Sad Day, Happy Day

This morning, before Kevin awoke, I decided to take Guinness for a walk to doggie park and get that over. With Kevin awakening between 8 and 9, it doesn't leave us with time for a walk very often, and Guinness is used to a trip to doggie park almost every day. We arrived there and a new friend came along. They had fun running, then I noted Guinny was limping on his hind right leg. Oh, NO!!!! He tore his cruciate ligament 2 years and 3 months ago which required surgery and a 3.5 month recovery period. We were told that the other knee could go within 2 years. Since we are past the 2 year mark, I thought we were safe. NOT! I called Grant to come pick us up as Guinness shouldn't walk home. He had to awaken Kevin, stand him up, and dress him half asleep. We got Guinness home and made an appointment to see the vet. Since he had already eaten today, she could not take x-rays to determine the damage. We have to wait until Tuesday, as this is a holiday weekend! She gave him a pain shot and meds to give him each day until Tuesday. We are back to no exercise, no stairs, no jumping, etc. Miserable for everyone!

This afternoon, Kevin watched videos in our bedroom. First he created a tent for viewing.


Later he had more of a hammock.

This evening, Melanie and family babysat for us while we went to a Rotary BBQ. Kevin was VERY excited about being there, and Teo was thrilled too! In fact, 3 year old Teo planned the evening: dinner, play on the playground, bath, movie with popcorn. The evening proceeded exactly on schedule!!!
Dinner. Actually... Grampa and Kevin and eaten a BUNCH of chips and dip before going to Melanie's/BBQ, curbing the appetite of both of them with junk food. ugh!

Play on playground



Bath, then movie with popcorn.

When we arrived to pick him up, he did not want to leave. He wanted to have a sleepover, and Teo wanted him to stay, and Melanie offered -- said she didn't mind. Sooo... I gave in.

Apparently, they wanted to sleep on the floor instead of in the bunk bed.

By morning, all three boys were in Philip and Melanie's bed!