A Treasury...

Well well.  It seems that I have another issue with humans and your vocabulary...

My human was talking to a friend the other day and the friend was asking how old I was.  WELL – I am very excited because I will be celebrating my third birthday at the end of THIS month.  I’m beginning to plan for the big event – a small parade and fireworks will be the order of the day.  If I can convince my human.  But more on that later.

Anyway, in the course of the discussion, my human’s friend asked how many puppies were in my litter.  My litter.  My LITTER.?!  OK.  I take offense to that word.  Seriously, WHY are puppies (and kittens for that matter) associated with a word that means the same as garbage?!   Just WHO thought THAT one up?!  Yeah – I know it is also used with other mammals – but seriously humans – you couldn't come up with something ELSE?!  If you HAD to use a word that was already in existence – why not something like a “treasury”.  I like the sound of that.  A treasury of puppies.   And it fits – partly because we ARE such treasures – and partly because we cost so much over our lifetime!!  Who do I talk to about getting that changed?!!

Speaking of “treasures” – Bucket Head was at it again yesterday.  While Frodo and I were out on our morning walk with our human, Paxton got in trouble.  As SOON as my human walked in the door, she KNEW he had done something. We walked in and his ears were all inside out.  A sure sign he has done SOMETHING.   He would NOT be a good poker player.    Yup.  He stole a screwdriver off the counter – a big one that had multiple tips.  My human never guessed he would take it – the thing was pretty heavy. With Paxton’s handiwork,  the tips don’t pop out any more.  Paxton got the “WHAT did you DO?” line – and he looked ashamed for all of about 5 seconds and then got all excited because it was his turn to go for a walk.  Too bad he chewed the screwdriver – because he clearly has a few screws loose!  Did I ever mention that my human is very patient?  VERY patient. 

Oh and by the way, there were 10 puppies in my treasury.  Talk about needing patience….

And I can’t say when my birthday is – but this much I WILL tell you.  It’s between October 26 and October 28.  I am soooo excited.

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