What am I, a dog or something??

A perk of having a toddler in the house... Toddler sized furniture which fits a thirty (ish) pound dog body juuuuust right. 

For some reason, my Dad doesn't understand that this is Rhett's new chair now, not the kids. I've tried to explain it by cleaning my bum on it, wiping my muddy paws on it, and knocking the small people off it it at All opportunities... But still he doesn't get it. Yesterday Rhett Bostrom was sound asleep, when suddenly I was lifted off my snoozy chair and deposited on the concrete outside!!!!

I was outraged. This is not a soft bed! Immediately I took my frustration out by soft jawing Elmo (and Maaaaybe not totally soft jawing when Elmo's leg fell off, oops...) Elmo is one of the toddlers favorite toys that's been missing.... well, haha missing for the toddler that is, but really was stashed outside under the fence to fester in the rain a last week... No one could find him anywhere!!! Rhett Bostrom = Brilliant. A perfect chew toy for afternoons like these. Then because Rhett Bostrom is a people Pleaser, I tried. Really tried to get comfortable.

But, who can sleep on concrete??? Really rude to expect that, what am I, a dog or something ?? So, Rhett Bostrom played a little game of take me off the chair and put me outside, I'll come back in and get back on. Only a few rounds later, guess who won..

Whose the stubborn one now dad??? And we both settled in for a nice night of football in the playroom. Winner winner Rhett Bostrom dinner.

Hats horrible hats

Well, my mom did it again. Apparently when my hair grows out i get burrs and leaves stuck in it and I drag then all over the house... (my fave thing to do!!) Well? Apparently that means it's time ... 

I mean, personally I think I look great with my hipster locks... But anyways.... Off I went to attack the groomer for an afternoon of sedated fun, and when I came home, did Rhett Bostrom get a nice warm coat??? NO. Instead she got me a hat.

So here I am, half drugged,  wearing a cap, and then... She decided to take me to the playground... With my brother...

At first , I resisted. I mean, who wants to walk a toddler?? They never go in the right direction, they get distracted by other kids, and always pull. But then, I taught him how to use the slide.

Rhett Bostrom loves the slide!!! And then I showed him how to go up ladders. Rhett Bostrom loves playgrounds. But not children, still hate children, obviously.

And, at the end of the day? I guess my hat kind of kept my ears warm... Maybe I kind of like it even... Maybe.

I MIGHT even like my brother. A little.

Hating on the kiddos (kinda)...

So, Rhett Bostrom has a little confession. Maybe, just maybe, the kids aren't so bad...

They have this great new place, the "toy room". Rhett Bostrom LOVES toys. But even more, Rhett Bostrom LOVES that the kids get to eat in the toy room, and then get distracted by toys.... 

I mean, Someone has to take care of the forgotten snacks before they spill!!  It's the responsible big brother thing to do. The best part?? Mom can't stay mad at this guy. 

Rhett Bostrom is a lover, not a fighter. 

Thankful for Rhett Bostrom

LRhett Bostrom is thankful today. Thankful for a place at the holiday table. 

Thankful that mom sneaks Rhett Bostrom a nip of watered down wine after dinner.YUM

Cheers!!

MV bound!!

Rhett Bostrom has a bad feeling about this...

First dropped off yesterday for a full sedation and groom... Then today Forced  to get up before noon... Then She dressed me in a too tight polo with the collar popped... 

This can only mean one thing. MV bound... I.e. 30 hours in the car.... 

Rhett Bostrom = not excited (yet)...

Toddler trauma

Well, it's official. There may be a perk to having a toddler for a brother...

Yup, that's right. The toddler bed... More

Commonly known as the "Rhett Bostrom get down" bed. Yes, Rhett Bostrom loves the toddler bed.

Unfortunately, sometimes the toddler tries to join in.. Apparently he thinks it's "his" or something... Now, after getting grumpy a few times, Rhett Bostrom realized, the toddler reads and snuggles!

Rhett Bostrom loves a good snuggle!!!

