Monday

Meet the Puppies!

The puppies have been with us almost a week; when they go to their forever families (and my oldest goes back to college) our house is going to seem too quiet and empty!  The last 6 days have been a whirlwind of cuddles and puppy kisses and newspapers and laundry.  And it's been awesome.  I have 3 teenage boys and these boys are reduced to giggles and baby talk when they see them.  
Our 'favorites' change almost every day.  

The Boys.  They are both sensitive and clamor for attention.  
Spanky - the big boy.  He's stocky with a little more wirey coat than the others. His face melts your heart.  He's a bit of an 'Eddie Haskell', he instigates and picks on but when you get to the pen, he's the one sitting innocently just looking at you like 'what? I'm just sitting here'.  He's also the one who will be awake when the others are sleeping and want one on one time.

Spade - the little boy.  He is tiny and squirmy and loves to pounce on his siblings.  He likes to explore when given freedom and will only want a quick hug so he can move on to find something else to do.  

The Girls. They are soft and sweet, most of the time.  Sisters to the core!

Darla - honestly, I didn't think she could be softer.  She is spunky but not rough, loves to be held and is starting to explore when given a little freedom.  

Twinkle - not going to lie, she's the bossy 'big sister'.  She is sassy and wants the attention on her.  She has been caught pulling tails, blindsiding siblings with pounces and rollovers, and climbing over others to be the one picked up first.  She is soft and fluffy with pretty markings on her face.  

Noel - (she's my favorite, shhhhh). She has beautiful markings and a tiny cute face.  Her coat is shorter but is still soft.  She is a little more shy than the others but not skittish or a wallflower.  She is usually the one getting her tail pulled by Twinkle.  I could hold her all day.  She doesn't mind being on the bottom of the puppy pile when sleeping, she'll adjust to get comfortable while not disrupting the others. Very sweet girl!

Snowflake - the baby.  She is the one who stands out the most because she is a lot lighter and tiny.  Her coat is shorter and a little flatter than the others.  We love to let her out and watch her go.  She can dish it but she can't take it!!  She will act all crazy and instigate rumbles but the minute someone starts something with her she retreats.  She keeps our Jack Russell on his toes.  She can make him jump back when she tries to act 'fierce'.  She's a crowd favorite when we have visitors.  She likes to play tug with a toy with a brother or sister.  My 6'5" boy likes her a lot and it's a riot to see this little girl in his big arms.  

We can't wait to see how they change over the next couple of weeks.  It's been fun having them, and I have loved seeing my three boys gather around the pen together talking to them, comparing their personalities and sharing their antics. In a house with four men (and me) two dogs and a cat, they will be ready for any kind of family.  
They are paper trained and have been good about keeping their sleeping mat clean.  
They are perfect.  I do not know how anyone could choose one over another.