This Boy...

This boy holds some of my greatest joys. He is precious and sweet, loving and giving. He is absolutely adorable and incredibly funny. He is very, very smart and makes my chest swell with pride. I love this little monkey so much it makes my heart ache.

This boy also holds one of the greatest challenges of my life. He is stubborn to a fault, king of the quick come-back, too smart for his own good, and very argumentatively frustrating. At the tender age of 10, I can already tell it won't be long before he can talk circles around me. God, I'm gonna need your help with this one, big time. This little jewel is gonna need some polishing. I'm quite sure I'll get some of my rough edges knocked off in the process. ;)

Pets

I love my pets! They really are so much fun! 

We've had our Georgie now for about 6 years. He was a gift to me when I had a hysterectomy. He was never one for snuggling, but loves to lay next to me. He seems to be relaxing that rule a bit as he gets older. Even if he is a little aloof, he's my sweet boy. He's a gorgeous gray and has golden eyes.

Our Sophie is about 5. We got her when Georgie was a year old because he was lonely. She's a little princess who loves to be snuggled and to let George bathe her. And she squeaks. It's so cute! No meowing for her... Squeak! She's a tortie with an orange and white necklace (befitting her princess status) and beautiful golden eyes.

Our newest addition is Ray Charles, so named because he's blind in one eye. We think he's a pug/daschund mix. He's a rescue and a 14th birthday present to Robby. He has a marvelous underbite and is ridiculously happy. He loves his boy with his whole heart. We think he's about 2-1/2. 

It amazes me how much pets can enrich our lives. One of my favorite things is to chill with animals surrounding me. I find it very relaxing. Another jewel from heaven.