Yesterday was dia de los Igor, the day I make my pilgrimage to Beverly Hills, CA for my weekly session with Igor my psychoanalyst. I was a bit worried about the session as I was so gosh darn happy and I was fretting that I would have absolutely nothing to talk about with him. When I got on his leather couch we made a bit of small talk about the holidays and I explained that it had gone well because we had gotten Lily. Being the smart man that he is he asked if I had a picture of her and I did have a picture at the ready just in case he asked. He did the right thing upon seeing her beautiful face, he oohed and aahed and said she is beautiful and smart and he asked things like where was she now that I was hear and what do I feed her and am I hiring a specialist in her breed to train her as she is clearly an exceptional dog. He asked how big she is and would be and what I fed her and where she pooped( you haven’t experienced real comedy until you have had your European accented highly-educated psychoanalyst ask you where your dog poops). He had lots of questions and I had lots of answers and with each answer I could see Igor falling harder for my furry daughter. Igor loves Lily and I love Igor because he loves her.
I told him what it was like since we got Lily and how I was feeling uncharacteristically happy. I did tell him about one incident on day three of Lily living with is that was less than lovely. Here’s what happened: It seemed that Lily was only interested in He-weasel and not at all interested in me. At best she seemed indifferent at worst she seemed to not know I was in the room. When he would walk in the room she would light up brighter than our dying Christmas tree.When He-weasel would get anywhere near Lily she would go mad and kiss his face and when I came around I got the cold paw and a whole lot of bupkis.
He-weasel started to worry that she was going to be a daddy’s girl and not so keen on me. I silently worried the same thing. He-weasel showed me how he played with her and tried to get me to play with her with the same exuberant and wild energy that he and Lily shared. I tried to play with Lily like he did. I tried to match his voice, enthusiasm and exuberance only it didn’t work. He-weasel tried to correct me and show me how I was not doing it like he did it. He did this not to say my way was wrong but rather was trying to show me what had worked in his bonding with Lily. It still wasn’t working for me even when I tried to do it exactly like he did and when it didn’t the tears started. I cried, “If I have to be you to get her to like me I cannot do that for 15 years, I just cannot be you.” I melted into a puddle of grief that I imagine every mother has felt when she feels she is failing to bond with her beloved.
The next day Lily and I were alone together for the day and I discovered that Lily loves-loves-loves me to hold her like a baby. She will stay in the crook of my neck for as long as I am willing to hold her. She nuzzles and sighs and relaxes absolutely in my arms. She, however, will not do this for He-weasel. When she is in his arms she is squiggly and wriggly and will not settle down. That night, after our hours of me holding her in my arms I got puppy kisses like you wouldn’t believe. I think she not only removed my makeup but also exfoliated my skin better than Dr. Brandt’s Microdermabrasion in a Jar. I got the message, I do not have to be He-weasel or anyone else to bond with my baby girl.
When I recounted this story to Igor he immediately said “this is not about Lily or about He-weasel, this is about something very old in you. This is about you learning that you have to be someone other than you for your mother to like or to love you”. Bingo! As soon as he said it I knew he was right. That was it exactly. And, I just cannot do that any longer. I can’t be anything other than me. As my new and improved good luck would have it Lily seems fine with me just as I am and I love her just as she is.
Lily update for those who are interested: One of her ears went up. She now has only one puppy ear and one full blown adult Westie ear. My girl is growing up too fast.
Hee! Oscar is mesmerised and so is WV (welyp). I am very intrigued to hear your voice (albeit puppy talk voice).
We need to compare notes on this puppy raising thing, but clearly she loves you both for different things and that is fine and perfect. What could be better than being the cuddling person?
Jaywalker: I assure you I do not do puppy talk voice with anyone but puppy and it is very difficult if not impossible to talk to her in a my regular voice, it just feels wrong.
I do prefer being the cuddling person to the wild play and finger bitten person. I am hiring a trainer ASAP. I do not know what I am doing and watching Cesar the dog whisper is just not cutting it.
