Beginning Again with Ben

Ben slept better last night, so that makes today a better start already. Ben’s first night here he was having a difficult time adjusting to sleeping on the bed, and believe me, him getting in and out of bed is a noticable thing! LOL!!

The first night he was still wary of Alley, my Boxer and I could tell he didn’t want to interfere with her territory, and she had claimed me as hers. By yesterday afternoon, Ben had decided he did not acknolwedge Al’s claim and I was now his. They even had to have some words over it, until i set them both straight.

I’m surprised at how quickly he has bonded to me. It’s in his nature to protect/guard, but I am still amazed at how fast he has centered on me. He stands in between me and everyone and everything else already, however, he is quicker to accept, where Al takes her time. They are a wonderful pair.

This morning was hilarious as he and Al romped around the living room. I hadn’t seen her play like that in a long time, since Topper left me. It brought tears to my eyes, I won’t lie. Add on to that, watching Ben play is like watching a car wreck and you can begin to understand how awesome it truly was. When he gets to moving, bouncing and charging, he is awe inspiring. I can’t take my eyes off of him, wondering what is going to break and being amazed every second that he is truly so agile. This morning he brushed the coffee table, the first time he’s hit anything, and that was mostly my fault because I put something in his path and he moved around it.

I just went out to my car, in preparation for a dog park trip, and I was amazed at the amount of hair clinging to my interior. I shook out blankets and made the back seat more comfortable and there will be a strict no front seat rule this time. I also wiped it out the best I could to get rid of the already present hair, but, a trip to the detailers may become a regular occurence.

We’re on our way in a few minutes to the dog park. I’ll take the camera. There is water and Al LOVES to swim and I’ve been told Ben may get in too. I’ve also packed extra towels!!! It’ll never be enough though… I can tell you that right now.

Funny thing last night. I was preparing a bath for myself and Ben thought it was for him. No joke he kept trying to get in. Not just your kinda want to get in either. I was physically holding him back and he kept putting his front feet in the tub. At least we won’t have any troubles with bath time!

He and Storm have pretty much forgotten each other’s existence, so that is nice. Storm is one of my two cats. Pebbles has only seen him from a distance and decided she immediately hated him. Of course she already hates Alley so this is not a new development. Pebbles has already staked claim to the space above the cupboards in the kitchen and she has her own room for cats only, so, I’m not feeling overly sorry for her.

OK, we’re off to the park. Check back for pictures later!!!