Saturday, November 11, 2006

About 3 p.m. this very afternoon I went to the living room and there sat Victor on the carpet. I asked Velda why she took Victor out f his box, but she said she did not do that. We looked at each other and then simultaneous said: he did it! Yes, he has and just now demonstrated it again.

Glory be.

Victor is up and running - well, maybe it is rather wobbling along, but nevertheless on all four and doing well. Also new is: today he had his first solid food, and he lapped it up quite well. So far he has not managed to climb out of his box. We put a soft teddy bear in the place where he sleeps and he is using it and snuggles up to it. We wonder if he misses some siblings. It would surely be nice for him to have some.

Mother Suzy is still very attentive to him and checks constantly for any excrements or other problems he might have. He, however, is only interested in getting at the nipples and nurse. This is however something she will not necessarily allow him to do. All at the right time and in good measure.

Wednesday, November 08, 2006

All is well with the dogs. Victor's ears are growing longer and he s trying to get out of his box. This last effort is accompanied by a large number of groans and funny little noises. So far h has not managed it, but we can see it coming. He is now over 3 pounds and trying hard to walk.