You are so right, your Lovely Lily is going to grow up too fast…enjoy each moments dear! …before you know, it’s going to be prom night
Anyhow, heard puppies love to listen to our heartbeat…cuddle/baby her some more… ~SMILES*
I loved reading this post. You will see that because you are home most of the time with Lily, she will be attached to you. She will love He weasel for the fun and play, but when it security she wants, she will run to you. It’s just like being a mom and dad, truly it is.
I used to hold my dog Scotti like a baby. He would tolerate it, these dogs now don’t. I am so glad you finally got your Puppy. Now you can see how you can love her, but it doesn’t diminish in any way the love you had for Inkey. The gift Inkey gave you was being able to love Lily. Ah, I am sooo happy for you.
Lenore: I know, today puppy preschool and tomorrow prom. It just goes too fast. I hope her baby ear stays floppy for a few more months. I LOVE that floppy ear. I cannot stop kissing it. I wonder if the kissing is what made it grow so fast.;-)
Julianne: I prefer the role of comforter to the role of rough houser( not my energy). But, she seems very happy to have the two different styles of energy.
I have to admit, Julianne, there are moments when I feel slightly guilty for loving her so much and so fast. I worry what Inkey would think. Silly, huh?
Babies (!) love mommies and daddies for different reasons. There will be times when one parent is preferred over the other. Jealousy aside, this is when you get to take your bath – uninterrupted!
It is so nice you have an anaylist who actually analyzes. I heard all they do is listen and then expect you to analyze yourself; i.e., “What do YOU think it means?”
It sounds like Igor is wonderful.
There is nothing like “Mommy” love for your little one. My kitty will play with Mr. Spanish but always sleep right up against me- I wouldn’t have it any other way. 
Tessa: I am not the only one who has felt this momentary jealousy? And, it is a relief when he-weasel gets home and they have their play time together and I can drink a glass of wine without worrying that it is going to get knocked over.
No, Igor is not that kind of psychoanalyst. He has very clear interpretations and makes sure I understand them even if it means my head is going to explode because the fog of denial had been what had served as the glue of my psyche, he is good that way.;-)
Paula: I am very lucky I found such a good one and when I say that I mean that for all three characters in this drama: Igor, Lily and He-weasel.;-)
Like you, I love the cuddling and the sleeping together. That is the really good stuff.
There is something very perverse in both animals and children in that they will always gravitate to those who are least interested, if not down right hostile towards them. My mother hates cats they terrify her but when one walks in the room whose lap do they jump on? Leyla craves my attention 24/7 despite having a perfectly good father to parent her.
The last comment from Igor is wonderfully succinct and will hopefully allow you to keep moving on. I am begining to wonder If I should have a chat with him now!
So, have you let “Igor” slip out yet? And even Igor knows that everybody poops.
See, He-Weasel is doing the masculine, playing thing – I’m sure those two will be watching football this weekend – and you’ve got the nurturing thing going on. All that fretting turned out to be fretless.
I’ve seen Victoria Stillwell on It’s Me or My Dog work miracles! Not that your Lily would ever need such extreme intervention. But it does help to watch to collect preventive ideas…happy you are happy and feeling more at peace!
Such a lovely and precious video, thank you! Since I showed Lily’s photo to my daughter I opened a can of worms. She spends her evening looking on the Internet for a Westie to buy! Yesterday she cried and cried because her dad (horrid dad!) told she could not have a dog until she had her flat!!! She is totally Lilly-Westie fixated now. She has even chosen a name for her “future” Westie, she will call her Milly. Let’s see what I can do. It’s two against two. Me and my daghter again horrid dad and horrid older brother! Just wait when I show her this video!!! maybe I shouldn’t…But I won’t be able to resist! All the best. Ciao. Antonella
Oh, see Lily needs you both, she needs the cuddly you and the playful he-weasel. I’m so happy you and Lily found a place in each other’s hearts. And of course you were so jealous, you wanted Lily’s love too. It seems perfectly reasonable to me, and I have probably felt the same way. But the jealous you was pushing to hard and Lily just needed you to be yourself.
Lily is such a beauty – and I laughed so much when you said about her not quite growing into her ear yet!
