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A Poem About My House

Mama found this poem on the internet and it describes our house well.

Why own a dog? There's a danger you know,
You can't own just one, for the craving will grow.
There's no doubt they're addictive, wherein lies the danger.
While living with lots, you'll grow poorer and stranger.

One dog is no trouble, and two are so funny.
The third one is easy, the fourth one's a honey.
The fifth one's delightful, the sixth one's a breeze,
You find you can live with a houseful of ease.

So how 'bout another? Would you really dare?
They're really quite easy but, oh, Lord the hair!
With dogs on the sofa and dogs on the bed,
And crates in the kitchen, it's no bother, you've said.

They're really no trouble, their manners are great.
What's one more dog and just one more crate?
The sofa is hairy, the windows are crusty,
The floor is all footprints, the furniture dusty.

The housekeeping suffers, but what do you care?
Who minds a few noseprints and a little more hair?
So let's keep a puppy, you can always find room,
And a little more time for the dust cloth and broom.

There's hardly a limit to the dogs you can add,
The thought of a cutback sure makes you sad.
Each one is so special, so useful, so funny.
The vet and food bills grows larger, you owe BIG money.

Your folks never visit, few friends come to stay,
Except other "dog folks" who live the same way.
Your lawn has now died, and your shrubs are dead too,
But your weekends are busy, you're off with your crew.

There's dog food and vitamins, training and shots.
And entries and travel and motels which cost lots.
Is it worth it you wonder? Are you caught in a trap?
Then that favorite one comes and climbs in your lap.

His look says you're special and you know that you will
Keep all of the critters in spite of the bill.
Some just for showing and some just to breed.
And some just for loving, they all fill a need.

God, winter's a hassle, the dogs hate it too.
But they must have their walks though they're numb and your blue.
Late evening is awful, you scream and you shout
At the dogs on the sofa who refuse to go out.

The dogs and the dog shows, the travel, the thrills,
The work and the worry, the pressure, the bills.
The whole thing seems worth it, the dogs are your life.
They're charming and funny and offset the strife.

Your life-style has changed. Things won't be the same.
Yes, those dogs are addictive and so is the dog game.

Unknown Poet

Read more: http://www.dogquotations.com

P.S.- I'm that favorite one that comes to sit in your lap! 

Additional Archie Alliteration

Accessorized: I, Archie, dress up for Halloween, and always wear a charm necklace (my collar). I also sometimes try to wear the pawrents' socks.

Affectionate: I, Archie, am always ready to give and receive some affection. In fact, I huff and puff if there is a lack of affection and attention.

Abuzz & Abubble: I, Archie, am an eager and excited dog when the pawrents arrive home. I run to where I know my mama puts her purse when she comes home, and I wait there abuzz and abubble to greet her.

Admonished & Abominable: I, Archie, occasionally do something bad, like pull the stuffing out of the dog bed, and I run and hide when my pawrents reprimand me with loud, strern voices.

Happy Halloween

I had two Halloween costumes last night (because I am spoiled silly)! Papa wanted me to dress up as a Devil. Mama wanted me to be a Pumpkin.

 



 
 
 
 
 
 

  

Night, Night Archie




 


My crazy tongue sneaks out while I sleep.

Archie VS. Godzilla

Peek-A-Boo

In addition to chasing balls and my brother's tail, one of my favorite pastimes is playing Hide-and Seek.




Treat Time

Archie, Catfish & Zoe get a little treat.

27 Questions, All About Me

1.Your age?  7 months.
2. Your age when came to live with your people? I was born here with my people.
3. What color is the collar you’re wearing right now? Black with white skulls and crossbones.
4. Who is your favorite person other than the people you live with? I love everybody.
5. How much do you weigh? Almost 30 lbs.
6. Most expensive thing you’ve ever chewed up? A leg of the coffee table. No, mama just told me her sister, Donna, gave the table to her for free. So I guess the answer is Catfish's collar. I'm slowly and surreptitiously going to eat it to pieces.  
7. Do you like other Dogs? Oh yes!
8. Who is your best non-human friend? my brother Catfish.
9. Squeaky Toys or Tennis Balls? Tennis balls! Any kind of ball will do.
10. Do you like to be brushed? Yes. It feels good.
11. Peanut Butter or Cheese? If I have to choose, Peanut Butter.
12. Do your people cut your toenails? Yes, but I do not enjoy it.
13. Any formal education? Home-schooled.
14. Couch potato or Energizer Bunny? Mostly Energizer Bunny.
15. Five nicknames your people call you. Parcheesi, Archie Bug, Crazy Tongue, Little General, Lil' Pig.
16. What is your best trick? Fetching balls! I want to fetch balls all day long.
17. Do you like kitties? I'm not sure if I have seen a kitty before?
18. What did you have for breakfast? My usual dry dog food.
19. Can you hunt (aka have you ever killed anything living)? I am a bug hunter.
20. When & why was the last time you went to the V.E.T.?.Recently, for normal puppy vaccinations.
21. Where do you sleep at night? In between papa & mama on their bed. I must have my head on one of their pillows.
22. Do you like to swim? I haven't been swimming yet, so I don't know.
23. Can you make puppies? I am too young to make puppies of my own.
24. Your favorite place to visit? Anywhere outside.
25. Do you give kisses? Yes, and I will kiss for long periods of time until I am stopped.
26. Can you potty on command? I am house-trained (with a few night time can't hold it any longer, why isn't someone awake to let me out accidents).
27. To Cuz or not to Cuz? I need someone to explain this question to me because I do not understand it.

New Friends and My First Blog Tag Award

My new friends Oakley and Swisher have tagged and bestowed me with the Oops I Ate It Award!
 
Here are the rules for accepting this...

When accepting this award, you must blog about the food you have stolen when your humans were not watching…If you have never stolen any food, you must be a really good pup!! You can accept this yummy tray of cookies as your reward! Next add the logo of this award to your Blog (optional), then nominate at least 5 other furry blogs and let them know by leaving a message on their Blogs…


Since I am a really good pup, I have never stolen my pawrents' food. Or maybe it is because I am spoiled and if I wait patiently I am given tastes of everything, and thus do not have to resort to stealing. But I have stolen my brothers & sisters' dog food and treats before. And I was recently reprimanded  for stealing and chewing on a used band-aid.
Thanks, Oakley & Swisher, for the yummy award!
P.S.: This is a secret, but my mama likes to snack on dry cereal like Apple Jacks while watching TV in bed, and she will let me eat a couple too. Papa thinks this snacking is hilarious because sometimes Mama has a Froot Loop or Apple Jack stuck in her hair, or on her face, when she wakes up in the morning.

Pantsless Smarty Pants

I recently read an article about dogs' intelligence being similar to that of a toddlers' understanding of vocabulary and math. Here is a link to this interesting article: Dog I.Q. Article



So, in addition to my leisure reading of books like Marley & Me, I am now studying the dictionary to expand my vocabulary, and to be able to understand the words that the pawrents spell when they are having sneaky, secret conversations. Brother Catfish already knows what they mean when they say the letters O.U.T.S.I.D.E. and T.R.E.A.T. I think they talk about the ball by spelling it out and I am determined to learn what they are saying.



Reading makes me sleepy though.

 
P.S.: Marley & Me  was recommended to my Mama by her friend Linda (who also loves to read), and it was purchased with a book gift certificate from Linda. Thank you again, Linda!