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The Life and Times of Otto: A Boston Terrier reflects

She took my picture today

Today I really feel like my mom loves me. She seemed to go out of her way to spoil me and lavish attention on me. It feels like a perfect day.

Dad was gone, I think I heard Mom say the word "Houston" - though I don't think I've sniffed that neighborhood. All I know is he left after sunset and he hasn't opened the front door yet. I know he is busy working - but I think he misses us. I can hear his voice far away when mom picks up the plastic square and barks at it. I feel a little sad. And I think Mom is sad, too.

She let me sleep with her last night. Her bed is so soft! I usually like to snuggle up with one of the human puppies: Rowena, Daniel or Vivian. They each smell so wonderful, and there's always plenty of room for me to snuggle up under their covers. But to sleep with Mom was a special treat! She stayed up late watching the noisy box flash lights. Then she snuggled up with me and kissed my face.

This morning she even shared her breakfast casserole with me, complete with sausage gravy. I think she is the most wonderful cook in the whole world! She called me to sit in her lap while she read books with the human puppies.

And just a little while ago, she propped me up on the couch out on the back deck and took my picture. She said I was so handsome and I really felt like a movie star! I can tell Mom loves me when she grabs up her camera and starts snapping pictures of me. She always laughs and smiles a lot.

I feel so wonderful and special today!