Mama Mia and Big Guy got to keep their other grandson this weekend while his parents (Nan and her husband) went to Dallas. This is a close-up pic of Jack shortly after Nan dropped him off:
Jack is more of a challenge to keep than Tate because:
- Mama Mia doesn't pay any attention to him (she thinks he's a "Yippy little dog")
- Which leaves it up to Big Guy to watch him; and
- He doesn't fall for the "candy in the dog carrier" trick as easily as Tate does.
Jack also insists on sleeping in the same bed as Big Guy and Mama Mia. If you get up at 3AM to go to the bathroom, he follows you in there with the ball thinking it's a prime opportunity for playing some more catch.
Nonetheless, Big Guy loves Jack. Every man needs a dog and unlike Big Guy's own dog, Eddie, Jack loves hanging out with Big Guy.
(Someday Big Guy will tell you the sad story of Eddie. his pic is under the Survey at the top of the blog).
For those unfortunate Dads out there that only have cats (I'm looking at you Bongo), Big Guy wants to provide today's Inspirational Poster. You've always got your son to hang out with.
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****"Mama Mia doesn't pay any attention to him (she thinks he's a "Yippy little dog")" *****
This is me NOT paying any attention to Jack: I feed and water him, I let him outside and inside 50 times a day, I scratch his ears and belly while he lounges lazily (shedding) in my lap, and I also blindly throw the ball for him when I'm up in the middle of the night. Not to mention that I let that shedding body (Jack's, not Big Guy's) sleep in my bed.
Big Guy on the other hand, hurls a couple of tennis balls right into the china cabinet laughing when Jack skids into it and calls himself Jack's best friend. Hmph!
And he IS a yippy little dog.
Ask THAT on your next blog poll, Mr. Internet! I WILL wager that anyone that "knows Jack" will agree with me!
Well, I might not know Jack but I'm with Mama Mia on this one. Sorry Big Guy. No. Yippy. Dogs.
When you share the story of Eddie, don't forget to mention that he got his name because Rob wanted to name our unborn child "Eddie" and I was so determined NOT to name our child "Eddie" that I suggested it as your dog's name to ensure that Rob would not want to use the same name.
And I vote for YES to yippy dog.
Mama Mia -- good to see you on here!!! More! More!
So Mama Mia comes out of hiding to comment on JACK?! Take that TATE!
Jack should not be called YIPPY just because he doesn't hide under the bed all day long like some other phobic dogs. (Eddie) Jack has "personality"... just like his mom. :)
Eddie ONLY gets under the bed for these reasons:
1. I'm not home. He is a very discerning dog and only cares for my company. Although I will admit he likes you, but only if the "yipper" isn't with you...and not any more once I tell him you called him "phobic".
2. Jack is visiting. He is annoyed by the constant yipping also.
Picking on a poor previously abused dog that we rescued from a shelter...sniff, sniff.
Sorry, but I have to agree with Mama Mia. Jack(ass) is an unpleasant yippy little monster who needs to make heaven his home!
EMJAY! Why do you have to be so very angry? You just wait. One day Jack will be sitting on your doorstep with a little bow... yipping away. Just wait.
TEAM EMJAY!!!!
Big Guy,
LOVE your blog! Stalking your family "to and fro" like a desperate housewife with time on her hands. You are funny, clever, relevant (see Inspirational Posters), and helpful (don't buy a pack 'n play when a pet crate will work for both the kids and the dog). You are a voice of reason in an age of hyper-parenting and uber grandparenting...keep it comin'!
Hey Beth! Your Mom sent us a few pictures of your fam at Cayo Costa. Can't believe how big (and how blonde) SB and H are!!
Thanks for the comments! Miss seeing you and the rest of the E Clan!
Yeah, I'm with Emjay here...but you should really talk to Bek about HER experiences with pets/cats...she just sends their asses STRAIGHT to heaven without a thought...and all for new carpet...that's all I'm sayin'...Rob, time for a dog...cats are the devil.
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