Day Two of Babysitting

I guess I should have made it clear that I'm staying at my son's house. Bruno and Scarface are way too much dog for our house and garden. (See previous post). Much less for Chelsea to put up with. And also since we have these two staying with us for now.



These are two homeless kittens born next door under our neighbors shed. We'll keep one and my daughter is adopting one. (We will spay/neuter of course) Next job will be to catch the mother who is rather wild. We'll have her spayed and hopefully adopted out.


And finally a pic of my other "grandchild", Scarface.



He was a pound dog. Look at the gray on that muzzle. My son has had him for about 7 years now. Poor old guy is getting up there.

Today after work I get to go home to my house again. Can't wait. It's been a little mini vacation here but I'm ready for my hubbie, house, pets, and garden.

Babysitting Again

I'm babysitting the "grandkids" again.

Here's what you bring when you babysit my "grandkids."




Bruno, one of the "grandkids,"





A face only a grandma could love?









Does he look as if he's getting ready to eat me?
He's not, he's just preparing for a kiss.






I'll try to get a pic of the other one, Scarface, when he's finished with his bone.
Wish me luck.

Painful Dog Walks

Something you don't want to do while walking these dogs.....but I did.

We were going happily along down the sidewalk this morning when up ahead I see a man walking his two little dachshunds. At the same time I accidentally step on a large rock lying on the sidewalk and manage to twist my ankle. By painfully crab walking I get the dogs to the other side of the street where I try to take a breather as Bruno and Scarface attempt to introduce their idea of friendliness to the two little wiener dogs. It wasn't fun. Then a bicyclist came around the corner, barely avoiding Scarface, who I've decided has way too long a leash.

I gave my ankle a little recuperation time and feeling sorry for Scarface and Bruno, as our walk had barely begun, we set off again. We didn't make it too far. One more detour to avoid another dog walker and it's homeward bound.

My ankle is swollen and sore. I'm walking with a major limp. There will be no more dog walks during my tour of babysitting I'm afraid.

I do have this afternoon to look forward to as I will drive across town to visit our baby chicks. Can't wait to see them.

Later this evening my daughter Vanessa is showing some of her artwork at First Thursday. I'll be there to offer support. She'll be doing some actual painting while she's there. It's a monthly event in downtown Boise which "focuses on providing downtown visitors the chance to stroll through the unique shops and galleries in downtown, while enjoying in-store entertainment and special events. "

I'll post again later.

Life With the Boys

I've never heard of this before but yesterday I washed my hair with something called "Body and Hair Wash". Really? Both body and hair wash. OK. I used it. I probably smell like my son now. But the only ones who would care would be.........Bruno and Scarface and they're not minding much of anything about me that I can tell.


The three of us went for a walk this morning. I'm happy to report I made it back alive and well. With both arms still in their sockets. Actually Scarface just pulled his leash a bit and Bruno never really did at all. Scarface is the smaller of the two but is older. Bruno follows his lead and will obey Scarface completely. They are a funny pair.

They've eaten breakfast and chewed the baseballs to bits that I bought them and now are working on destroying their frisbees. Good thing the second hand store was cheap. Tomorrow I'll pick them up some real live dog bones. Chasing the frisbees in the yard was popular for a while. Now it's destruction time I guess.

Here's what we do for entertainment. Smooch!!!

Scarface



Bruno