Our first born son. Our snuggle Bunny. Yes, sweet Billy is three years old. I blogged his first and second birthday celebrations in years past and always thought that life would get in the way and we wouldn’t be able to celebrate this pup the way we used to but as it turns out we still find the time to give Billy a proper birthday party. If anything it keeps getting better every year now that Nico is older and absolutely adores his puppy.
I don’t think I’ve accurately described how Nico feels about Billy. To Nico, Billy is the center of the world. He is all that is good and right and wonderful. He is love personified. While we have to beg the kid to give us kisses, Billy is smothered in kisses all day long. First thing in the morning, Nico asks for Billy and showers him with cuddles while receptively saying, “awww Bibby!”
And Nico isn’t the only one who thinks the world of this 8 pound bundle of love. Jeremy and I are pretty crazy about him too. As soon as Nico goes to bed at 8pm, Billy becomes king of the castle. And Lord knows he appreciates it. As much as Nico loves Billy, ol Bill hasn’t quite fallen in love with him as much as he loves me and Jer. So he loves his alone time every night with us and we gladly hold him and pet him as he falls asleep. He is one spoiled dog and he likes it just fine.
It isn’t always roses with Bill though, this year of his life we introduced a bark collar and while it has curbed the excessive barking somewhat, he is still ever on guard for murders lurking around the house. And of course there is the retaliation poops on the carpet when we aren’t giving him enough attention for his liking. And if that puppy steals Nico’s toast one more time I might just have to sell him on craigslist.
But of course I only kid, he makes our family complete and we often say as he is cuddled up between us at night, “what would we every do without Billy?” Love you sweet puppy. Happy birthday!
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