Petal is 3!

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Today Petal is 3 years old.
When the heck did that happen?
Probably while I was sleeping, because I'm pretty sure she was still this small just yesterday.

So far we've celebrated with a new toy, cookies, a mini photo shoot, and some crazy time play time outside with our houseguest, Pepper.
All things that Petal enjoys.

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She was totally into ripping up that paper until she found the hidden cookie within, then it wasn't so much fun anymore.

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"All of that for one cookie? I don't think so. You open it, human."

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I have to say, Pepper runs insanely fast. She kept up with Petal well.
There's also something about watching a little dog run that is so funny, and adorable, to me.

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They're all snoozing as I type this, so I think it's safe to say they've had a pretty good day so far. And seeing as Petal was the first to go down, I think she has had a good birthday.
I still can't believe she's three.

I'm so grateful to have this amazing dog in my life.
She makes me laugh and she makes me smile. She makes even the bad days brighter. She keeps me on my toes. She offers the sweetest snuggles and the silliest antics.

The morning after Ella passed away I was sitting on the couch, moping and losing myself in it all, in all the 'what ifs' and 'I can't believe... ' and Petal looked at me and then walked away. At the time, I didn't realize how deliberate that look was, but thinking back on it, I can't help but believe that it was very deliberate. At the time, I thought nothing of it until she came back with a packaged fish from the kitchen sink (where it had been defrosting in hot water). She just casually walked into the family room with the clear packaging swinging back and forth in her mouth and she looked right at me again, making eye contact with me and forcing me to come back into the present and out of my own guilt-ridden thoughts.
"Petal! What do you have?" I asked her.
She bowed her head and then jerked it upward as she released the package, sending it flying underneath the dog cot. Then she looked at me and I swear if dogs could talk she would've said, "Noooothiiing." in a tone that should imply innocence, but really implies the exact opposite.
On a normal day this would've just been a silly, normal, thing to giggle at and then post on Facebook or here, on the blog, but since it wasn't a normal day— it was far from a normal day— it meant more than that. Which probably sounds silly, but it's all about the timing. I really needed that, that reason to smile and to laugh, and Petal gave me that just when I needed it the most. I think she knew it was what I needed. I don't believe for a second that it was just a coincidence or that she was "just looking for a snack"* if that had been the case, she would've ripped open the packaging and eaten the fish, she certainly wouldn't have shown it to me and then thrown it away.

So thank you, Petal, for being the sweet, loving, goofball that you are.

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*If you want to believe it was "coincidence" or just my dog "misbehaving" that's okay with me.
Just keep it to yourself. ;)

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Two Collies and a Mutt: Petal is 3!

12.06.2012

Petal is 3!

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Today Petal is 3 years old.
When the heck did that happen?
Probably while I was sleeping, because I'm pretty sure she was still this small just yesterday.

So far we've celebrated with a new toy, cookies, a mini photo shoot, and some crazy time play time outside with our houseguest, Pepper.
All things that Petal enjoys.

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She was totally into ripping up that paper until she found the hidden cookie within, then it wasn't so much fun anymore.

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"All of that for one cookie? I don't think so. You open it, human."

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I have to say, Pepper runs insanely fast. She kept up with Petal well.
There's also something about watching a little dog run that is so funny, and adorable, to me.

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They're all snoozing as I type this, so I think it's safe to say they've had a pretty good day so far. And seeing as Petal was the first to go down, I think she has had a good birthday.
I still can't believe she's three.

I'm so grateful to have this amazing dog in my life.
She makes me laugh and she makes me smile. She makes even the bad days brighter. She keeps me on my toes. She offers the sweetest snuggles and the silliest antics.

The morning after Ella passed away I was sitting on the couch, moping and losing myself in it all, in all the 'what ifs' and 'I can't believe... ' and Petal looked at me and then walked away. At the time, I didn't realize how deliberate that look was, but thinking back on it, I can't help but believe that it was very deliberate. At the time, I thought nothing of it until she came back with a packaged fish from the kitchen sink (where it had been defrosting in hot water). She just casually walked into the family room with the clear packaging swinging back and forth in her mouth and she looked right at me again, making eye contact with me and forcing me to come back into the present and out of my own guilt-ridden thoughts.
"Petal! What do you have?" I asked her.
She bowed her head and then jerked it upward as she released the package, sending it flying underneath the dog cot. Then she looked at me and I swear if dogs could talk she would've said, "Noooothiiing." in a tone that should imply innocence, but really implies the exact opposite.
On a normal day this would've just been a silly, normal, thing to giggle at and then post on Facebook or here, on the blog, but since it wasn't a normal day— it was far from a normal day— it meant more than that. Which probably sounds silly, but it's all about the timing. I really needed that, that reason to smile and to laugh, and Petal gave me that just when I needed it the most. I think she knew it was what I needed. I don't believe for a second that it was just a coincidence or that she was "just looking for a snack"* if that had been the case, she would've ripped open the packaging and eaten the fish, she certainly wouldn't have shown it to me and then thrown it away.

