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Grandpuppy at the Granddogs
First Night Out
Janine and I are grandparents in training. We do not yet have a grand child, but have been practicing on our Grandpuppy, Scout. While not precisely the same thing as being grandparents, we are learning invaluable lessons with Scout. Inevitably, with every grandchild, is the child's first weekend away from home staying with the grandparents. We got to practice this last weekend as Scout spent the weekend with us while Shannon and Paul visited family and friends in Oregon. In planning for the visit, Janine and I knew how important it is to NOT spoil the grandpuppy, and continue her normal day to day routine. As Scout was dropped off at our house, here is the actual transcript of the event:
JANINE. Remember Greg, we are not supposed to spoil Scout. Here Scout, have a lamb chop.GREG: I agree. Say can I have one of those lamb chops, they look pretty good!
JANINE. Sorry, they are too expensive. Scout you finished that awfully fast, here, have another lamb chop. Now what do we have planned for our favorite dog today.
GREG. I was thinking of taking her for a walk, then we could get some Lassie videos and watch those together, then roll in the mud at the dog park, then get some milk shakes at Dicks Drive In, then chase squirrels.
JANINE: How about in the afternoon.
GREG: Haven't thought that far ahead, but let's just say this, I am willing to bet Scout will love pepperoni pizza!
JANINE: Excellent plan. But be sure not to spoil the dog.
GREG: No problem, no matter how much she asks, no cigars or booze for her! Well, maybe those little tiparillos, and perhaps a beer or two, but no hard liquor!
JANINE: Margaritas?
GREG: Well, I don't really consider margaritas hard liquor, so sure, those are fine.
Shannon and Paul returned from their trip to find their dog just fine. They were so grateful to know their precious dogs was in good hands.
SHANNON: Thanks for taking care of Scout. Does it look to you like her eyes are bloodshot?
GREG: Must be allergies
SHANNON: Odd, but she smells kind of like cigars and has alcohol on her breath.
GREG: She must have been running with the wrong crowd at the dog park, sorry about that. We tried our best to make sure she only hung out with the best of dogs.
SHANNON: OK, thanks. Well, time to go. Come Scout. Scout, come! Why isn't our dog coming with us?
As they dragged Scout into the car Janine and I exchanged high fives. Mission accomplished.