I love the photo of her looking all blurry, as if she was about to dash off to do important West Highland White things! You cannot fail to be affected and uplifted by her infectious vivacity… Best of luck!
I think I’m in love with Igor. He’s GRRRRReat!
The cuteness, it HURTS me. And I’m so glad to hear that your found your own, girl-to-girl way to relate to and bond with Miss Lily. You will be inseparable cuddle-buddies, while she and He-Weasel are roughhousing playmates.
Oh, Antonella and I have the same problem – our daughters’ Westie-envy. I’ll have to check your blog when the girls aren’t around to check if there is a Lily photo/clip, because if there is…well, the noise of the ooohs and ahhs and ‘can we have a puppy?’ is just torture for them!
When we were driving to school this morning I saw a man walking his Lily-look-a-like and had to bite my tongue to as not to draw attention to them.
Btw, La belette – babies, after months of being tended to, fed, changed, bathed, fussed over most of the time by their mums, tend to do the very annoying thing of choosing Daddy as their first word. I must admit after the initial joy of hearing them say their first word, I was asking myself what I had done wrong!
Both our old and our current (female) Golden Retrievers have depended on me for daily care and comfort but obviously set Pater up as alpha male. I’ve never minded that, though, as much as the way our three daughters have gone through stages of setting their dad up on a pedestal and living in constant impatience with their mom. Thankfully, that has (mostly) passed) and I’m glad they have a great dad for their pedestal. Similarly, sounds as if Lily’s learning to appreciate both of you for your different attributes and sounds as if she’s got a great dad in he-weasel.
I hope the meter isn’t running while your analyst discusses what you feed Lily, etc. and I’m not joking. Or that you get n extra x minutes in your session.
Am loving Igor too what an insightful rapport builder.
Ok I can’t begin to tell you how many times we (i.e. petit garcon) have had to watch the vid!!
Great post Belette! Glad to hear you are loving her so much and she is loving you back. Self-revelations are a nice plus as well! Enjoy your new baby girl, and shower her with love!
That is the most adorable little dog ever!! (yeah, your post was great, but NEVER post pictures of dogs and children- that’s ALL people will talk about!! HAHAHA)
she’s the bomb.
Indigo16:He-weasel is not at all distan,remote or uninterested. He is mad for her. He calls from work to see if his furry girl is okay.
I think you should have a chat with Igor that would mean you have to come to L.A. and I could meet you!!!:-)
Unconditional love – there’s nothing better. They don’t care if you have smelly morning breath, are wearing clothes that don’t match, they don’t criticize. They are truly the superior being. Im talking about Lily not Igor.
good salient lesson, LBR! here’s sammy’s take: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbLlCxK0pHY
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Randal:No, no Igor slip as of yet.
Yeah, M. Inkey always watched football with he-weasel. He is hoping he can get Lily interested in the pig skin. He is telling her it is made of pig ears.
Irene: I have been tivo-ing Cesar the Dog Whisper but I think I will start to watch Victoria too. I am a total amateur at puppy parenting. Cats I knew what to do with. Dogs are a mystery wrapped in cuteness.
Antonella:If you want to make your daughter even more Westie crazy tell her to go to Youtube and look at all the Westie videos. They are just the cutest and I know why she cried. I cried to my dad too begging for a dog. I didn’t get one until my 41st year. I hope she diesn’t have to wait so long.;-)
I am loving your daughter!! Mily and Lily, cute!! Maybe you should show horrid dad and horrid brother the video and see if you can change their minds.;-)
Mardel:Thank you for your understanding. I did feel a bit monstrous feeling jealous but I love her so and was scared for a moment that my love was not to be requited.
I have had that feeling through out my life that in order to be loved. I could do it for hours at a time but not for 15 years of Lily’s life, and I am thrilled I don’t have to.
Let me know when the sign up sheet is available for Lily’s fan club.
Woman of no importance:Thank you!!I guess it is common for Westies have one puppy ear and one adult ear for months at a time.
The picture is actually a video. I hope come back and see Lily in action. She is off to do important Westie things like jump on soda boxes and chew bags. Her talent is extraordinary.;-) I have already learned a lot from her. She is a great teacher.