So thank you, Petal, for being the sweet, loving, goofball that you are.

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*If you want to believe it was "coincidence" or just my dog "misbehaving" that's okay with me.
Just keep it to yourself. ;)

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21 Comments:

At December 6, 2012 at 3:53 PM , Blogger Melissa said...

Happy birthday, Petal. It looks like you are having a fantastic day! Your pictures are absolutely beautiful. What was in your package?
Kelsey

 
At December 6, 2012 at 5:59 PM , Blogger How Sam Sees It said...

Happy birthday, Petal! You make your people very happy - here's to many more years of making smiles!

Sam

 
At December 6, 2012 at 8:10 PM , Blogger Collie222 said...

I tend to believe they know more than the "experts" claim...

Happy birthday! You are a lovely girl!

 
At December 6, 2012 at 8:18 PM , Blogger Dachshund Nola said...

I don't think it's coincidence! I have a similar experience with Nola. The day Charlotte died, I was moping and crying on the couch and Nola sprang up from beside me, turned to face me and started barking madly while staring at me. Totally out of the ordinary for her. She then dashed into my bedroom (where the toys are) and dragged out her huge tennis ball and put it in the water bowl, LOL!

Happy birthday, beautiful Petal!
Nola's Mom

 
At December 6, 2012 at 8:20 PM , Blogger Val said...

Looks like a perfect day for the birthday girl. She is just beautiful and smart too!!
They really seem to know us better than we know ourselves don't you think.

 
At December 7, 2012 at 3:29 AM , Blogger Anonymous said...

Happy birthday, Petal! Glad you had a good time :)
Cotton
PeeS. I hope you don't mind I took your last picture to post about your birthday on my blog

 
At December 7, 2012 at 3:31 AM , Anonymous acd6pack said...

Happy Birthday Petal! Sounds like you are a very special girl.
Your friend Cotton sent us over to say hi and help celebrate your birthday.

 
At December 7, 2012 at 4:48 AM , Blogger Bassetmomma said...

Happy Birthday sweetie! I hope you had a great day! You look so good in pink!

 
At December 7, 2012 at 11:39 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hi Pedal, your Buddy Cotton sent us over, HAPPY BIRTHDAY #3 Sweetie, hope you gots like a bucket full of treats. We are joining in to follow you.

You New Furiends
Susie & Sidebite

 
At December 7, 2012 at 12:27 PM , Blogger Ruby said...

Hi Petal! I came over from Cotton's bloggie to wish you a VERY Happy Birthday!!! I loves your bandana ~ very fashonista!

Kisses,
Ruby

 
At December 9, 2012 at 2:05 PM , Blogger Unknown said...

Thank you!!
I got a new puzzle toy (it's with me in the last picture), it's fun!

xoxo
Petal

 
At December 9, 2012 at 2:06 PM , Blogger Unknown said...

Thank you very much for the birthday wishes, Sam!

 
At December 9, 2012 at 2:06 PM , Blogger Unknown said...

I do too. :)

Thank you! <3

 
At December 9, 2012 at 2:08 PM , Blogger Unknown said...

LOL! Aww, sweet little Nola. They know exactly how to make us smile and they know exactly when we need that smile, don't they?

Thank you for the kind birthday wishes! :)

 
At December 9, 2012 at 2:09 PM , Blogger Unknown said...

They definitely do, I agree.

Thank you for the lovely birthday wishes!

 
At December 9, 2012 at 2:10 PM , Blogger Unknown said...

Don't mind at all! Thank you so much, Cotton, for your birthday wishes and for sending your friends over with birthday wishes! That made me smile. :)

 
At December 9, 2012 at 2:11 PM , Blogger Unknown said...

Hello! Thank you very much for coming by and wishing Petal a happy birthday. :)

 
At December 9, 2012 at 2:11 PM , Blogger Unknown said...

Aww, thank you, Bassetmomma! :) <3

 
At December 9, 2012 at 2:12 PM , Blogger Unknown said...

Thank you for coming by and wishing Petal a happy birthday! And an extra thank you for following us! :)

 
At December 9, 2012 at 2:13 PM , Blogger Unknown said...

Thank you very much, Ruby! It was so sweet of you to stop by and wish me a happy birthday. :D

xoxo
Petal

 
At January 2, 2013 at 12:44 PM , Blogger Leslie said...

Oh no - how did I miss Miss Petal's birthday! Shame on me. And thank you for covering it in your New Year post so I can finally offer the pretty girl a very happy, if belated, birthday. Happy birthday, Petal. Looking forward to celebrating many more with you.

 

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