Yesterday, My daughter brought my just turned two year old great granddaughter up for a visit. This is the first time Chip has been around a baby other than chance meetings at Lowes, etc. He was so excited. He wiggled, waggled and kissed her for several minutes. He was very gentle and they both loved it although he knocked her glasses astray a couple times in his excitement. She just readjusted them. (She has a problem with her eyes and will have surgery when she turns 4) He shared his toys with her and she played in his toybox. (sad isn't it - I had no real baby toys in the house) Anyway, she still has a pacifier and at one point, she went over to my daughter and said "patsy - dog" Chip had stolen her pacifier
Good news was we rescued it without a toothmark anywhere. He did all his tricks for her and had a great time. My daughter sat on the floor with the baby and played fetch with Chip giving him cookies, of course. The baby started throwing the ball and Chip brought it back to her several times for free. I was so impressed! As you all know, Chip doesn't do anything for free. Well, the next thing I know, Chip has his little mouth glued to the end of her patsy while it is in her mouth and she has the ball in her lap. Fair trade - Chip thought so. If anyone needs lessons on the "nothing in life is free" training program, you may contact Chip! I wish I had my camera handy. Fast trip to Petsmart last night provided Chip with his very own patsy and he will have nothing to do with it. Guess it just doesn't taste as good as the baby's.