The B's plan for New Year's

Enn reports:

"the B fully excepts to have on a new year's hat, noisemaker, and champagne to ring in the new year. she's even planning to have memphis draw decorative patterns on her fur w/ elmer's glue (using his 2 paws) and then she'll roll around in glitter. i think the baby is hoping he will draw hearts, stars, and snowflakes – but he'll probably draw only things he likes: fish, poo, etc. won't the baby be shocked when she looks in the mirror after rolling around in the glitter."

Now, I had some questions about the B's plans:

Me: where is she going to get elmer's glue?

Enn: from a CVS, she says.

Me: and why wouldn't she and memphis just use wet food as the glue?

Enn: b/c she has more class than that, she says.

*******
Guess I got told.

The B's failed attempt to stay awake

On our way back from Jupiter, the B, in a failed attempt to stay awake so as to keep an eye on me and Enn, fell asleep with her head in a very awkward position -- with her head twisted backwards. She actually fell asleep with her head hanging out of her carrier. If she wasn't so cute, she'd be ridiculous.

Actually, I should say that she's ridiculous, but thank goodness she's so cute because if she wasn't she'd be even more ridiculous.

Tonight

It's been a while since I've posted. I could blame it on the general upheaval caused by the relocation, but that's only part of it. The truth of the matter is that sometimes I can be as lazy as the laziest loaf-about you've ever met. So, upheaval + laziness = no posts. Oh well. That's what you get for free entertainment.

Anyway, here's a shot from tonight -- about 20 mins ago:


The only thing that's changed in the intervening time is that Olive somehow moved herself even further away from Memphis so that she could be closer to my foot. I dunno how she did it, esp. since she never got up or unfurled herself or did anything else that would have been necessary to effect such a move. She's got some piappy mojo, either that or she managed to learn how to take flight with those chicken wing legs of hers.

Why I never get anything done

Two-pronged attack...

above

and below

Adventures in sleep

The b scared herself awake by the sound of her own barking (well, more like chirping) while asleep.

Upon waking, she looked around looking for the culprit, got up from her nest, gave it one backwards glance filled with suspicion, and slowly walked away to another part of the couch.

She is now at the opposite end of the couch, safely ensconced in another nest.

LOL.

Likes and Dislikes: Food Edition -- update no. 2

Follow up to this and this...

The baby loves:

hormone-free, organic chicken
cheese -- mozzarella, cheddar, parmesan, gouda
apples
chickpeas
rawhide chew sticks
non-fat yogurt
free-range organic egg yolks
onigiris
dried seaweed
peanut butter (esp. in the form of a pbj sammich)
oranges and tangerines (but only if slightly masticated)
wellness pure rewards jerky
cat food (wet and dry) and treats
freeze-dried beef
strawberries
frozen bananas
mangoes
various fish -- salmon, eel, turbot, flounder, sole, tuna and sardines

The baby likes:

kibble (depending on the day)
cherries
almonds
pears
soy cheese
peaches & nectarines (slightly masticated)
bananas (mushed and pulp-ed up)
blueberries (skinned)
freeze-dried beef liver
sushi
mackerel

The baby dislikes:

kibble (depending on the day)
Milk Bones and most dog biscuits
peas
spinach
carrots
onions
grapes (thank goodness, despite Enn's best efforts)
carbonated drinks

What the baby loves but can't have:

popcorn (allergic reaction -- lots of ensuing itchiness)
wet dog food
the faux meat that I eat

Pros and Cons of Working From Home

Pros:

+ get to work in my pjs or whatever else I choose to wear or not wear
+ don't have to deal with teeming masses
+ working when I want

Cons:

+ getting guilted by the b (this is what I see when I turn around -- pretty much all the time):


+ succumbing to Memphis's hypnotic stare:

Saboteur, Part Deux -- a more subtle approach

Saboteur

I've been trying to take more pics of Memphis esp. when the lighting is good because of requests from some quarters clamoring for more kitty porn. However, someone had other ideas.

Can you see the him now?


Oh, you need me to move? Ok, how about now?

Midday Nap

So, while I'm working/surfing, both the baby and Memphis are taking a midday nap. Though for them midday nap usually means sleeping between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. -- with short breaks for fetch or string in between.

With that said, sometimes I wonder what they're thinking when they're dreaming their days away, especially when I hear the baby chirping away. And then there are those times were I wonder what they're thinking, period. For example, I'd like to know how in the world this particular angle can possibly be comfortable???

Admittedly, this line of questioning usually only applies to the baby as Memphis has a more conventional form of sleep:

What does the B do in her spare time?

Scratch...
















scratch...















and

lick.

Chillin'

The b knows how to chill, that's for sure.

Though, is it just me or are other people also curious as to why dogs like to rest/sleep with their leggies pointing straight out?

You know, like zombie arms. Specifically, I'm thinking about Chinese zombies a/k/a 僵屍 (jiang shi) since they're known for their straight-armed posin'.

Alternately, anyone else reminded of double-legged Third Reich, Hitler saluts?

Am I right, or am I right?

Memphis isn't safe either

In case anyone thought that Memphis is safe while the b is being menaced, well, I'm sad to report that he hasn't escaped unscathed.

Oh. The. Humanity.

Don't worry animuls. I shall return in a couple of days.

Until then...

good luck.

Menaced (again!)

Poor baby. Imma have to find a more reliable babysitter next time:

Menaced!

So scared.

She looks so scared.

Well, who wouldn't... especially when Enn takes her shoes and socks off.

Poor baby and her superior olfactory skills.

Three Views at Midday

Making It Her Own

The baby has an uncanny knack at recognizing things that are hers, such as the new toy that I just bought for her, or the treat that just came in the mail. Another thing she's really good at is making things her own.

I did a bit of laundry today. When I took it out of the dryer, guess who moved in and made it her own -- that's right, the baby:

Proof that Memphis is twice the baby's size! (not that's really any news)

新年快樂!

The baby wishes everyone a very happy new year (of the piappy ox):


Translation: "Um, where's my red envelope?"

That baby. *rolls eyes*

The Baby Does "Candy Shop"

* piappies dancing in the street *

all us piappies are not going to be ignored
piappy kissies so sweet you'll be beggin' for more
don't pretend you don't love us, just give us a treat
take us to the pet store and buy us a treat

get up out of your seat (your seat)
come on in to the pet store
they've got plenty of treats (treats)
come on up to the front door
chew sticks and dried meat (meat)
they are so delicious
please just buy us a treat (treat)
c'mon over and see

i got my own blog (own blog)
piappy dog (piappy dog)
i get everything (everything)
that i want (that i want )

just make that one stop (one stop)
pet shop (pet shop)
doggie treats (doggie treats)
let's have some more (have some more)

my rawhide is RAW!
my rawhide is RAW!

* piappy dance *