This toddler character might not be so bad after all!! #brotherloving !!!

The toddler years

Where has Rhett Bostrom been lately

You may be wondering????

Trying to avoid the toddler. Everywhere Rhett Bostrom goes, there he is...

He even ruined Rhett Bostrom's Christmas card solo photo opps.

No escaping the toddler.

Someone help me!!!!!!! What's an aging cocker spaniel to do????!!!! 

Green eyed dragon

Yesterday Rhett Bostrom was out for a car ride with mom and Aunt Allison (Rhett Bostrom's faaaaavorite person evah) 

... Oh yeah, and him, the toddler.... So, We swung by Starbuck drive through, and I thought yay! My favorite place! But did Rhett Bostrom get a latte? Or a mocha? Or even a pupp whip??? NO. Nothing. But guess who did...

Rhett Bostrom is

NOT pleased. There was no chip sharing either. Selfish toddler. Rhett Bostrom was very sad but then was allowed to ride shotgun with mom to make up for it. It was a GOOD day.

Very good! No toddlers allowed in the front after all!!!

Happy Rhett Bostrom. 

I'm on a boat

Stress, stress, stress... Well, not for Rhett Bostrom who is still summering on the vineyard... Spent the day on the boat with the little guy yesterday--

Rhett Bostrom was a liiiiittle upset that only the baby was supposed to be under the sun parasol... I mean, black fur absorbs alot of heat! Luckily Rhett Bostrom can "back the truck up" like a champ and ended up at least half way under with baby colt before mom noticed... And then ejected me to the dog section!!

Three dogs on a boat.... Not a bad way to spend the day!

Rhett Bostrom no likee

Rain rain go away. Rhett Bostrom is NOT a big fan of the rain. Hates hates hates getting paws wet. Also hates to see the rain out the window. Today, since its pouring, Rhett Bostrom spent the morning stock piling favorite toys by the window.

Had to stockpile them there because Rhett Bostrom does not go near windows on rainy days. Might get wet. Instead keeps an eye on the toy pile from afar...

And the worst thing about the rain?? Rhett Bostrom is stuck in a belly band .

And not just one band. They doubled up with two to be extra sure I couldn't take a panic pee in the house today. It's so hard being Rhett Bostrom sometimes,

So hard.

Busy life

So much to say, so much to say.... But for now Rhett Bostrom is heading to the Poge for a brother loving morning. 

Laters! 

And the livin was almost easy..

Earlier this morning Rhett Bostrom saw all the tell tale signs of beach day preparations.. Beach bags being packed,  baby bottles being pre mixed, baby apple juice hydrating, bathing suits going on...

And well, Rhett Bostrom just knew that if he didnt act fast, he wouldn't be included. So, after a quick escape out the back door and a firm bottom planting next to the stroller while ignoring all calls to come back inside, Rhett Bostrom was in the mix. 

Once mom put on the life preserver, Rhett Bostrom was good to go. Boat time!!

But, much to my dismay, did Rhett get to join the fun at the beach club??

Well, no, no he did not. Someone was left in the boat!!!

Poor Rhett Bostrom, tied to the dock for the day...5 whole hours!!!! There had better be ice cream on the way home...

Rhett does Espresso Love

Nothing like starting the day off with a good double shot latte!

All the way to the last drop!

Off to the boat!

Ahhhh island life

Well we made it. It was a long, long trip, especially that last 100 miles, but then we were here!!

The one big bummer of island life is that my Grammy makes me wear dog diapers in the house since she knows about my,ahem, pee problems...

I secretly don't mind them that much since they remind me of when I lived in NYC with my mom and wore dog clothes every day. So, here we are, 3 dogs, 2 horses, one baby and mom and dad all crashing at Grammys house on MV. We don't even know when we are going back!!! Weeeee!!

Rhett Bostrom is loving life again. No more boring 100 degree days stuck in the house, now it's full of beach and boat rides, and long walks chasing birds!!

Rhett Bostrom is NOT going home anytime soon....