I'M BACK, DOODLE BUDDIES!

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

Hi Doodle friends, Murphy here. Yes, I'm baaack!!! My Mom has been telling me all about your "get well" thoughts and prayers these past few days when I was so sick. You all ROCK! I love you all! Yesterday afternoon I started to feel just like my "old self". Yup, you guessed it guys....my old "naughty" self. Being really sick was a "bummer", but at least I got to postpone the "tough love" that Mom had planned for me. She was feeling very sorry for me, and she was petting me and kissing me all the time. I loved that part of it. Plus I got treats for doing ABSOLUTELY NOTHING! I think I slept for three days...and I don't remember too much about it except for Mom's kisses. I also got to go to the Vet's three times, and I love it there. All those pretty girls kissing me and saying "oh, poor Murphy". They tell me I'm handsome and a "good boy"....man do I love that. Yesterday afternoon when I started feeling good again I had so much energy, and I had to make up for three days worth of "naughtyness"....and I did a real good job of that. I had big zoomies, and "stuff" was flying everywhere. Mom wasn't too happy about the big candle in the living room....whoops. My brother, Guinness, had a three day vacation while I was sick. I didn't want him to get used to the idea that the toys belonged to him, so yesterday I took them all and brought them up on the Daybed where he couldn't reach them. He was pretty mad....Mom said that wasn't fair. Can you even believe she had the nerve to "yell at me".....I'm a very sick boy, and there should be NO "verbal corrections". I still have to have all the medicine in my eyes and ears, but I make Mom and Dad "work for it now". Yes, no more just laying there while they drop stuff in my eyes. I fight real hard and try to get away. When Mom gets the bottles out, I run like the wind. Guess what happened last night? Mom gave me dog food for dinner! Can you believe that one....what happened to the steak and chicken I had while I was sick? Are you kidding me! I plan to "milk" this illness for all it's worth....how long do you think I can postpone the "tough love"? I'm not sure exactly what that is, but I don't like the way it sounds. Mom was saying something about having to go back to training pretty quickly...she didn't like it when I jumped and pulled on our walk yesterday (said something about pulling her arm out of the socket). Mom can be a bit of a "drama queen"....her arm was definitely still in the "socket". I saw a big black dog, and I really needed to go check him out. Moms don't get it. Oh well, she'll soon have me on a very "short leash" if you know what I mean. Tomorrow I go back to the Vet to be checked again, and I have a feeling my training may start up after that. I plan to act very sick at the Vet so I'll get more "lovin" from the girls...so maybe they'll say that my training needs to wait a while. I sure hope so. That's it for now. I need to go chase my brother for a while. Love and hugs, Murph.

[Nancie & Gracie Doodle]

Hey Murph, Gracie Doodle here. I was away at the Dog Ranch for 9 days and didn't know about your being sick. My mom told me all about it and she held me tight and gave me tons of love when she saw me. It was because she missed me but also because she was so worried about you and when Moms get that way they just need to hug a Doodle. She even accosted a Goldendoodle in Manchester, VT on Sunday just to get a big hug and kiss. Can you believe...she was on your coast!!!! She was almost thinking she needed to not come home right away so she could come visit you and tell you that you have to get well because we all love you so much. I'm glad she came home because I was missing her and my Dad a lot! So Murphy, what exactly was wrong with you? I want to know so the same thing doesn't come get me! I'm so happy to hear you are back to your old self and having zoomies and picking on little Guinness (though you really should be nice to your brother). I know about tough love...been there done that and will probably be there again. I have a problem with people at the front door. I don't like being held back...I just want to bounce right out there and say hi because I just know they have come to play with me. Aren't all those work men that come to repair stuff from time to time really here for me? I think so and so I roll my ball right into where they are working so they have to pay attention to me! Okay Murphy, you take it easy and don't over do it for a while...that might keep the tough love away...you were one sick Dood and you need to take it easy...WTD...is this a Doodle to Doodle suggestion? Take it easy? We don't know that word!! I would love to give you a huge kiss if I could...Love, Gracie Doodle

[Clifford, Cloud, Jake..and Kim]

Welcome back Murphy! We sure did worry about you these last days. I'm really glad you are feeling better and can play like all of us doodles love to play. No reason you shouldn't get full use of the toys for at least three days, hey - Guinness had them for three days you should too. I bet your dad will sneak you some more of that special meat when mom's not looking, dads can be real softies sometimes. Definitely act sick when you go to the vet - getting some lovin' from the girls is awesome but don't act too sick or they will give you more meds! Go have fun dood and we'll talk soon. Be sure to check out my blog about my adventure in Ohio - it was a blast!! Clifford

[Camilla and Darwin]

Murphy, just lay around and look sad when your mom is there and resume normal behavior as soon as she's gone. She'll never figure it out - Darwin

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Hey, Murph, JD here. I'm really glad you're better, little buddy, you had your mom and my mom and all the doodle moms really worried for awhile there.
We are having some "tough love" here, too, and I don't like it...but I can tell you it's definitely better than being sick. Plus, if you do what they want you to do, it makes them really happy, and when they're happy, we're happy, if you get my drift.
Lay off Guinness, too. He was my friend before you were, and I've gotta take his side. I'm still a lot bigger than you are. Don't make me come to CT. I could also easily arrange for you to get dressed up for Halloween, sick or not.
Seriously, mom and me are really glad you're better. Mom is singing, she's so happy!
Your friend,
JD

[Paul & Michele]

So glad you are feeling better Murphy!

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

Murph, it's Lady P. If your mom gets into training mood, you can always pretend like you are tired or not feeling well and give her the "doodle eyes"...ya know, that sad sad look??? It gets my parents all the time dood! And Taquito taught me a good one too - pretend like you are limping for no good reason. Mom usually knows he is faking it, but she still lightens up and laughs. That's better than training mode dood.
I am so happy you are feeling better. Mom came home Friday and gave me a rubdown and told me about how you are sick. Have some good zoomies dood.
Luv Lady Peri (or as my parents now say: Les Doodette)

[Robyn, Greg and Snickers]

Glad you are feeling better. I love getting hugs and loves when I am sick too. But it is more fun to play and run! Stay well your friend, Snickers

[Melissa & Porter]

Welcome back, Murphy. So glad you are able to be naughty! Sorry about the return of dog food.

[Leslie and Halas]

Glad you're feeling better Murph!!

[Nina, Phil, Harlow & Lacey]

Murph we are so glad you are feeling so much better.