mac pitched a fit that I DARED to tell him to pick up toys and that he could only play DS if he did homework AND that he had a bedtime. A FIT. did not pick up one damned toy. BUT, also did not pick up the DS and did pause the tv when I said no more. So like halfway to compliant? getting him over this thing about not helping to clean AT ALL is so very toddler-ville. do not want.

Mountains!

Hee! Yeah, it's been gorgeous here, today. The mountains are so crisp and clear, it's like you can reach out and touch them.

And irises! I KNEW they looked familiar, but I've only ever seen them in photographs/paintings. Never in real life. And now they're in my YARD!

Truly, this is a wondrous, magical place.

xposting from Bitches, Barb said:

I think you'll get a giggle out of the bichon with 'tude we encountered and Jasmine's reaction.

Totally. It's the wee ones you have to look out for, I always say.

Which is why I was so proud of the Frenchie's people this morning. They got past the 'he's so cute, he can get away with anything' phase AND, they called me before the problems got a foothold. Bless them for doing right by their little guy.

As for smart vs. not so smart dogs...The not smart ones are SO much better to deal with, I tell you what. The ones who get bored because they are so smart, or who problem solve themselves right into anxiety and illness just make me sad.

Every time someone says they want a smart dog, I shake my head sadly. DON'T do it! Revel in the ease of the dumber dog! Since Bowser is unlikely to go to university, you really don't need super smart!

Barb, do you have an extra bedroom? I may need to visit and actually certify that your view is not photoshopped.

sara, I just closed everything up here. Had a few unexpected door slams because of the wind tunnel in the house. It did make for hilarious cat antics, as Lucky and Reggie both flew down the steps and hit the couch full-bore as they slid across the tile while trying to corner. It must have been bad at your place if Loki didn't want to go outside.

Kat, that's a cute idea.

Barb, do you have an extra bedroom? I may need to visit and actually certify that your view is not photoshopped.

I do, my darling. It's got a lovely, comfortable bed. Lots of pillows. Have a full liquor cabinet and a small, but growing wine rack. Kitchen's always stocked.

IOW, my doors are always open to Buffistas.

The wind is nuts! I'm having to close windows as well. It's nicely cool though. Good sleeping weather. Hm. There's an idea. Sleep.

The ones who get bored because they are so smart, or who problem solve themselves right into anxiety and illness just make me sad.

We've always admired Basenjis, but honestly, they're so high maintenance because they are So. Freakin'. Smart. I want an intelligent dog, but not one I'm going to have to worry about outsmarting me.

Wind has made Loki CuhRAZY, Maria. He's currently passed out, but was a psycho asshole most of the day, lurking in windows to recharge the craxy and go after Devi and MK. I took the squirt bottle to him after I picked up Devi and she was nonstop growling. She's asleep in her fireplace throne now, unbothered.

Of course, all that yardwork I did today? Sweeping the sidewalk and steps and giving the ivy and bushes a haircut? Well, half of that is undone by the wind. Fucking magnolia leaves from the next block up are my nemesis.

IOW, my doors are always open to Buffistas.

Good to hear. I have a lot of vacation time that I must use up, and I'm trying to be better about traveling for pleasure rather than business.

Wind has made Loki CuhRAZY,

Suh-nerk. You mean more CuhRAZY than usual, right? Though I'm chuffed to hear he hasn't aggravated her enough to displace her from the royal pillow. How is MK doing?