A Puppy Party

Bitsie got to go to a puppy birthday party yesterday - a first for us all! Our neighbor's dog, Licorice, turned one this week... and they were sweet enough to invite us to celebrate. Molly got dog cupcakes from a local bakery - hilarious! The girls sang Happy Birthday to Licorice, let her "open" some dog toys from us, then they got to dig into their treats. Lady ate hers in about 3 gulps, Licorice was close behind, and Bitsie took forever savoring hers. So fun!

As a Bitsie update, this tiny dog has definately rocked our world. Anna still ADORES her - she comes down to play with her as soon as her eyes open, and wants to snuggle her in her bed before she goes to sleep each night. She wants me to bring her to school pick up each day, where Bitsie is greeted like a rock star by all the kids. Sometimes I see glimpses of what a great family dog she is becoming. She already tolerates the girls playing dog pound, pet shop, or vet for ages - pushing her in the wagon, stroller, and carrying her in their puci pup (stuffed animal) carriers. As long as they aren't hurting her, I don't intervene since she might as well get used to it! Other times, I still question what in the world we were thinking. The other night, she had run out of water in her dish so when I refilled it she drank a ton. After taking her out to potty twice I locked her in the bathroom with me while I took a bath. I was thinking how great she did playing with her chew toy while I read a book, then saw when I got out that she had left puddles - FIVE of them. Seriously! Another time this week she was running from me with one of the girls coloring pages in her mouth while I chased her around like a lunitic. I chewed her out when I caught her and Anna said, "Mom, you have to remember that she is just a baby. Would you talk to a baby that way?" Ouch!