WendyB: Are you saying he is like Tony the Tiger or are you showing your doggy love with the grrrr?;-)
Sal:I know, she is really at the top of the cuteness scale. A lesser dog could not have broken Igor’s professional persona. Miss Lily and I are getting along famously.
Hello LBR & Lily from a blogger! I'm itching to buy a puppy even more seeing all these videos of yours.
Thanks for coming by and showing your support for FT 2008. I'm still working hard on mine and hope to meet the deadline myself!
Hope things are well & talk to yous soon,
Grayburn
NotSupermum:I am looking for Westie baby sitters. Can you send your girls over to babysit? It’s not like London and L.A are far apart?
And yeah, there is a Westie video on my blog. Best to keep the girls away as Lily is quite adorable in the video. She even says hello.
Oh man, that has to suck. I mean, babies are a lot more work and you are with them 24/7 and doing almost everything and then they say Daddy. Wow! I would need a double session with Igor to deal with that.;-)
Oh come on!! You coulda just swung that camera around a liiiiiittle bit and given us what we all were waiting for ….
It sounds to me like that Igor is one smart Lily loving shrink – and so he should be. Love that you are so upbeat, a joy to read. xv
Materfamilias:I talked to the trainers and they said it is usually the mom who are the softies and the men who set the limits and boundaries. It is the opposite with us. I know the importance of training for her and for us. He-weasel is not is as up for the training and his answer to any of her less than fab behaviors is “She’s just a puppy.”
Lily gets away with anything with him. I am the one who tries to implement what the books say. I think that is another reason I might have seemed less fun. But, as you can see in the video, I am still up for Lily fun.
Duchesse: I do think that his interest in Lily and the interest in the details is actually a therapeutic intervention. I complained to him about how my father and old therapist never were interested in the details of my life and I had a sense of ungroundedness in my relationships with them. I think this clever man asks me these details because it is a corrective experience to have a father like figure interested in what really matters to me.
Wow, that Igor is one sharp cookie!
DH and I are also very different in our doggie parenting style, but although they relate to each of us differently, they seem to love us both equally.
Make Do Style:He is so good. He makes me happy to be in L.A. and I get to shop in Beverly Hills before and after. I hope in time I can convince him to let me bring Lily.
I will take more videos for you and Petit Garcon. Seeing her with her football is the cutest thing ever. But, I rarely have the camera handy when she starts to play with it. I will get that footage.
Justin:Thanks, Justin!Really nice to see you. I hope you had a fantastic time in the states and are enjoying being back home in France. Miss Lily is a love and makes life so much better. I am lucky to have her.
Vodka Mom:I love her so much that I am willing to let her video eclipse my writing. That is love.;-)
So Lovely: Hee-hee! I think the true could be said for Igor. he doesn’t care if I come dressed or not, but since he is in a area that is filled with chicly dressed women I just can’t bring myself to show up in my pj’s.;-)
Sub-urbanrambler:Sammy had some serious wisdom. I love the guy in the video with the apples. What is up with that?
KT: I am putting you down as the first member. Be careful, I might make tee shirts for members.;-)
Grayburn:Hee-hee. It seems Lily had a lot to say to the bloggers.;-)
I am looking forward to reading the FT 2008. I hope I will have a less hectic January next year and I will contribute, if you’ll have me.
Braja:What? You wanted to see my apartment? My new couch? My gorgeous fridge? Is that what you are wanting?;-)
Vicki Archer:He knows better than to show less than extreme enthusiasm about my daughter. Thanks, Vicki. I am happy you enjoyed.:-)
Deja Pseu:That is why he gets paid the big bucks.;-)
Thanks for sharing that you have different styles, it is always nice o hear that you are not the only ones in this situation and that it has not negatively impacted your furry children.
This post moved me to tears. Seriously. Not only is Lily adorable (and now I want one, too), but this idea of “being someone else” to get love from another (and, yes, a mother) resonates with me. And that you – the real you and the honest you – and Lily have formed a special bond is so beautiful. Thank you for this!
