Happy Birthday to Meeeeee!!!!!

Happy Birthday, Me!

Ten years ago today, I showed up as a not-so-big, probably somewhat slimy, yet oh-so-adorably cute, ball of fur. Not ball of fluff, that would be Orion, but cute nonetheless. And now, a whole entire decade later, here I am! Full of a lust for life, and snow, and naps. Ain't life grand?

So let's see, what has my day entailed? Well, I had a wonderful snooze in the morning, and then I got to wake up the Humans. It was past 7AM, so they should really thank me, weekend or not. Plus, it's my birthday! I only get one of those each year (although, shouldn't I get seven per human year?) so I've got to make each minute count! That was followed by the usual bathroom break, and then breakfast. But then, unlike a normal day where everybody leaves me, I got to snuggle on the couch while we watched TV! Oh, it was great - human laps really do make nice pillows. From there, it was a series of naps, stretches, yawns, another nap, and then a serious brushing (outside, no less!) and, then, a walk! A glorious, wonderful, tiring walk! Oh how I loved it.

After the walk, I got a paw-dicure, and then a delicious chew, and then it was time for another nap. I have since completed that nap, and thought I would toss this together for all my well-wishers out there, in case, you know, it slipped your mind or something. Have no fear, I am well: well-rested, well-fed, well-walked, well-brushed, and, well, well.

That's all, folks!

My Big Birthday Bash! (Well, not so much, really)

Today is my birthday! Or so I am told. Of course, being my birthday, today should have been all about me. But naturally, one of the Humans left me (I don't know where she went to, but she took a very large bag with her. Suffice it to say, I am worried.). The other one, the one who gets upset with me when I spend too much time wandering around the yard eating snow, and not going to the bathroom like he wants me to, is gone for many naps at a time. Luckily, I know how to hold my bladder, otherwise he would have some wet gifts when he got home. However, he was very nice today and took me on a long walk in the spring-ish sunshine this afternoon. I was planning on having a big party with all of my other dog friends, but then I realized that a) I hadn't invited anyone, b) there really wasn't anything special to eat or drink, and c) post-walk I was a little too tired to have a party, especially one where I would have to clean up afterwards. So no party. I did get a chew, however, plus a card from the non-present Human. So that was nice. Not nearly what I was expecting, mind you, but nice nonetheless.

If my plan had come together, it's entirely possible that the party would have been a blast, with plenty of friends in attendance and lots of excitement. Unfortunately, the last time that happened, my recovery the next day was not something to be proud of. Observe:


Yeah, that's me, at college. Woof, that was a rough night. Obviously, I survived, but I stayed away from canned food for a while after that one.

Belated birthday wishes (and presents, naturally) are always welcome. Talk to the Humans if you need to. Till next time!