Westie Wednesday

I don't have anything prepared for Westie Wednesday today.  En route to Louis' daycare this morning I asked him if he had any idea of what I should tell you about today.  He couldn't be bothered.  He was excited about daycare.  He was excited about the prospect of attending cooking class with his mummy tonight.  He was just plain excited.

When I took him in to drop him off I chatted briefly with another "parent" who I hadn't seen in ages.  He remarked "My!  Louis has really grown into a westie hasn't he?  I remember when he was just a tiny little thing."  And I smiled.  And my eyes teared up a bit.  Because I remember that too. 

Quite a few of you have become dear friends in just a short bit of time.  I thought I may take today to introduce you to Louis The Puppy.  Those of you who weren't along for the ride when TEN and I picked him out.  When we brought him home.  When we didn't sleep night after night because the puppy cried, which made me cry. 

So here's a little walk down memory lane:

(the day we brought Louis Wellington Gray MyLastName home.  he threw up on TEN's lap for most of the drive)

(we introduced him to his new home)

(only one ear went up for a while.  he always looked a bit baffled)

(it was November when LW came to live with us, therefore he was dressed as Santa Pups.  he was NOT a fan)

(Louis wouldn't leave my side for a long time.  i think it took him a bit to adjust to his new surroundings.  he rather enjoyed wrapping packages with me :)

(he had his picture made with Santa!)

(i bought him a booster seat so that he could see out of the window in the car)

(his first day of puppy daycare exhausted him)

(sometimes it still does!)

(he experienced his first snow!)

(his first "portrait" was made)

(he had his first haircut)

(i bought him a Christmas sweater and he traveled to Big City, VA with TEN and I for the holiday)

(he opened his first gift by himself)

(he became acquainted with other "little ones")

(he reached his "awkward" growing stage, and i thought he was the cutest pup EVER)

(and Mr. Independent emerges...)

(he has his favorite toys, and guards them)

(he wants to be the center of attention at all times)

(he pouts when he's scolded)

(he's learned that THIS is his favorite thing in the world!)

One thing I know without a doubt.....No matter how grown up Louis becomes:

He will always be my little muffin:

Even when he behaves like this:

T