Mimi, or b) I was not heading off to work.
By about 3pm, he was starting to drag. He finally collapsed on the carpet, giving me this sad, tired, abused puppy expression. Poor little guy. But I really didn’t want him to fall asleep as I knew he would be super-extra hyper when the guests came. So I kept going over to him to pet him, give him treats, play with him… anything to keep him awake.
At about 5pm, his eyelids drooping beyond remedy, I let him take a little nap. I was feeling tired myself, but knew that if I fell asleep I wouldn’t hear people knocking at the door at 7pm.
People started showing up a little after 7, and Vinnie was overcome with joy. He had no idea why all these wonderful, fun people were coming into his home, bearing treats and toys, but he was all over it. He did not stop smiling all evening. Well, except for when he was trying out a new treat or toy. Then he was alternately ferocious, coy, eager, excited, … a friend gave him a delicious rawhide bone at one point, and it took him a full hour to get through it all. Afterwards, he made a beeline over to the water bowl and drank for 2 solid minutes. (I didn’t notice until it was all gone, but man, was that dry!)
At midnight, the party was not even close to being over, but I led Little Guy to his bed. He had such a good time. :)
I spent about 7 hours cleaning the house on Saturday, and Vinnie really didn’t know what to make of it. I told him that it was for his birthday party, but he probably wasn’t listening to a word I was saying.
On Saturday, he followed me from room to room, watching me vacuum, wipe down counters, do laundry, etc. He usually gets in a few quality naps during the day while my roommate and I are at work, but today he was unable to as he is a very nosy puppy and must know what I am up to at all times. He really did not understand why a) we were not either going to Canada to play with his cousin Mimi, or b) I was not heading off to work.
By about 3pm, he was starting to drag. He finally collapsed on the carpet, giving me this sad, tired, abused puppy expression. Poor little guy. But I really didn’t want him to fall asleep as I knew he would be super-extra hyper when the guests came. So I kept going over to him to pet him, give him treats, play with him… anything to keep him awake.
At about 5pm, his eyelids drooping beyond remedy, I let him take a little nap. I was feeling tired myself, but knew that if I fell asleep I wouldn’t hear people knocking at the door at 7pm.
People started showing up a little after 7, and Vinnie was overcome with joy. He had no idea why all these wonderful, fun people were coming into his home, bearing treats and toys, but he was all over it. He did not stop smiling all evening. Well, except for when he was trying out a new treat or toy. Then he was alternately ferocious, coy, eager, excited, … a friend gave him a delicious rawhide bone at one point, and it took him a full hour to get through it all. Afterwards, he made a beeline over to the water bowl and drank for 2 solid minutes. (I didn’t notice until it was all gone, but man, was that dry!)
At midnight, the party was not even close to being over, but I led Little Guy to his bed. He had such a good time. :)
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Reflection of love
Vinnie is such a sweetie. Most of the time when I am with him, I am super happy and affectionate and motherly. I love my puppy and just being around him makes me smile! He is such a delight and a joy.
But sometimes I am sad or concerned or worried, just depending on what is going on that day in my life. Today I was feeling a bit down, and it was like he could sense it. When we went for a couple of walks during the day, he listened to and followed every command I gave him. When we got back home, I was being very quiet and reading, and he decided to rest right in front of my feet. Such a sweetheart. I used my bare feet to pet him, and then later joined him on the floor. He started wagging his tail, and then gave me a big kiss, right on the face. He was being so sweet.
They say that dogs can sometimes feel earthquakes before people do, and also that they can sense other things that are imperceptible to humans. I love it that my dog can tell that I am not feeling on top, and that he helps me out by being such a perfect puppy on those days (other days, he is perfect too... but today he was like 110% perfect). I also feel that I must be giving him love, that that must be something I am doing well, for him to love me so much. I like the feeling that I am capable of showing so much love to another living being. Sometimes I wonder about that, and Vinnie reassures me by reflecting all of that love right back.
But sometimes I am sad or concerned or worried, just depending on what is going on that day in my life. Today I was feeling a bit down, and it was like he could sense it. When we went for a couple of walks during the day, he listened to and followed every command I gave him. When we got back home, I was being very quiet and reading, and he decided to rest right in front of my feet. Such a sweetheart. I used my bare feet to pet him, and then later joined him on the floor. He started wagging his tail, and then gave me a big kiss, right on the face. He was being so sweet.
They say that dogs can sometimes feel earthquakes before people do, and also that they can sense other things that are imperceptible to humans. I love it that my dog can tell that I am not feeling on top, and that he helps me out by being such a perfect puppy on those days (other days, he is perfect too... but today he was like 110% perfect). I also feel that I must be giving him love, that that must be something I am doing well, for him to love me so much. I like the feeling that I am capable of showing so much love to another living being. Sometimes I wonder about that, and Vinnie reassures me by reflecting all of that love right back.
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