Wow. Igor’s worth whatever you’re paying! Genius insight. New parenting brings up all your mother issues. You just wait
Back in the day when the Janey dogs (Ralph & Junior) were at war and the Janeys were consulting their excellent Dog Whisperer, Brandon Fouche, he advised them that dog "issues" are often a reflection of their peoples' issues and that if we pay attention we can learn a lot from dogs. Darling Lily is already giving LBR valuable life lessons in unconditional love. Miss J is so happy for you both.
Sara:It was such a deep and almost childlike grief when it seemed that she didn’t like me. I tried so hard to be like He-weasel. I so wanted Lily’s love that I was willing to try and as soon as I did and it didn’t work it brought me back to those feelings of no matter what I do is not right or not enough and then the melting occurred.
I am so happy that this piece was meaningful for you and I so hope you end up getting a Westie of your own. They are such lovely dogs and offer tremendous impetus for healing.
Thanks for sharing your reaction. It means a lot to hear that it resonates.
K.line: In retrospect his insight seems so obvious only at the time it happened I couldn’t see it, all I felt was the feeling that was totally devoid of reason and logic.
I feel sure that mother issue is just beginning to emerge. I never thought that a dog could bring this all up for me.
Miss Janey: Brandon was right. I am learning a lot about myself from Lily and I she is requiring me to grow. I wasn’t counting on that. And as much as I loved my cats they didn’t bring up as many issues. Lily and Miss Belette would love to see Miss Janey sometime soon.
Spazzy and I just watched this….and we are IN LOVE!!! Lily is absolutely scrumptious! awwwwww now I want a cute little puppy like her!
SamosSis i am just so so so happy for you.
And you have such a nice voice, btw.
Gros gros bisous ma belle,
CC
Awwwwww…….I want a crazy puppy, tooooooo! Furbabies are the bestest. My cocker loves to be cuddled, too. Everybody tells me not to baby her because it’s ‘bad’ to spoil her, but you know what? Screw ‘em. Hee… they’re just jealous.
i have this thing now. i picture those who enter my life in ‘monk’s robes.’ i feel that they have come to teach me something in addition to me sharing all the love that i can. can you imagine sweet Lily in monk’s robes:) hee hee
I am so happy that you are finding your way to and through that which has been painful for you, and too, the immense joy you are feeling so deeply. soooo good!
i had a friend who had been sad for a number years, and when her husband brought home a kitten she was so reluctant to keep it.
in no time at all she was over the moon. i’ll never forget what she said. she said… ‘just when i thought i had no more love to give.’
how wonderful it is to be able to love and to receive love and affection too!
joy and love to You!
Igor is terrific, you are wonderful and Lily is adorable. I almost like her more than I like Ace. Only almost. Ace is still number one in my hear.
Corfu Cuz: I don’t usually talk baby talk but I can’t help it when I talk to her and for you I intentionally talked more for you( instead of just one Lily.
She is amazing. I think I just taught her to play catch. It went well. It took treats but she seemed to enjoy the game, especially the treats.
Westies and cats are not famous for being friends. But, I have read that some Westies and cats do get a long.
So glad and Spazzie enjoyed my little spaz.
xoxo
Oh my, Lily is just the sweetest little puppy ever! The video was precious! Mommies and Daddies each have their special unique qualities. Lily appreciates you for your snuggles and cuddles, and He-weasel for his typical Daddy playfulness. I’m sure she just felt extra playful that one evening you wrote about. Clearly she adores you. Sounds like Lily has the best home a puppy could ever hope for
uh, that would be “heart”
Amy: I am absolutely going to spoil her. She is my only daughter so nothing is too good for her. Next week I am shopping for her her Burberry collar. Hee-hee!!!
L’air:I like your philosphy. Lily definitely is a teacher in a furry white robe.Like your friend I wasn’t sure I had any more love to give. I was afraid to open my heart again and now I am so glad that I did.:-)
Kristen: Your Ace is aces with me. I knew it was your heart and not your hear that you loved with.;-)
Igor is so wise, and Lily is adorable!
So glad you are feeling happier of late, darling!
xoxox,
CC
StatMama:Thank you!!! I love it when people love my baby. I appreciate your kind comment.
