My Little Puppy

Well, it's been a couple weeks since I reported on Boston. He's been very busy growing during that time. Need proof?

Remember this picture? It was taken on Christmas Day.

This picture was taken last night. 

In the first shot he weighed 6.5 pounds. At his weigh-in last week he was 27 pounds and the way he eats I'm sure he's closer to 30 by now.

Also, notice the ears. We met his mama and she is a lovely chocolate Lab. We were told that his daddy was an Australian Shepherd but we think his daddy is actually Dumbo the Elephant. Those ears are huge. The vet thinks mama had something going on with a hound dog and has revised his prediction about size. Originally Dr B thought Boston would become a small Lab but now he says that he'll be a BIG dog. That's ok with me. I like big dogs.

Boss does a great 'sit' and a very dramatic 'down'. He's food motivated but also wants desperately to please so training is much easier than with Mackey who doesn't care the least about pleasing anyone and thinks rules don't apply to her.

Here's a pic of baby Boston napping.

And here is big boy Boston.

I'm trying to keep up with blogging but as you can see I have a major distraction. Still Boston wants to show you what a good boy he is.

We'll be back really soon, We promise.

Bigger and Bigger

 This picture of Mackey and Boston was taken in January 1st.

This picture of Mackey and Boston was taken on February 4.

Boston seems to grow taller every day.

Everything in the house is moving to higher ground. Doors are kept closed and gates are up across stairs and hallways. He's curious about everything.

 

The Gnome A Month Club

 So, are you wondering where I've been and what's been keeping me busy besides young Boston? Well I guess I might as well confess. My Ravelry group had a knit-along challenge. We were given a year to make a gnome. I guess I must be a little  obsessive compulsive because when I started my gnome in mid January I suddenly had dozens of ideas swirling in my mind. Then I came up with the brilliant idea of making not one gnome but twelve gnomes, one to represent each month of the year long challenge. OK, that wasn't such a bad idea. I could make a gnome each month for a year. That would be fun.But no, here's where the OCD part come in. I made all 12 gnomes at once. I started mid January and finished the first week of February. Want to meet my gnome family?

Presenting January Gnome...

February Gnome....

March Gnome...

April Gnome....

May Gnome...

June Gnome...

July Gnome...

August Gnome....

September Gnome..

October Gnome...

November Gnome...

December Gnome....

So I'm done with my gnomes and I can go on to obsess over the next project. I'll introduce you to some other obsessions soon.

And just because I can't leave without a pic of Boston.

Oh Boy, Snow!!

 We woke up this morning to several inches of snow. Rob and I were not all that pleased but Boston thinks it's absolutely wonderful. Now when we go out he can toss snow in the air and try to catch it, dig for buried treasure such as sticks, make snow pupangels and leave great yellow markings for whoever comes by.

What do you mean we just came in and can't go out again immediately?

 Well, I'll just wait here until you drink that hot coffee, then we can go out and play again.

Fortunately, he fell asleep while waiting and I got a chance to get a few things done.

Truce

 Mackey and Boston play pretty nicely outside BUT inside there's a lot of growling from Mac and high pitched barking from Boston. However we occasionally get a truce, especially when there is food being prepared.

Then we go back to making a lot of noise.

A Puppy's Work Is Never Done

 Boston is growing fast. We can almost see his legs getting longer each day. He saw Dr B on Friday and had doubled his weight since last visit.  He's now almost 13 pounds. Another change, he didn't fall asleep during his exam this time. Instead he tried to chew the doc's hands off. 

He keeps very busy each day except for his two hour naps that happen suddenly in the middle of play. He just stops whatever he's doing, goes into his crate and sleeps to recharge the battery. When he comes out he's ready for action.

He tries to be helpful around the house, like when he helps load the dishwasher.

When he hears it open he comes running to help.

He has a full time job fighting off dinosaurs.

But he's also very busy perfecting his basketball technique.

Is that the move that made Michael Jordan famous?

Life is not dull with Boston around.

Tough Guy

 It takes a tough puppy to wrestle a lobster that's as big as you are.

Boston says he won the match.