Our first walk across the lounge

Today was a good day.

Polar Bear showed us that she can pee like a big doggie. Right on our floorboards. Good dog.

She walked across 1/4 of our lounge today. This has got to be one of the cutest things in the world. I took a video of it and will try to post it when I figure out how to.

She's sitting pretty well, all by herself now too. Her tiny legs are getting stronger.

SHE'S SITTING & TAKING STEPS !!!

How exciting. After returning from the ballet on Saturday night 

(saw the Merry Widow at the Arts Centre)

I came home to find that Polar Bear was sitting like a normal dog.

She's SOO FAT.

Polar Bear's ears will start standing up a bit more soon. She's making little puppy noises and her facial features are becoming more pronounced. You can't see in these photos but her face is a light fawn colour & becoming so more and more each day.

Check out this great photo I found of Molly & Marius at our sons birthday party.

We've since got them different collars. 

Marius has a manly blue collar and Molly sports a pretty pink one.

I'd love to stay & chat but the smell of lamb roast teases me and I need to go cuddle up to my little Polar Bear. 

Bonne Nuit to anyone out there. I love hearing your comments and feedback. Thanks for your support

Playtime & Naptime

I've taken sooo many photos of polar bear and the doggies. 

I've taken heaps of Madden (ratbag) & Lola (ladbug). 

My favourite photos are the ones of them all together.

I'd been sick all week. The hubby took this of Molly & I asleep in bed.

Today. Playtime obviously got a bit boring for M&M who fell asleep.

I like this one because its one of the few photos you can actually see Molly's eyes.

Today - the kids playing with the doggies while I cooked dinner.

This has got to be a favourite. Besides Marius's new superhero winter jacket, I love Ratbags (Madden) giggling face as he has cleverly placed a doggie treat on ladbugs (Lola) head for Marius to gobble up.
Her expression towards him is priceless....

Revenge is sweet ...

Okay so the thing is, most of you watch it but will deny it.
Most of you actually like it. But will deny it.
"It's just on, because our kids like it" - You say.
Yeah Right!

MILEY CYRUS!

So yesterday my hubby decided to take our toothpaste with him to work.
When I realised ... it was too late. I had to use little ratbag's (our 3yr old son) glittery Dora the explorer toothpaste & I had a meeting on that morning.

There is a relevance to this. Stay with me.

The point is I got back at him because last night, I made him go to the MILEY CYRUS concert with me.

I'm 28. He's 31. 

I was pretty proud of myself. He about died of shame. When we got home I was ready to crawl into bed when this sight greeted me on our bed.

Jacques (our cat), with Polar bear and Molly.

Apparantly there was a party in our bed and we weren't invited. This was the first time I saw Jacques interacting with Polar Bear. But seriously GET OFF OUR BED, ALL OF YOU. 

Last of all here's today weigh in. 

Polar Bear is a whopping 1.1kg

Bonne Nuit

I am probably blogging too much about my gorgeous doggies, but see for yourself how cute this pics from last night are. I've noticed that little polar bear isn't actually white. 

When she's an adult she'll most likely be fawn. Her entire coat has changed in a few days.

These guys  are such an important part of our family, and the new way in which Molly especially is interacting with our newborn is still so amazing. 

I am so blessed to be a part of this experience and for our 3 yr old to see a puppy from birth and also be a part of the journey seeing it grow and develop.

GRRRR

An old dog, new tricks

Seriously though, we do have the SMARTEST French bulldogs ever. I think they're mirror images of each other in all they do. But see for yourself

Okay I may be somewhat biased. But our Marius is the Coolest
(Yes, I did mean to capitalise Coolest, to all the English majors out there).

Andrew & I have taught him several new tricks this week.
He just gets it.
Within minutes.
He's the best.

We're teaching him to turn. We're teaching him to let go of his favourite toy (this may never actually catch on though) and tonight we've taught him to stand.

Okay but I know that what you actually want is an update about our little polar bear. So here she is sleeping tonight...

Although her coat is white with a big brindle patch on her bum, I think her face will be masked fawn. Her nose, eyes and mouth are starting to develop pigmentation and are turning black. This is to protect those delicate areas on her face.  Her coat will keep changing until she's about 12-18 months, but the first few months are the most obvious. Her eyes are now fully open and her ears are almost open too. Someone described her developing ears like a blooming rose today, and its true. Imagine a rose bud slowly opening up and becoming chubby and detailed. That's just like her ears. They were sealed shut at birth and are now blooming. Can't wait to see her face in a few more weeks to see what colour it will become.

The importance of a GOOD VET & Local Pet Store

Today I write with the most heartfelt gratitude. Since recently moving to the area we weren't sure where to go to take our beloved doggies and cat. We just happened to stumble on the most amazing VET clinic that ever has existed. These are the types of people you would trust entirely with your children. I wish they could be human doctors and take care of our family's health in fact. The entire team from the receptionists to the VETS are heaven sent, honest, loving, patient, always willing to listen and offer advice, are not judgemental, and are absolute experts in their fields.  THANKYOU so much for all the support you've given our family. They go above and beyond each and every visit and in between visits. I imagine that perhaps this is what service used to be like in the golden days before technology and machines took over.

I write after returning from both a lunch visit at our VET to check on Molly and pup's health, and a quick stop in at our local " MY PET WAREHOUSE ". The manager and one of her staff there are also brilliant. There is a shop mascot called BEAR and although I keep forgetting BEAR's breed, he's huge, hairy and a total softie.  BEAR is only 6 months old but massive! With droopy puppy dog eyes and warm soft fur to cuddle up to, he's awesome. Again, what great customer service and attention to YOUR needs this place offers.