Four month Anniversary...

Today is my four month anniversary... Yes, you all, I have been with mom and dad for 4 full months. It doesn't sound like a long long time, but it seems to me like forever (in a good way, of course) !!!

No, we don't have an anniversary celebration or anything extra special. My everyday with mom and dad is already special because of their love for me. Falling asleep on mom's chest or on dad's belly while they are watching TV in the evening is an everyday special. Lying in the sofa for mom to give me the whole body massage using a furminator is also special (and I really enjoy mom's massage. She is so good. Dad enjoys it, too)....




I know dad loves me a lot even though he sometimes seems annoyed by my barking, whining, and stubbornness. He complains, but he also buys me stuff (e.g., treats, toys, accessories <<--that's a fancy word, you all) every time we go to a pet store. He knows I look forward to him coming home from work every day and also love hanging out with him. :) He can't resist my jumping up and down out of my excitement when he gets home from work.

I am just mom and dad's the most favorite boy !!!!!!




And I know mom loves me to death. Everything about me melts her (no, my mom is not a candle. I just know that this is what she usually feels about me). She hardly gets mad at me no matter how bad I behave (not often, you all. Remember, I am a good boy).

Am I a lucky Dachshund or what????

Anyway, Happy 4 month Anniversary to our family. I love you mom, and I love you, dad.

Happy Weekend to you all, too.

P.A.W.
xoxoxo

My Sanctuary...

Today, I shall let you all see my sanctuary, a.k.a. my crate. It is a place where I can relax and feel safe (that's important, do you all agree?). I sleep in it at night and sometimes nap in it during the day in addition to napping in the computer chair (with mom), on a sofa, under the dining table, and somewhere else in the house....

My sanctuary is spacious, but not too spacious that I feel like "doing my business" in it.
Because I like to cling to soft things like pillows or a throw, mom made me two small pillows that fit perfectly in my crate for me to snug with... :)

I have all my toys in there to play with.

When I am in my sanctuary, mom usually gets me a stuffed bone or kong to play with (that's for my mental stimulation, mom said).

No matter where I am or what I am doing, I just look cute (Well, I can't help that, you all)....

I should ask mom to teach me how to read so that I can read a book or a magazine while relaxing in my sanctuary during the day. Mom has a few magazines including "Food & Wine" (the cover looks really yummy, you all!). Dad also has a lot of sci-fi novels. Sounds very interesting... I shall learn how to read!!!!

Happy reading, you all. I can't wait until I know how to read !!!

P.A.W.
xoxoxo

Out and About...

Here I am out and about --- in my back yard, you all.

Look at me.... I am just a handsome looking Dachshund!!!
:)

I shall begin my duty as a hunting dog. See, I look very determined and focused even though I am not sure what we have in our backyard for me to hunt.
I shall also try to explore and discover !!!!

......by sniffing....

....and sniffing....

And when there is not much (or nothing) to hunt (To be honest, I am kind of disappointed, you all), I shall be content with taking a sunbath.....
(remember, I do not dig with no good reason!!)

.....and feeling the soft touch of the warm breezes against my skin.....

....while secretly hoping I will get some tan as I'm sure, with some tan lines, I will look even more handsome (should I get some suntan lotion and wear something to get some tan lines??? That doesn't sound like a bad idea!!).

We have plenty of sun here in Florida. I hope you have a lot of sun where you live and enjoy it like I do. And remember to wear sunscreen, you all.....

P.A.W.
xoxoxo