Wednesday, April 2, 2008

Six

Now that they are six (almost six in Henry’s case.  Today is Henry’s last day as a 5 year old) their late night bone chewing marathons really take a toll on them in the morning.  They sure aren’t teenagers anymore!

Tuesday, April 1, 2008

Caption This #50

In keeping with the boys’ birthday celebrations, I thought I would pull a photo from the archives for this week’s Caption This.  Here we have Benjamin and Henry at about a year old gazing out the front door in Maryland.

Looking forward to your captions in the comments.

Monday, March 31, 2008

Cowlicks

One of the things that I love the most about Baby Benny is his cowlicks.  He has a cowlick on each one of his shoulders.

They line up almost exactly and I am always tempted at Halloween to buy one of those gag arrow through the head costumes for Benny with the arrow of course lining up with his cowlicks.  That way, I could say that Benny was shot by Cupid’s arrow.  Cupid being our cat, of course.

Friday, March 28, 2008

What are you most looking forward to this Spring?

I know it has been a long, rough winter for many of you, but hopefully signs of better weather are starting to show up here and there.  My question for all you pug lovers out there is what are you most looking forward to doing with your pug this Spring?

Here are some of the things I am looking forward to doing with Benjamin, Henry & Luna:

• Swimming:  The pool water should be warm enough for swimming soon.  Weekend afternoons splashing around in the pool are my favorite.
• The Beach: It is warm enough to go to the beach now, but the ocean water is still too chilly for me.  I love going to the beach with the pugs and floating with Henry, up and down over the waves, on the boogie board.
• Long walks: Spring is good weather for the pugs because it is not too hot.  As soon as summer comes along we have to cut our walks way short because it is just too hot for the puggies.
• Playing in the yard: In good weather, after work, I like to grab an insane amount of toys and plop them in the backyard.  Benny, Henry & Luna run around, chasing each other and picking up toys that are in their path.  Plus, since none of the pugs are any good at fetch, it gives me lots of toys to throw to have them chase without me having to constantly fetch the toy myself.

Thursday, March 27, 2008

Things I learned from my pug - Benjamin

Happy Birthday, Benjamin!

Today is Baby Benny’s Birthday.  Despite my disbelief, Benny is turning 6 years old today!  It is hard for me to believe as it seems like only yesterday that I was bringing home this little bundle of energy.

Keeping with the tradition I started on Luna’s birthday, I would like to share a few of the things I have learned from Benny over the years.

Be who you are

Benny is about as quirky as they come.  He likes to hang out with Puffy, he has to go potty after he eats even though he just went potty, he thrives on routines, obsesses about the little things and has an odd fear of sewers and drains.  But, he’s OK with that.  That is who he is and he accepts it.  All those things make him not just a pug, but make him Baby Benny.

Be twice as beautiful on the inside

Benny is cute and he knows it.  If I had a dollar for every time someone has asked us if we are interested in breeding him, Benjamin would be set for treats for the rest of his life.  But, it’s not his wrinkly good looks that I love the most.  It is his gentle soul.  Benjamin wouldn’t harm a fly and he has a way about him that shows you he is all about spreading love and pug kisses.

Have Fun

Benjamin has taught me that sometimes we just have to let loose and run around the sofa.  Life is too short to be serious all the time.  We have to find something we love that helps break up the monotony of the day and make sure to make time to do it - and not feel guilty about it.

Be proud of yourself and accept compliments

Tell Benny he is a good boy and you will see him smile.  He doesn’t try to diminish the compliment.  He accepts it and feels proud of himself.

I have had a few neighbors over the years tell me that Benny looks so proud when he is out on a walk and I have to agree.  Benny goes from point A to point B with his head held high and his chest out.  He is proud to be Baby Benny.

Wednesday, March 26, 2008

I thought we had an understanding

This is my bin, so why is Henry up here?  I thought we were on the same page.

Tuesday, March 25, 2008

Caption This #49

Benjamin in his bin wondering what you are talking about.  Looking forward to your captions in the comments.