Good morning my wonderful boy.

Hello my boy.

It's only 8:30am and its starting to get hot already. Today I think you would prefer to be inside rather then being outside running around.

Remember how you would sit in front of the TV blocking everyone's view, if you thought that I didn't pay enough attention to you? You wouldn't move unless I called you over for me to cuddle you. You certainly had ways of getting attention and you loved your cuddles.

What was nice, on winter nights you would open the door to the bedroom and lay on my bed, by the time it was time for me to go to bed you had made it nice and warm for me. You did object when I asked you to get off the bed and let me get in. First of all you would pretend to be asleep, then when that didn't work you would ignore me, if that didn't work you would give me your paw, if that didn't work you would get off the bed grumbling. When I finally got into bed you would jump up and lay on my legs. Without a doubt Merlin, you loved your comfort and to be honest I don't blame you my boy.

Time for you to go play my wonderful boy

I love you so much Merlin and I miss you more and more each passing day.

Your ever loving Daddy

Good morning my wonderful boy.

Hello my boy.

Still having fun and games my boy? I bet you are. When "that" day comes my boy, I'll be able to join you for so much fun, running, chasing sticks, rough and tumble. We will have so much fun together again Merlin. I wont be in pain any more and we can both run and play as much as we like.

Remember the time you put me on my back? You came running hell for leather from the fence straight at me, hit me behind the knee's and over I went. I was rolling around on my back like a turtle until Mike my son helped me up. Boy did I swear at you. The look on your face was a sort of "Opps" kind of look. I couldn't stay mad at you for long, I called you over and gave you a big cuddle. Mike and mum thought it was highly funny.

Update on Molly. She's growing fast, so is her sense of humour and sense of fun but she also very loving when she calms down and stops jumping around. Mike came home from work late last night, she went up to him, he picked her up and sat her on his lap, she gave him lots of licks and kisses. She is sweet Merlin just like you were at her age. She really is taking after you my boy, my boy, my bestest boy in the whole world.

Time to go play my lovely boy

I love you and I miss you so much Merlin

Your ever loving Daddy

My wonderful big boy Merlin

Good morning my boy.

It's another hot one today, not a cloud in the sky and no wind. Not nice.

What's happened to all your bones my boy? You had 400, now your down to under 20, been having a party or something or has Lady Zara your girlfriend been sneaking them?

You had another compliment today Merlin about your photograph, you really look so handsome my boy, you always look so regal and proud and noble. Your eyes seemed to burn into my heart and soul, so beautiful Merlin.

Bella, Hobo and Spud were at the fence barking this morning at something, none of them have a bark like you my boy. Your bark is always commanding and full of authority, it makes people take notice. I hope little Molly's bark is like yours when she gets bigger, at the moment her bark makes people laugh. But for all that, she is sweet Merlin, and somehow I know you like her. Yes she is naughty and full of mischief, but she is full of love and trust and that's what matters.

Time to go play my handsome boy

I love you Merlin

Your ever loving Daddy

My wonderful big boy Merlin

Hello my boy.

Sorry that I am late today, the hours just flew by. Before I knew it, it was Molly's walkie's time, then lunch time, on top of that it is so hot today, the sort of day that saps energy. I love the summer, but this is too hot even for me. No matter in a few days it will cool off as we hit autumn.

Your mum got really annoyed with Molly this morning, mum was trying to mop the floor and Molly kept attacking the mop, then attacking mums feet. I tried distracting Molly while mum mopped up, then Molly began attack my feet. Her teeth are like little needles and they hurt, a lot! Then she was laying down and barking at Spud, I thought it was hilarious but mum didn't think so. OPPS. I think you need to have a word with her Merlin, tell her to behave.

I was watching your movie's yesterday when you were tiny like Molly. You were so sweet Merlin, such a sweet ball of fluff and so full of fun and so darn cute. People couldn't help but pick you up and cover you in kisses.

When you were brought home at first of all you slept in the lounge. You didn't cry much, but you were very lonely, so I decided that you ought to sleep in the bedroom. Every night you laid beside my bed Merlin, I'd reach down and give you a pat and always said "Goodnight Merlin." I miss saying that.

Go play my boy and have some fun

I love you my boy so much


Your ever loving Daddy

Good morning my wonderful boy.

Hello my lovely boy.

I think you might like it here today, its sunny, not too hot with a nice breeze. Just the sort of day to go tearing around like a mad thing.

Mum and I took little Molly to the Doctor last night for her injections. She was such a brave little girl, so brave that the Lady Doctor gave her a treat for free. She had more then doubled her weight in a month, last time she was 3.1kgs (6.82 Pounds), yesterday she weighed 6.8kgs (14.95 Pounds). I thought she was getting heavy when I had to carry her.

