Fun and Games

It's amazing to me what a difference a dog can make in someones life. Before Alex and I lived together, I spent countless dollars on doggie day care so that Darcy could have the love and attention she deserved while Alex and I traveled and spent time together. Since Alex got up for work so much earlier than I did, sleeping at my apartment wasn't always the choice. While Alex's building did allow dogs, he wasn't exactly thrilled with the idea of a little one jumping on his nice white couches and risking the chance of " an accident." I understood, of course, but longed for the days that we wouldn't have to worry about these types of things or spend money to make everyone's life easier!

Well, once Alex moved in, the majority of our problems were solved. We no longer had to worry about doggie proofing an apartment because mine was already done and doggie day care seems like something in the past as I haven't had to check Darcy in for the longest time...

What I didn't expect to happen, was for Darcy and Alex to bond so quickly. I know how much I loved her, but it was such a shock to see that they were building such a close relationship.....She literally goes nuts when she hears him down the hall coming home, she barks constantly until he gives her attention and genuinely listens to his commands...(I am clearly not the pack leader- Cesar Milan would not be pleased with me) Every night she positions herself under the covers between the two of us and every morning she is the first one there to lick his face and say good morning. One thing Alex will attest to is that he loves it when she licks his toes...I know its gross, but you probably like it too.

A special treat that Darcy gets from Alex is a thing we like to call "Fun and Games" or "F&G" for short. This is when Alex plays with Darcy for a good 10-15 minutes and pretends he is on the football team as a quarterback getting ready for a hike or as a wrestler giving a "donnybrook". Sometimes he holds her up in the air sometimes he pins her and sometimes he just chases her around the room. Darcy usually runs into her house and then always comes back for more. She just loves it. Its so entertaining to watch that it brings the biggest smile to my face.  My two favs...hanging and havin some good clean fun. Yesterday morning, he was sitting on the couch after our morning run and wanted to make sure Darcy had done her stretches for the day as well...This is just one of those funny positions he puts her in while playing "Fun and Games"...it was so cute that I had to take some action shots.