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Introducing Diablo: Our New Cane Corso Puppy

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Well, we have once again decided that we are allergic to peace and quiet. I obviously feel like life needs more chaos because we now have a puppy.

I would like to introduce you to Diablo, a 10 week old Cane Corso who is living up to his name already in the short span of a week that we have had him. He is already a whopping 30 lbs and I find I often forget just how young he is because of his size.

Look at the size of his paws. He is going to be a big, big boy. Male Cane Corso’s average weight is about 99lbs – 143lbs but his dad was 190lbs. His lineage are all very large so I am curious as to just how big he will grow to be.

Right now he loves to explore the house. Check out the cats, who don’t really seem to mind him. Wants to hang with our older dog but she is a bit of a twit and doesn’t want anything to do with Diablo right now. He loves to nap on the couch and often does so with “dad”.

We are starting with the training right off. We know we need to get a good foundation before he is as large as us and way more powerful. Did I mention teething? Yes, he is teething and trying to chew on everything. He is hearing “NO!” quite frequently but does get lots of praise for not treating my floors like his personal toilet.

Diablo was a big Christmas gift in our house and I am sure as he learns what he can and cannot try to eat everything will be great. On to more adventures with this beautiful boy.

Until next time – stay sane!

SIBLINGS/PARTNERS IN CRIME

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Many of you have siblings. Some close in age and others not so close. I myself have a brother who is almost 13 years my junior. We never really had a close relationship as the age gap was just a bit too much for anything in common. I love him but we aren’t “friends”.

I have 4 kids. Out of all of them, my two youngest are the closest. They are the most similar and both can equally piss me off. They are 4 years a part in age but have so much in common. Music, games, activities….they are like 2 peas in a pod. They are both giant goofballs who like to poke my buttons and laugh about it together. I love that they are so close but sometimes I want to bang their heads together.

They look sweet don’t they? All calm and chill. Don’t be fooled. These little heathens can drive a woman to drink I tell ya.

In our house we use sarcasm, swearing, dark humour, and goofiness as a way of life. I guess I am at fault as to what they have turned into huh? Well, I can tell you that even though there are days I want to throttle them, I am very proud of them. They do not follow the herd. They think for themselves and aren’t afraid to stand up for what they believe in. So I must have done something right.

I hope that the special bond that these two have will continue through life. It is a very special relationship that they have. My son is what I refer to as “my daughters person”. He is the one she wants when she is upset or hurting. He is the one she needs when life is hitting hard. As a parent it is an amazing thing to see. Just because people are “siblings” it doesn’t mean they have to like each other. These two really love each other and that makes a mom proud.

Well, that was just a little something as I haven’t been on lately. Life can be very distracting. Until next time – stay sane.

NEWEST FUR BABY

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Just over a week ago I decided to adopt a new kitty to go along with my current brood. Notice I didn’t say “a new pet” when starting off. That is because they are all members of our family. Yes, they are pets but they are more than that. They are like spoiled children and in all honestly, I don’t think we truly own our cats. I’m pretty sure they own us. We are the servants who feed them and have the utter joy of scooping their poop.

Let me introduce you to our youngest cuddle buddy, Snoopy

Snoopy on his first day home

Snoopy was adopted from the local SPCA at 19weeks of age. He apparently was surrendered to the shelter at only 3 weeks.

I had a some traits that were necessary for the adoption. I needed a cat that was good with dogs, good with other cats, and young enough to give our almost 2 year old hellion a playmate. This boy fit all the boxes, was super cuddly and so very happy. His little engine was constantly going. He has fit in wonderfully with the other pets. Took about 3 days before he was free to roam and mingle freely.

Snoopy with his new friend Talliah

Talliah, our 7 year old pup is enamoured with him and has been great with all of our cats. Talliah is also a rescue put we adopted at an estimated 1.5 years of age. She had been surrendered after being hit by a car and suffering a hip injury. She is a nervous girl who doesn’t trust easily but once you get past the wall she has up she is the most loving fur baby ever.

Machu and Echo

These are our other 2 kitties that own our household. The boy with the beautiful eyes is Machu. He was part of a bonded pair, his buddy was Picchu, but he unfortunately passed away from cancer about 1 year ago. He is about 14 years old and has survived a stroke. The little void laying next to him stretch out like she owns the basket is Echo. She is turning 2 and was found on the street at night at about 8 weeks. My daughter found her and well, we kept her. Personally I think her name should have been Chaos, or Princess of Darkness with her attitude but Echo it is.

Our house will always have fur babies. They make the house a home. The newest addition just makes it even better. I am never alone. When I am sad or even crying, Echo will reach up to touch my face with her paws while mewing at me. I always have some love in this house.

Snoopy in his little kitty Teepee

well, that is all for this time. Until next time – stay sane.

ROADWAY MEMORIES

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I have decided I am super lucky. My demon spawn….ahem….lovely kids, still love the chance to road trip with mom. Now when I say kids I am talking about 15, 19, and 23. I have decided that I will continue to go on road trips with them for as long as they want. Why? Well, I am not an idiot. I know that at some point they will have busy lives and cruising down the highway with their old mom won’t be in the plans.

I try to make the trips fun. Stretch them out so we can make any stops we want. Take pics, explore, be goofy. Music blasting, windows down and loaded on drinks and snacks we hit the road to where ever that trip is taking us. I am planning trips up to Northern BC, The Yukon and still researching more.

When I was growing up my step dad took us camping for 2 weeks every summer. We usually stayed at remote locations as he loved old ghost towns. There were times I may have gotten a little bored but as I grew older I looked back at those trips and I never thought of the bored, just the fun and interesting things we did. I have chosen to make memories for my kids to look back on and say “Mom wasn’t just a raging mean old bitch!”. Ah, yes, the teen years are fun aren’t they?

In todays world people are consumed with things and obtaining “treasures”. Going on those crazy expensive trips around the world. Not that I don’t have places I would love to visit and still hope to do so, BUT, I want my kids to appreciate what we have around us. Memories are important, not things I buy them. I have seen in my kids that they have absorbed this outlook and I am so thankful that they are who they are.

I think we forget that sometimes there is beauty and exploration right in our own backyard and that is what I want to do with my family. Explore, admire, laugh, and make memories. So get the hell outdoors, research a cool out of the way place to check out. Sing loud, eat horribly and laugh together.

Off I go until another thought strikes me. Until then – stay sane.