We have dived right into the world of life with animals this week...well, animal and only for a week. We are dogsitting. Its been fun and the kids are really enjoying playing with pup.
We were a little nervous at first due to the fact that our brother-in-law expressed concern over her being in general proximity to our beloved garden. (He-Man has been painstakingly working the plot for weeks and the girls are practically ready to pounce on those almost ripe tomatoes). Plus with a nickname 'Destructo Puppy', I had visions of feathers from pillows and dismembered stuffed animals strewn about our home. Turns out she is a really sweet dog. Lucky for us, she is completely content with her quarters being relegated to outside and the garage. For the next week, all post will be chapters in our latest saga, "The Adventures of Poopy Pants her Trusty Sidekick Destructo Puppy". Obviously, we know who 'Destructo Puppy' is. The question is, whose 'Poopy Pants'? That is yet to be determined.
With this latest adventure, I have come to some great epiphanies:
1. With the advent of having a need for a haz-mat team in our backyard that works quickly (before curious babies aatempt to sample previous unknown substances), and using it TWICE in 4 hours, I have realized I am not ready for pets. I LOVE dogs and I love Destructo, but I am determined to be completely ready to buy stock in 'Pooper Scoopers R Us" before we take the plunge.
2. Dogs can get away with so many things people can't. Seriously, could you imagine a human barreling towards you with their tongue hanging out, dripping with slobber and tinkling a little at your feet as a way to affectionately greet you? Seriously, picture a person you love doing that....And what about scratching that which itches on the delicate parts of your body? Again, imagine a person you love mastering the art of scooting along the ground! (by the way, doesn't that chafe a bit?!)
3. I am not unlike Destructo. For those who know me, it will come as a monumental surprise to discover that I wear my heart on my sleeve. I know, I know can you believe it?! Destructo is a sweet, passive (okay that's not so much me.) and happy dog. When she sees us, her eyes brighten, her tail wags furiously and she, very enthusiastically ambles towards us, peeing a little along the way. Barring the incontinence, she is just like me...a people pers-uh, dog. For the first little while when she got here, she was so sad, missing her family tremendously. When we went out to play with her, she perked right up. She needs people. She lets them know, right away how much she likes them and will stick her nose in your face (and awkwardly other places) almost saying, "Like me, like me!! I like you, so you can like me!" Alright, so I do possess social graces that dogs don't have, but you get my drift, right?
As the epiphanies come, I will share. For now, this week is certainly going to be a fun filled week. I'll keep you posted.
Off Screen Announcer: Tune in later for the latest exciting installment of "The Adventures of Poopy Pants and her Trusty Sidekick Destructo Puppy" where they come face to face with Destructo's arch enemy...the dog next door! Who will triumph? Time will only tell!
3 comments:
So, what's with the photo's? They seem unrelated. Am I missing something?
I have had encounters with Destructo Puppy myself and have found the same things. I love the pic. of Princess sunshine.
this is a memory about you in return for your memory about me. i remember having a sleep over at your house at age 11 i think and you where 16 (check the math)and you where just so nice to me much nicer then any girlfriend needs to be to an annoying little sister. i wanted to be just like you. it was so cool that the coolest teenager i knew liked me.
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