Well, I suppose updates are in order. As most know, she gave us another two years. Mum had her euthanised while we were in GA for the first BBQ. Saved the kids having to deal with it. This summer, V2.0 was bleating on and on about wanting a pup for her birthday. No, No, and No.... right? Well, that was the plan. We were all on board with it.
And then Grandma brings home .... another flammin Shih Tzu. Male, identical colouring to our last one. Happy Birthday. Daughter's dog ... right? NOT!!! It's a male, and naturally won't even consider a female as it's master. No problem, there's the two boys ... right? NOT. A solid hour of licking whenever I get home. I mean non stop. I'll usually sit on the floor in front of the couch to watch TV. He hops into my lap to start off, licking the nose and eye sockets, then flosses his teeth in my beard. Then he hops up on the couch behind me to get the ears and neck. Stands with his two paws on my shoulder to get the cheeks and jawline of each side, flossing included. Then attempts a wrap around to get back to my face from the rear. Then comes the gnawing my ears. Then out comes the toy to be thrown for a while. Then out for a walk ... and then, maybe, just a little more gnawing my knuckles.
I'm so enjoying getting up at 5am to take him for his walk.