The other day...

The other day Shaun found out that Cubba doesn't like his alarm. He's been teasing him for days by randomly playing it and watching Cub run around barking and looking for it.

A few minutes ago Shaun decided to show Cub what it was - and Cubba started howling. This whole situation was precious for 2 reasons:

1). We've NEVER heard Cub howl. Ever. Not with other dogs, not with sirens, not for any reason. It was so unexpected! And we love doggie songs!

2). Shaun was SO EXCITED to hear Cub howl that his eyes were huge and his mouth was in a wide-open smile. Look - Shaun is always laughing and smiling, but this was next-level excitement and joy on his face. It was so awesome.

Between the two of them my heart is happy today. 😍❤️

Someone must have enjoyed his lunch.

Someone must have enjoyed his lunch. Look at all the crumbs on his chin! 😂😂😂

It's ok, Boyfriend. I'm a messy eater, too. 😂

Kira's in the kitchen...

Kira's in the kitchen... sounds like she cooking something up! It's nice to hear her back at it. She's barely left her room in weeks because she's been taking care of Leon.

Here's a photo of Leon from yesterday. Kira knows how to work the angles because little buddy is SKINT UP with all of his shaved spots, but you can't tell in this photo.

He has a Mohawk down his back for injections, a shaved wrist from his IV, a shaved tummy from the ultrasound and fluid draw, and his butt and tail are mostly shaved. He's a mess. 😂😂😂 But he's alive and doing much better and that's the important part.

Y'all show Leon some love. (I'm serious - Kira's gonna be offended if he doesn't get some compliments. 😂😂😂 Let her know he's beautiful!)

Boyfriend is packed and ready to go! 😂😂😂

Boyfriend is packed and ready to go! 😂😂😂

I don't know what either of these plants are, but...

I don't know what either of these plants are, but Kira says that the darker pink bush is "her roses" and tells Cubba that he "Better not pee on them!" 😂😂😂

Whatever they are, they're pretty! ❤️

Leon has pooped.

Leon has pooped. It's been almost 2 weeks and this was another piece of progress that we've been waiting for. I can't remember the last time I was so grateful for a turd. What a relief for us all - especially poor Leon. ❤️

I don't even care if I sound crazy

I don't even care if I sound crazy, but I'm pretty sure Tort Baby either knows his name or knows my voice. I haven't figured out which it is yet, but he definitely responds when he hears me talking or say his name.