Wednesday, January 5, 2011
It must be hard work holding all those wrinkles up, because Benjamin is forever resting his chin on something.
Last Sunday, when we were reading the Sunday paper, Luna was all curled up on the chair when Benny suddenly hopped up on her chair and wedged himself between her and the chair. He then promptly used her as a chin rest. Neither Luna nor Henry seem to mind when Benny butts in. They are a good bro and sis that way. And I never mind because all of Benjamin's butting in makes for good photos. 
Monday, December 13, 2010
It is an unspoken rule that the puff pillow belongs to Luna. So, I was quite surprised the other day when I saw that Ben had wiggled his way into the puff pillow bed with Luna. I guess Luna didn't mind so much because of the recent cold weather. With the recent cold snap everyone, even Luna, can use a little more pug body heat.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Last weekend, we dug the electric blanket out of the closet and put it on the bed. I know, I know. We live in Florida. What on Earth would we need an electric blanket for? Before, I lived here, I used to feel the same way. I laughed at the Floridians with their fireplaces and boots and gloves and thought they were all crazy. Then I lived here for a few years, and now I really regret not getting a fireplace in the house.
I have learned that cold is relative. Plus, I was talking to a neighbor who spends a lot of time in Colorado and she said that 30° in Florida feels colder than 30° in Colorado. It has something about the amount of moisture in the air. I'm not exactly sure on all the details. What I took away from the conversation was that I was totally justified in buying the electric blanket.
In any case, we put the electric blanket on the bed last weekend and the pugs love it. They are in toasty, pug heaven.
However, the recent cold snap does have me very concerned about Benny. He has been very stiff and slow going the last few days. Right now, I am chalking it up to the cold weather taking its toll on Benny's aging bones and joints, but nonetheless it has me very concerned.
While I am working, I have been keeping him in a sweater to help him stay warm. He seems warmer, but it doesn't seem to be helping his stiffness.
Yesterday, I had an idea and I thought I would create a mini electric blank for the pugs to use during the day while they are on the couch. So, I dug out the heating pad, put it on low, stuck it under a double folded blanket and within seconds there was a pile of pugs on the heating pad. The heating pad isn't meant to stay on all day, so I have been turning it off and on throughout the day hoping to keep the pugs feeling good.
Hopefully, the cold will pass and Benny will get back to his usual spry self.
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Looking forward to your captions in the comments.
Monday, November 29, 2010
After the long Thanksgiving weekend, the boys took a nice rest on the couch. Because the holidays can be so exhausting for a pug. You know, looking cut all the time isn't easy.
Monday, November 22, 2010
Ever notice the horns on Benjamin's forehead?
You know, the ones right here.
To me, they were way more pronounced when he was a puppy. I'm not sure if that is because he was a little less wrinkly or if his bad puppy behavior made them stand out a bit more.
All I know is he has devilishly good looks.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Take a few pugs, add in a dash of cold weather and BOOM! Instant snuggle buddies.
