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Ready, Set, Go!!

Last year around this time I was lumbering thorough life with a hugeish belly wondering if I’d ever be able to move with any type of fluidity again. Now a yearish later I’m starting to move a bit more naturally  and it feels oh-so-wonderful!

I’ve committed to running every other day lately and there are days when that idea just doesn’t sound awesome. I recently had one of those ‘I don’t want to go running’ type of days.

So, I decided to take Sydney with me.

I could feel Barry’s eyes questioning my decision to drag the Chubby Pug out the door, but I secretly hoped that she might slow me down. Bear in mind that I’m already dang slow.

Anyhow, Syd and I headed down the driveway, with Maggie and Barry peeking out the window at us, Barry a bit skeptical at the idea of Syd going ‘running” with me still. The first half of our run I was definitely Top Dog and Syd was dragging behind majorly. I tugged her along not letting her sniff and she pranced along next to me a bit confused as to why I wasn’t giving adequate sniff time.

The second half of our run about did me in. First, we passed where one of Syd’s friends lives and she kicked it into high gear, almost as if she was bragging to her friend that she was out for a ‘run.’ Then, we happened to see a dog up ahead that resembled one of my parent’s dogs and BAM! Syd shot out in front like a cannon, with her ears pinned back  and I was left gasping to keep up with her…my Pug.

Well, we finished super strong with some very fast sprints and both of us entered our house panting and wanting water. All in all, I suppose you could say that I have a new running partner. I can’t say that Syd feels the same way because right now she’s looking uber-pathetic on Barry’s lap and it might take a shovel to move her.

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Too Close for Comfort

I don’t typically post two times in one day, but these were too good not to share today. Sydney has been spending time in her crate and just this morning Maggie discovered one of Syd’s last hiding spots. Poor Sydney just wants a bit of privacy. Happy Wednesday!

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The Tales of a Girl and Her Dog

My first dog was a Terrier named after my dad’s college roommate, Buzby. I hardly remember her and what I do remember is somewhat funny. My dad once told me that the two black circles on Buzby’s back were because my dad accidentally flipped some burned pancakes onto Buzby’s back. I remember contemplating that while I tried to pick at Buzby’s fur.  There are countless stories about Buzby tracking down my dad on Western’s campus and her hunting shenanigans.

Now we have Sydney and she is Maggie’s first dog. Who knows what Maggie will remember from her life with Syd, but bearing witness to their relationship unfolding is really a testament to Syd’s patience and loyalty. Of course it helps that Maggie is a great napping buddy.

It also helps that Sydney has a ton of chub to get smooshed and mooshed. We’re constantly telling Sydney what a good dog she is because she is beyond patient with Maggie, allowing Maggie to take her bone, poke her in the eye and even dip into her food.

Not once has Sydney growled, barked or batted at Maggie and for that I am thankful. Dexter and Brian came to visit today and at one point Sydney and Dex were playing a game  that Maggie wanted to join in on. After Maggie found herself in the middle of the two dogs wrestling, she fell over onto her back. Dexter and Sydney continued to play, at one point pouncing on Maggie’s forehead.  It was a bit startling, but Maggie was fine and continued to try to get in on the game with her dog Sydney.

I can’t say that Maggie will remember loving her first dog, but at least I can be her memory keeper and share with her bits and pieces of this time. I might leave out the whole ‘pouncing on the forehead’ thing, but other than that I’m excited to share the tales of Mags & Syd!