Remember when you had to go to the doctor because you had a grass seed in your ear. You kept crying in pain and I wont have my boy in pain. When you were lifted onto the table you tried to bite the Doctor when he went near your ear. I think his life passed in front of his eyes when he saw your massive teeth. He had to knock you out with an injection before he could get the seed out. When I collected you from the Doctor a few hours later, you wasn't really with it. I sat on the floor, you staggered over to me and I asked you, "Have you been a good boy Merlin?" The Doctor said "NO!" I ignored him, because you are always a good boy. I gave you a cuddle and kissed your wonderful proud and noble head. By the look on your face though, you looked like you had a hangover.

Time to go play my wonderful boy and have some fun. God willing we will talk tomorrow.

I love you so much Merlin and I miss you so very much.

Your ever loving Daddy

Good morning my wonderful boy.

Hello my boy. I think it's going to be another hot day today Merlin, there isn't a cloud in the sky and no wind.

Remember how you loved getting my yoghurt pots, how you'd clean them out of every bit of yoghurt, Molly is exactly the same. She loves yoghurt exactly how you did. Are you telling her the best things to lick and eat? I try to eat my yoghurt in front of the TV, Molly literally climbs up my leg and tries to get the full pot. Needless to say she got told off.

You know what Merlin? Molly is far more naughty then you ever were and even more vocal then you were at her age, but she is a little sweetheart just like you were.

Getting back to the yoghurt pots, you would sit in front of me dribbling and staring at me, in the end I gave up and gave you the rest of the yoghurt. You always knew how to get to me Merlin, you always knew I was a soft touch where you are concerned.

Remember how after you had chewed something, you would try and put it in Mike my sons mouth as he was laying on the couch? If he was asleep he'd jump up wiping his mouth saying, "Merlin that's disgusting." Then I'd say, "Merlin is only sharing with you." It was so funny my boy. You always did something that made me laugh. God knew what he was doing when he made you my lovely boy.

Time to go play my boy

I love you so much Merlin

Your ever loving Daddy.

My handsome big boy Merlin

Hello my big boy.

I think it's going to be a hot day today, there's not a cloud in the sky and very little wind. Not the best kind of day for running and playing, although you loved to run and play whatever the weather.

I still laugh about the time when Spud was being a pest, running up behind you and annoying you, then he got hold of your tail and pulled it. The look on your face was an absolute classic, completely indignant and total disbelief. I nearly fell over laughing Merlin. You chased him but as usual Spud is pretty fast on his feet, he let you get a certain distance behind him, then took off. Still laughing I called you over for a cuddle, you really wasn't a happy chappie. Spud does miss you Merlin, he really does.

Molly is getting bigger now, she is at the long legs and big ears stage. I remember when you were that age, you looked so sweet and cute, I couldn't help but make a huge fuss of you.

I know you loved the whole family, but you were my boy, our bond is unbreakable my boy and I can't wait for the day we see each other again. What a happy and joyous day that will be.

Time to go play my wonderful boy

I love you so much Merlin

Your ever loving Daddy

My wonderful big boy Merlin

Hello my boy. I hope you are having fun with all your pals, knowing you, I bet you are. I remember how much you loved to run and chase, sometimes you made me tired just watching you.

Spud really misses playing with you, he can't seem to understand that Bella isn't interested, he bounces around her and she snaps at him. Hobo won't play, his best game is chilling in the shade laying on his back usually fast asleep. Molly tries to play with him but he is very unsure about her at the moment. Perhaps when she gets bigger he will play with her.

Spud is a loving boy, well he is your son after all. I did laugh when Molly pounced at him, he nearly jumped out of his skin. A couple of days ago Spud pounced at Molly playing, then remembered he didn't like her and walked off.

I look at your photographs Merlin,I hate it that you are no longer by my side, but I try and remember the good times you and I had, the fun and laughter we had together, just you and me.

Time to go and play my lovely boy

I love you so much Merlin

Your ever loving Daddy

My amazing big boy Merlin

Again my boy, wonderful people have given you gifts!

TessaSue has given you a beautiful crown and the family of Lexi have given you a beautiful blue ribbon.

You have touched so many kind and wonderful people's hearts Merlin, I cannot help but feel so proud of you.

Do you remember how Lady Zara from next door would squeeze herself through the fence to come and see us when we came home from work? She was so pleased to see us. She was such a sweet little girl Merlin, she was so sweet you didn't mind if she laid across my lap wanting a cuddle. It was so lovely throwing sticks for you and she would run with you, but wouldn't touch your stick. I really think she's your girlfriend my boy, I hope you are running with her now my boy, give her a big lick from me.

When the Belgian Shepherd next door had her litter of puppies, the man handed me one through the fence. I cradled her in my hands and told her "You are so beautiful," her little paws grabbed my finger and wouldn't let go, she had gorgeous black eyes to die for. I like to think that puppy was Lady Zara and that she remembered me.

Time to go play my wonderful boy


I love you so much Merlin

Your ever loving Daddy.

My wonderful big boy Merlin

Merlin, you have been chosen for featured diary yet again.

Congratulations my amazing boy. It's no wonder I am so proud of you.

I love you my boy

Your ever loving Daddy