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“Corab him off the bed and carry him to the back door

Thanks to oes outside, does his business, and co responsible pet ownership very seriously I just love that girl

I especially enjoy the afternoons spent talking to her dad while she mothers Buddy like he’s the only Miniature Schnoodle on the planet

Stepping into old sweats and pulling on a turtleneck, I gatherto have a chat with Reencies like this Yes, I’irl I wouldn’t have stayed up all night finishingup at the crack of dawn

Stopping in front of the easel, I sinal, a wo toddler on her shoulder, butblack, her profile is mine, and the toddler is clearly Lillie I have to say, I captured her angelic face and golden curls pretty da Child”

I love giving her care

“Cos and scoop him under my arm

Lillie will be thrilled to see her puppy before school I also love spoiling that child

Only because she’s sweet about it

If she were a little shit, I ht not feel so spoil-ey

Darumpy when I’m awoken unexpectedly

“Lillie! Time for school”

“Ruby!” She squeals fro under my arm

“All right, all right, Bud” I put hih-tails it to the stairs

It’s his first time in this house, but I swear to God, he scampers up those stairs like he knows exactly where his hurand entrance and watch his little apricot butt cliht at the top floor