It is interesting how she is different from day to day. One day is she is nipping and today she barking a lot and yesterday she was napping most of the day. I guess she is growing so fast that she is trying out lots of different ways of being.
I am so happy that the ways of being He-weasel and I have with Lily are okay by her. It is a huge relief. Thanks again for your nice comment.
Carrie: Thank you. Glad you like ‘em both. It is nice to feel not-sad.
xoxo
I love how your puppy brought the wonderful lesson to you. Does your analyst really say He-weasel? With his educated European accent? Please say yes.
Frenchee: I feel sure that Lily isn’t done teaching me valuable lessons.
Oh, and I will tell you that he calls him He-weasel as long as you don’t mind me lying to you.;-)
I suspect that Braja meant you, rather than your flat – I kept hoping to get a glimpse too! I have been catching on what I missed while I was away and Lily is absolutely adorable. And you sound so very happy – I am so pleased for you.
I also love the new blog layout – it is much easier to read with the while background. I do miss the little picture of the weasel in the red dress though; she was sweet, though no match for Lily!
Alienne:I am so glad you are back from your trip. It sounds like you had a great time. Is that Braja meant? Hmmm…;-) Lily photos and videos I can do. Photos of me I cannot do until I get the work issue worked out. But I appreciate that you want to see silly me.
I am glad you like my new layout. I am thinking about changing my icon back to the weasel or to a picture of Lily. Which do you think?
“hello bloggers!” that was funny.
i thought of you and lily today when i saw an issue of elle decor (i think). 2 of her twins are on the cover.
Editor:I felt compelled for Lily to address her intended audience, she seemed to agree.;-)
Thanks for telling me about the Elle Decor. I am going to hit the magazine racks and see if I can find Lily’s friends.
Again La Belette, I read your post through a veil of tears. Those very insightful words of Igor’s about your reactions to the mother vs father issues and relationships brings to mind for me my cousin, who had a controlling mother, who she had to behave in a certain way to gain approval and love from. She married a man who she felt she had to also behave in a way that made him happy. When finally, after seeing a therapist who advised her that behaving in a way that wasn’t really her (which she’d done her entire life for the sake of other’s approval), was making her so unhappy, she stopped, and within 2 weeks her marriage broke down. Her husband did not want a woman who wasn’t pleasing his every whim and had a mind of her own. Fortunately, she’s much better off without him and has met a new man, who she is totally herself around and her happiness abounds.
I’m so glad that you’ve discovered the quieter, cuddlier version of mother love with Lily – who is compltely adorable. And I know what you mean about the ear thing – my whippet puppy who is nearing 2 – still has the floppy ears and I love it – she may never get the non-floppy ears.
There is much research that shows that spending good cuddle time with your dog lowers your blood pressure and relieves depression – I’m sure Igor is fully aware of this!
xxxx
Oh, and I just played the video of Lily to my 3 year old daughter who watched transfixed and was oohing and ahhing about how cute she is.
Beautiful insight you came to with your shrink.
Imogen: Thanks dear Imogen for your always palpable support and friendship. It was a huge insight. It has large ramifications, happily not with He-weasel. He-weasel has no expectation of me being anything but me and that is why I fell so hard for him. But there are times that I think he has expectations when he doesn’t and that is when this wound is triggered in me and I then get unfairly angry at my poor Woozle for something he isn’t even asking of me.
I am so happy your cousin came to this realization. Some people live their whole life out of a false self and that is a real tradgedy. I am so pleased she found someone who loves her for who she really is. A very happy ending.:-)
I have to admit I LOVE the floppy ear and I wish I could have had them both that way a little longer. Selfish of me, I know. But, she is also gorgeous with one floppy ear and she will be perfection with two up ears.
And, I have really low blood pressure so if it lowers it any more I will have to start eating hand fulls of salt.;-) But I could certainly use the anti-depressant effect Lily offers. Hey, isn’t Eli-Lily who makes Prozac?
