Sunday, January 18, 2009

God Loves a Terrier

Maybe it's the dog show on our TV, or talk of the movie "Marley and Me" recently, or maybe it's just because I'll find anything to think about rather than studying...I don't know, but I've got a case of the Baylie blues. That sounds lame I'm sure. But you would miss her too if you had a dog this cool. Don't worry, I get updates from the "grandparents" on a regular basis, haha. And I'll have her back sooner than later. Until then, she's loving Waco and having a yard to run in, loving antagonizing old Friskie, and getting spoiled by my parents.

Here, meet Baylie...


Yes, she's cute. Ridiculously cute.She's a handful. And a challenge.

Her back legs are much longer than her front. In fact, I've heard some people refer to her as a "giraffe." ha

She thinks shoe strings are an ideal afternoon snack. 

She stands on just her hind legs on a regular basis, and walks. Like a person. Weird.

She'll try and steal your flip-flops right out from under your feet, and slobber on them for you.

She gets so excited to see new people, and has never met a stranger.

She barks like crazy at anything that rolls...strollers, bikes, shopping carts, scooters. You name it, and she's going crazy.

She LOVES her toys. She gathers them all, and sleeps surrounded by stuffed animals. Now she gets excited when she sees me come home with a Target or Wal-Mart bag. (spoiled? ha)

She's scared of the dark. She's stubborn.

Protective about her food and toys, and will let you know when you're in her territory. 

She has to be right by you at all times...& will find a way to squeeze herself into any situation. Or she will lay on the back of the couch behind you, with her paw on your shoulder instead.

She loves to be chased. Anytime, anywhere. No matter how late I'm running behind.

She sleeps under the covers, with her head on a pillow. She snuggles.

She prefers you to sit on the floor next to her, and talk to/brush her while she's eating.  This is a new phenomenon, and I'm pretty sure I have my dad to thank for that one ;)

If you rub her tummy, you will be her best friend forever.

She's ridiculous. She's perfect. She's not perfect. She's precious. She has a definite personality. I wouldn't change a thing. She's Baylie. I love her. I miss her.

Weird how one crazy little animal can be so important.

And after all, even GOD LOVES A TERRIER. :)

4 comments:

Donnie and Laura said...

Who was that someone who called Baylie a giraffe?? Was that MA??

Anonymous said...

And I promise that she misses you too!

Elaine said...

My terrier goes crazy at all things on wheels too! I'm always scared she's going to get run over by a bike because when she sees one she darts towards it and starts insanely barking. And she really hates kids that wear those shoes with wheels in them...

Amy Davis said...

Hey Jess!!! That was super cute! I bet it's hard to be away from your baby. I would have a hard time being away from Kona-Bear!