Houdini

Getting a dog has been great for Wm! Not only does he have a buddy, but it's really helping him mature. He watches out for Flip. He's already pried stuffed animal stuffing, a cat toy, and a used tissue from Flip's mouth so he doesn't choke (or get sick!) He gives him treats and feeds him. He will NOT clean up poop, though!

The other night, I went up and found Flip sleeping across Wm's legs. It was the cutest!

Then, yesterday afternoon, Wm and I took Flip on a walk in the ravine. He had a grand time! Flip came home and collapsed.

But, he still had energy to go to the dog park later! Wm came and his job was watching Flip to make sure he wasn't running off or being evil. Wm kept a watchful eye on him. And, not only that, but I saw him happily petting a whole crew of dogs!! It seems having Flip and knowing that dogs aren't scary has finally convinced Wm not be scared of dogs! Mission accomplished!!

The dog park fun was marred a bit when Flip decided he wanted to make sweet, gentle love to the face of a fat, old beagle while a giant dog had the back end. Awk-wwward. I think he just got overly excited. Steve does the same thing. ;-)

We have not figured out how to get Flip out of our bed, either. He really, REALLY likes sleeping there with us. It's driving Steve crazy. But, how can you be mad at him? I woke up this morning, and this was laying next to me:

 

He also somehow Houdinied himself out of his crate yesterday. I got home from work to be greeted at the door by Flip. WHuT. But, he didn't do anything! Nothing was chewed or peed on. I think maybe I didn't get it locked all the way so he could just push it open? In any case, I made 100% sure it was locked down today, so if he gets out, he is truly a miracle worker!!