Aqua Aerobics

My neighbor sent me this picture of her sweet Basset Hound Lucy, and I wanted to share it with all my blog viewers. The Basset Hound is known as the gentle giant. The number one item on a Basset’s list is to please everyone around them. They achieve their goal by doing clownish things every day of the week, often dubbed as a half-witted, clumsy dog. But they are actually very clever and have unexpected agility in their movements and are also very gentle and have a lovable temperament. The reason they are called "Basset" is derived from the French word "bas set ", which means low-set. So, in English, Basset Hound really means Low-set Hound. They are usually a very joyful dog despite their melancholy face. They love people so much and always want to do what everyone is doing, and in this case Lucy wanted to join in on the pool activities. Way to go Lucy! Now I have too see if I can get Mia to do this, she certainly needs the exercise.

Movie Time

Grandpa and the parents went to a movie, and we had our own movie time here. The girls were watching “Peter Pan” and Betty Boop was watching to see what treats I would bring in. She was happy to be in her favorite spot on the chair even if it meant it was on Caitlin’s lap. In looking at these pictures one would never know that Caitlin was afraid of the little ones when she first arrived. She certainly has come a long way.

Strolling About

One evening the girls and I took Mai & Macky out for a stroll, Betty Boop wasn’t in the mood to go. The girls enjoyed our walk and so did the little one, they both love to ride in the stroller. Mai loves to lay right in front so she doesn’t miss anything. But if somebody comes up to the stroller to see her Macky get upset he thinks they are going to take her. He is very protective of her and kids.

Mia Won

When the girls first arrived they were afraid of the little ones, especially Caitlin who would not even put her feet down on the floor. Mia was determined to win them over and by that evening she had won, as you can see she took full control. By the end of the night all three were exhausted, and when morning came Mia was waiting and ready for the girls to play again. Betty Boop even enjoyed the girls and joined in at times. Of course Macky was the protector and had to observe all activity again, only participated when the girls were distributing treats. They enjoyed having the girls here, especially Mia.

Attentiveness

The little ones are surely enjoying the girls. Betty Boop loves Caitlin to continually give her tummy rubs, and Mia has bonded with Lianna as her playmate. The first day Mia wasn’t able to take her naps because she was happy to have the girls here and didn’t want to miss anything that she was totally exhausted that night from playing all day. Betty Boop also has been doing a lot of playing. As for Macky he just stays in the background and observes the activities, he’s only interested in participating when treats are distributed; however he was happy to join in on the picture.

Positions

What one would consider to be an uncomfortable sleeping position, Mia considers her favorite.
She is fond of just laying on the floor and at times you might see her in one of the other beds
This is her night bed in her private condo, and this is where she wants to be when she is ready to retire for the night and only then will you find her in this bed. No matter where she is sleeping it’s on her back with paws in air that she likes the best and she does have some favorite places in different areas as she wants to be where ever I am, she's such a joy and is always making me laugh.

On the Road Again

My very good friend was curious to see how I travel with the little ones, so I thought I would show everyone how some of our outings are handled. Stroller and mini camper get used when I take all three, they can not all be in the stroller at the same time. Mia likes to start trouble so she can only be pared with Macky, he tolerates her best. Either one of the girls will be in the camper on top. Macky loves the stroller and is very happy when he doesn’t have to share it. As for car traveling well that gets a bit more involved. Mia also has a car seat that she sits in but when I have all three I can’t trust her to stay in her so she goes in the camper with the seat belt around it. The Betty Boop sun shields have to get put up, the front passenger seat gets pulled all the way up and the head rest is removed so the seat will recline completely. This way I know they are receiving all the benefits from the AC. Oh and I also have to make sure I have water, treats, wee wee pads, harnesses, leashes, stroller in trunk and anything else I might need depending on where we are going and how long we will be out. It is so much easier taking one at a time for an outing and I usually rotate who goes so they all get to go somewhere because they totally enjoy it. My days of packing diaper bags have turned to doggie bags.