Your daughter has such exceptional taste in puppies.Lily sends her kisses.xoxo
Utah: Really delighted to see you here. Thank you so much for your kind compliment. Animals have a lot to teach and happily my Igor helps me decipher the lessons.;-)
Aw the ear thing is so cute!
It seems to me perfectly natural that Lily has a different relationship with you and He-Weasel. It would seem odd and robotic if she didn’t!
Oh, and Igor sounds like a cool dude.
x
Lily is just like YOU… she says LOTS to say!
Love this post!
BTW…You have a very nice voice!
Okay, is it just me or is this the first time with the leather couch? Or is it just that you weren’t horizontal on the couch??? Am I panicking needlessly?
Loved yesterday’s post too, lots, but couldn’t leave a comment… waaahhhh! The ‘different internal address’ line was great, and as I recall I was turning a deep shade of green regarding the appliances.
Hugs from here to there… it is so fabulous to hear of a smile in your heart Miss LBR,
tp
Pretty Face:I keep looking at the other ear to see if there is movement.
Our relationships are very different, but we are both happy with the one we have.
Igor is cool and super smart and he wears all black, all the time!:-)
Fifi Flowers: The last couple of days Lily has been super chatty. Today there has even been howling.
Thank you, my voice is nicer when I don’t talk baby talk.;-)
TP: This is our new Microsuede leather couch from Crate and Barrell. But, actually I don’t think it is in the shot.
Thanks, glad you liked yesterdays post. I am hoping that the postman knows to forward to my new internal address.;-) We do have some great appliances. They would make me green with envy if they were someone else’s.
Hugs to you too!!!
Very sweet. But do tell: how does she slide on the Coke box?! (Apologies if the answer is somewhere within the gazillion comments . . .)
I think her tale is particularly sweet.
Awh! Love this Lily vid, she’s so vocal and active and you sound so happy.
I think Lily is the best start for the new year for you and He-Weasel. You seem so much happier and positive, and excited about the future.
Congratulations on your furchild and new home. 2009 is off on the right foot (paw)!
XX S
I just loved reading this….it made me cry, it made me laugh (it made me go "Ah-ha" and gave me some stuff to talk to MY shrink about, but I digress)….
You are amazing — thank you for sharing such a sweet & tender glimpse into your experiences with Lily and how she's touched your life. You've touched ours in turn
Miss Cavendish: I will try to get it on video. She puts her front legs on the box and with her back legs she pushes and then glides it, kind of like a scooter. It is very cute when she does it.
Juliagoolia: I couldn’t agree more. When it wags my heart beats a little faster.
Sez:She is VERY vocal. She does this hilarious thing where she is sitting contently and vocalizes all over the place at nothing in particular.
I am much happier,thank you for noticing and for your lovely wishes. Lily and I wish you and Zeus a year of perfect furry happiness.:-)
xoxo
K.L.R.:You really know how to make a weasel feel good. Thank you for your very lovely compliments. If a piece can make you laugh, cry and have realizations I feel like I have accomplished something.It is nice to feel like I have accomplished something. Thank you so much. I am touched in return.
xoxo
Tp: I just got what you are asking. I was not on horizontal on Igor’s couch. No, NEVER!!!!!;-)
Oh ma belle it’s so nice to know that you and Melle Lily find out what makes you closer.
So cute!!!!!!!!
And yes, Igor is really smart….
Big hug
xoxo
I’d prefer to be the cuddly person than the “mad player” … and the ears are very cute!
I watched the video and she really is lovely – you too with your ‘hi bloggers’. It was very sweet hearing your voice. Igor got through to the essence first try so I like him very much too.. well worth the hike (but not wearing spikes
)
You are so wonderful La Belette, I want you to remind yourself of that at least 4 times a day, okay?!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE LILLY!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DUMP THAT IGOR
AND JUST KEEP LILLY
MORE MOVIES PULEEEZE
LIKE EVERYDAY!
I’M INSANELY IN LOVE WITH LILY
XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO
why can’t I have a puppie
PS
What kind of camera did you use?
just in case I get a puppie…sigh
I tried that Dr. Brandt’s Microdermabrasion in a Jar… perhaps I should get a puppy instead.