Quiet Tea Time

This is what happens if I try to have biscuits with my tea!

I love my Tom Dog; but he is really a demanding soul. Without a word, he will let you know all the shortcomings of life with Paul and me. As evidence above, we stoutly refuse to share chocolate. He doesn't believe us when we tell him puppies can't eat chocolate. By the way, he will soon be eight years old, but I can't bring myself to refer to him as the dog, he will always be my Puppy Dog.

The Puppy Dog does NOT like it when we have to leave.

 Five days a week, Paul leaves the house. Tom Dog prefers he stays home. Life is good for The Tom Dog, when we are both at home and paying attention to him.

 When we can't bring him with us, he must stay in his "den". He has severe separation anxiety, and the den is the safest place for him to be. But - he cries, and frets until our return. As soon as we start collecting coats, etc. he goes into his den and starts making us feel guilty - how DARE we leave without him!

Life is good when Tom Dog is involved.

Then there's my quiet tea time!

Usually, after Paul has gone for the day, and I have a quiet time before I start my day, I like to relax with my tea. Recently, I took this time to begin gathering my thoughts and ideas for my new book. It was shortly after Christmas, and I had some shortbread left over, so I added a few pieces with my tea.

I don't dare turn my back!

Yes, I gave him a piece of shortbread, but if I turn my back, he will also drink my tea! Preparing meals is an adventure. He really believes the dog food in the bowl is for some other dog, not the one living with us. His face tells me I am wasting my money - the food I make for us, is for everyone, including him! He will plant himself under foot in the kitchen while I am cooking, just in case I change my mind and feed him a morsel.

I love this dog, as I have loved every dog we have had throughout my life. Every one has had their own special lovable quirks, and has made my, and my son's lives more interesting! That is a blessing. Thank you God for pets!

Have a Great day!

Phoebe Brown.