Thursday, September 22, 2011

Ferdinand's Hiatus

Well Ferdinand has had a few amazing months.  His mom went back to work on a local contract which meant she didn't have to travel for the first time in many years.  As a result his mom and dad got pregnant!  Now, quite some time later, Ferdinand now has a little sister - Zoey Jane!  Ferdinand wasn't entirely certain of Zoey when they first met, she did smell odd and screeched like an owl at all odd times, but now he's pretty happy she is here.  As the Big Brother he now stands guard wherever we go.  Mom's home all the time now, but taking walks isn't exactly easy, so he tries to help by staying super-close to the pram while we take walks.  He used to just be frightened of some dogs, for his own sake.  Now he fears those dogs for Zoey's sake and takes a very protective stance when they bark in the distance.  In addition to all this change, his older sister, Denali, has had her much-needed knee surgery and is relatively invalid from the activities the two used to enjoy.  While the family is getting out more now than they used to, it's still different.

Denali, Ferdinand, and Zoey would all really like their own rooms and a yard to play in, so Mom and Dad are putting their hip loft on the market and looking for a more traditional home to be in.  It's not easy because of the real estate market, but we have hopes things will happen in good time and before long Ferdinand will have his own yard to mark-up, tear up with puppy/kitten like energy, and all the kids will be able to play together outside.

Ferdinand has definitely not been wasting his months in the loft, he's actually written three children's books about his adventures.  He hopes Mom will publish the books for him, for other kids to read, so they learn not to judge Ferdinand or other puppies just by what they look like, or what they've heard which may not be about Ferdinand at all.  He really hopes they see what a fun, lovable, and loyal pup he really is.  Maybe he'll put some of the books here...he's been such an AMAZING puppy, and the world will smile when they read of his antics...

...to be continued.