Oh, my Max. Oh Max. Wow, Max. What a year you have given us. I have to admit, for a lab, he really hasn't been that bad of a pup. However, I started keeping a list of the things he chewed and/or destroyed. It went something like this...15-20 sippy cups, a couple of flip-flops, dog beds, loaves (yes, loaves) of bread, a few books, shoes, rugs, too many wipes to count (he eats these), diapers, blankets, dog toys, the kids' toys, etc....
I stopped adding to the list. I realized that instead of listing what he had done, why not note the good days? I'm happy to say, there are more days when his silence doesn't mean he's gotten into something. There are more days when he's destroyed nothing (not many days, but at least more days). He is slowly growing up.
Maximus Jack Seabolt is definitely my dog. He follows me around all day. If he isn't right by my side, he's in the same room. He likes his mommy. He listens to me better than Jason (which NEVER happens). He cuddles with me. Ah, I love the cuddling. When I'm working late or watching TV, he quietly lays that big head of his on my legs. He's my 80 pounds of furry love.
I admit that adding Max to our family over a year ago probably wasn't the smartest thing I've ever done. He has made our craziness even crazier. But I couldn't imagine it without him. He's Lilah's buddy, the boys' playmate, Jason's, well, nothing really, and my snug-bug.
Jason and I had one hope for when we decided to get him...that he would bring some youth back into Kasey's life. And that he has done. She plays more, she seems to handle other dogs so much better, and she has lost 9 pounds. Max is still an annoying little brother to her, but she plays with him and doesn't seem to mind him so much. I feel like we actually added years to Kasey's life.
So Max, this first year has been an eye-opener, but I'm happy to report, WE'RE KEEPIN' YA!
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