Thursday, July 25, 2002
Heather: It's been a while since I've blogged, but this is worth sharing.
We have a dog, an almost 2 year old Brittany-beagle mix. I can imagine worse mixes, such as a Chihuahua and a Rottweiler (that bad an attitude in a huge body?!), but let's face it: that's not a likely combo unless Dad is REALLY determined. Anyway, to my story: Maddie is fascinated by the dog food. The facts that it's about the size of Cap'n Crunch, fits easily into her mouth, is within reach, and in a shiny steel bowl all combine to a lodestone.
The bowls are also serving a purpose: teaching the word NO, which she hears frequently as she gets into either the food or water.
This afternoon was a perfect example. She's gunning for the dog's dishes, I shout, "NO!" Immediately she becomes absorbed in the slice of zwieback she's been carrying with her. I've never seen her so interested in her food, and with the word she instantly must contemplate the pattern of the air bubbles.
About the dog: she's good with the baby. I don't think she realizes sometimes how easy it is to tip Maddie over, but she's very patient as the baby pulls on whatever she can.
We have a dog, an almost 2 year old Brittany-beagle mix. I can imagine worse mixes, such as a Chihuahua and a Rottweiler (that bad an attitude in a huge body?!), but let's face it: that's not a likely combo unless Dad is REALLY determined. Anyway, to my story: Maddie is fascinated by the dog food. The facts that it's about the size of Cap'n Crunch, fits easily into her mouth, is within reach, and in a shiny steel bowl all combine to a lodestone.
The bowls are also serving a purpose: teaching the word NO, which she hears frequently as she gets into either the food or water.
This afternoon was a perfect example. She's gunning for the dog's dishes, I shout, "NO!" Immediately she becomes absorbed in the slice of zwieback she's been carrying with her. I've never seen her so interested in her food, and with the word she instantly must contemplate the pattern of the air bubbles.
About the dog: she's good with the baby. I don't think she realizes sometimes how easy it is to tip Maddie over, but she's very patient as the baby pulls on whatever she can.
