When it’s cold and snowy…
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They’re enjoying the heating pad under the blanket.
Yes, they’re spoiled.
Tom shoveled this area for the dogs…but you can see that Ivy doesn’t really mind the snow.
We do have bigger beds.
Rest, play, rest, lay!
They are goofy.
A typical morning with the puppies
Then they found a pair of cheap play sunglasses to play with.
Then they chewed up a pencil Katie left out.
And they wanted to be let out every 10-15 minutes — which necessitated me needing to get up from under blankets on the couch — only to have them change their minds OR go out but not DO anything.
Oh the energy in the morning…
The new toy is a hit!
If your Monday didn’t start by…
… having to clean vomited dog shit out of carpet, you’re ahead of me. And now look at how cute they are.
When one lays down the other usually isn’t too far behind.
A Boston portrait
That’s one way to cuddle.
My hand is numb.
This is what happens when I try to work. She HAS to be ON my hand.
Another full day of cuddling
Variations during naps
Starting week 2 with lots of happy.
I think she’s happy.
I’m happy. When she’s not pooping on the floor.
And they’re happy.
Olive & Ivy, Day 7
Finally playing tug!
Sun dogs! You’ll notice Ivy discovered the back of the couch!
And then. They discovered my succulent and we found pieces all over. We blame Ivy because Olive has never once even sniffed that plant.
This is how Ivy often plays—butt straight up in the air. Weirdo.
Olive & Ivy, Day 6
Dogsitting for the first time…
Olive & Ivy, Day 5
Now to get them both in there together…
But we’re working in the office so Olive has to be by us.
And then… Someone moves in for the steal.
Olive & Ivy, Day 4
ALLLLLL the cuddles… Watch Ivy get closer and closer.
And then a nap with dad.
In a new hoodie (which she’s too big for already).
And introducing her to the smells at Anna and David’s…their dogs were crated.
Olive & Ivy, Day 3
Sharing a bone!
Olive and Ivy, Day 2
Ivy explored the main level and played a little with Olive. Olive is a little jealous but they’ve sniffed each other a bunch and then napped together on my lap.
Then since it was a nice sunny day we went outside. And they played and ran and it was a delight to watch!
Oooh, sticks are fun!
A lucky shot!
And then the fun ended when Ivy was digging in the dirt… which earned her a bath!
And later, she refused to walk out the sliding door…but I got this amazing photo.
Fast forward to evening…
Introducing…Ivy!
We had a list of about 12 names we were considering, but Ivy won by process of elimination! (Some of the last to get eliminated were Sissy, Sadie, and Ruby.)
And of course Anna and David came over to meet her! Olive couldn’t get enough of her.
And as soon as Ivy got up… Olive took her place!
The calm before the storm.
We were picking the puppy up around 5, so it was the last few moments of calm.
Olive’s ottoman?
When we got this ottoman we planned to put blankets in it…NOT dog toys.
We’re doing a sort and stash before the new puppy comes tonight!
It’s official — I’ve lost my damn mind!
I’ve agreed to get a second dog.
We’d been thinking about getting a cat to have a friend/playmate for Olive, but long story short that’s just not a workable option…so when Tom found Boston puppies locally it sparked the discussion. I still have reservations, but Tom loves to remind me I’ve always said I wanted a fleet of Bostons.
So we discussed it with the kids (Katie was REALLY excited—enough to offer to pay for part!) and discussed it ourselves…and decided to take Olive to meet her and at least see what happened.
The lady warned us that “Sasha” was really shy so everyone was surprised when they got along! (Maggie never got along with other Bostons so we didn’t expect much.) They even ran around and played a bit!
We don’t have a name yet but we get her Monday. ❤️ (We had to put all of Christmas away first.)
Olive really wants up in my lap.
That’s not how you use it silly
Tired kids
