I wish I was blogging w/ some updated pics of Will and maybe a shot or two of gigantic Duke, but that's not going to be the case today. Instead I'm going to update you on life.
As stated Duke is getting gigantic, he's 5 1/2 months old and weighing in around 50-55lbs. He's beautiful, full of energy and if you come over to see us, more than likely, you'll get "Duked" as my sister puts it. We are working on training, but as most big dogs do, he thinks he's a lap dog, so you sit down and he's all over ya, in a loving muddy paw kind of way. We had to get a shock collar a few weeks ago to assist in training and I must say of all the things we've spent money on for that dog, food included, that was money well spent. Duke obeys extremely well in the front yard, never chasing after people in the street, won't enter the street at all and comes when called instantly. We are getting there w/ him, he's definitely a smart dog and will be able to stay w/ us instead of go to the farm, which was where I was ready to send him about a month ago.
Will is talking so much lately, some of which Michael or I have to translate for everyone, but he's really getting vocal. He's putting 2 words together pretty well and working on 3.
A few things he says:
"Hot Dog"- Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
"Bye Bye Do Do"- Bye Duke
"Wav Woo"-Love You
"Shashu"-Chocolate
"Pease"-Please w/ instense belly rubbing
"Tant Tu"-Thank You
"Shashul"-Shovel
"BaaaTaaBaa"-Basketball
He says a ton more but those are my favorites.
He loves to dance in his car seat and mostly to rock music. Will is a big fan of the Nickelback song "This Afternoon" As well as Def Leppard & pretty much anything w/ a beat. We'll have to stop listening to the Nickelback song when he starts understanding the words, but he loves to head bang. We jam to the Hot Dog Dance song too. Needless to say Mickey Mouse is a huge his at our house
With summer here, he's sooo into swimming. He's spent several evenings so far in Papa's hottub w/ the water slightly warmed. Loves walking around the perimeter because I don't have to hold on to him. Of course he takes the occasional beeline straight across the hottub and tries to drown himself but I'm on point for those occasions for quick grabs. I suspect we'll be spending a lot of time in the pool this summer.
We are so happy summer is here, we spend 95% of our days outside. I feel extremely guilty making Will stay indoors when he wants out so unless we NEED to be inside we aren't. He's been a big helper this season getting the landscaping ready; he's quite handy w/ a shovel and rake. He even has his own pair of gloves which up to this point have only been used as a chew toy for Duke. Will is good about sharing. ; )
Life truly has been a bit nuts, Michael's been off and on with traveling and I or we seem to be constantly chasing after Will. I walk in every night and look longingly at my camera and think "man I need to take some pictures, Will is changing quickly" Then he's off on his adventures the next day w/ us in tow and no camera. I did however purchase a Flip Video and will be receiving it next week, so funny videos to come.
Hope everyone has a safe and fun holiday weekend. See ya next week w/ fun lake footage of Will & Duke. Crossing my fingers the weather stays nice!
