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2.1.12 5:41: Wiiiiiiiii
Since I am on the road and can’t see what is going on at the zoo, I thought I would take a trip down memory lane, hope you don’t mind. So I went through my pictures and I came upon this one of Squash helping me exercise. You see, I bought the kids a Nintendo Wii video game machine for Xmas a few years back. Figuring they should not be the only ones to have fun, I asked for a Wii Fit for my birthday. The Wii Fit is an exercise game that uses a balance board.
Squash helping with Wii Fit
So I get on this little white board and hold the game controller in my hand and try to do the exercises it tells me to. As you can see in the picture, Squash figured he would help. The only problem is that the devices weighs you as it goes. Maybe that is why I carried an extra 50 lbs. for years?
I don’t know what happens in your zoo, but every time I try to get on the floor to do exercise, I end up with multiple animals thinking that it is just a lot of fun to jump on the human. Truthfully, I am not someone who likes to exercise, so my zoo makes it really easy for me to find an excuse to do something else (not that I need much of an excuse), LOL – Just another DogDaz morning from the road ❤
P.S. All my business colleges are down at the hotel gym working out and I am here typing to you. At least my fingers get a good workout,
1.31.12 6:01: Give it to me! It’s Mine!!!
It's my toy!
I think it is funny how dogs want to possess everything; especially if another animal has it. Louise and Sofie only want a toy if the other is playing with it, and then….. oh my goodness, the whining that comes out of Sofie is ridiculous. I really am going to have to get a tape recorder and have you all listen because it is like the world has ended and she really is in pain. “Mommy, Louise has this…. Louise is taking the ring…. look Mommy, it’s mine… mine….MINE!” Now I can’t say that Lulu is much better because just when things calm down she goes and steals something from Sofie’s pile. The other day I gave them both bones before I went to the store, so that they might behave for C while I was gone. Well I came home to find that one bone was played with while the other was almost perfect.
I said give it to me!
They only want what the other has. I never know if I should buy two of the same bones or toys, or just one. They both play with the same one until it is destroyed, eaten, or taken away by me, so why bother getting two. Currently, their favorite backyard toy (which actually I think has sneaked into the house, because I just put it in the toy bin (come to think of it)), is a destroyed soft frisbee that Mojo’s humans were going to throw out because he had eaten out the center. Well, not only do they love it, but it also has become a favorite of Miss Kitty. Kitty likes to roll on top of it and cover it with her fluffy body. She thinks that Sofie can’t see her hiding it. You can imaging the pandemonium that ensues when Sofie realizes that Kitty is trying to pull a fast one on her.
I got it! I got it! I got it!
Another interesting dynamic is that Lulu likes me to pull the rings and gets really ticked off when Sofie hones in on the play. So I got a three ring pull, but they both want to tug on the same ring. Hummmm…. very interesting.
One of my greatest pleasures is watching my two goofballs play. They are silly and funny and just make me stop for a minute in my busy day and remember what is important. Now don’t go telling them the truth – all the toys really are mine! Just another DogDaz at our house <3.
1.30.12 5:32: Mommy, come back!
Dear DogDaz Readers – Mommy is going out of town on a business trip this week so we girls will be with the other humans. What that means is no walks; we just go out back in the yard and maybe can look out the front door. Mommy does set it up so we can go to doggie daycare and play with our friends every other day, if the other humans will take us there. It is not as much fun when Mommy is gone, but we understand that is what keeps us in dog food and chew toys. The other humans do their best to hug us and pat us on the head (especially the young one, she let’s us on her bed). We will go into Mommy’s office and sleep in our usual spots and hope that she comes back soon. Maybe with cookies in her suitcase.
Just another dogdaz morning at our house ❤ – Lulu Belle & Sofie Bear (as narrated to Mom before she got on that big silver bird that flies)
1.29.12 5:40: In Memory
My teacher - Squash E Bear
You will see that I added a Memory page to the blog yesterday. This page is to honor all the wonderful animals that have shared their time on earth with me. I have been very lucky to be the human they chose. I am a rescuer. For some, they come in their early years and get a good start; for others, they come to live out their last days, months, and some years. Many have illnesses, physical or emotional; some mend, some need lifelong care. I am blessed. They have all taught me so many lessons; unconditional love, patience, kindness, community, and caring. I will always be eternally grateful for their gifts. And, I continue to learn from the current residents of the zoo.
It’s just another DogDaz morning at my house. ❤
DogDaz Zoo 