I'm Twelve Years Old! By Jackdoodle

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

This past Monday was my 12th birthday! 

In the morning, Mom and I took a nice long walk. In the afternoon, I had my physical therapy appointment, like I do every Monday. (I have a herniated disc in my back, and my back end is not so strong, plus I can't always tell where my feet are, so I do exercises to help me with that.) I like therapy, I always get lots of treats when I'm doing my exercises!

This week, my very favorite therapist Emily, who got promoted to facility coordinator (whatever that means) and hardly ever works with me any more, had cleared her schedule so she could work with me on my birthday! I was so happy to see her! She and Dani (who I also like a lot) made a big fuss when I came in! 

Me with Dani & Emily:

 

Here I am on the wobble board; it helps me with my balance and with shifting my weight from my front feet to my back feet: 

This is my favorite exercise, because I can do it all by myself! It helps me remember to pick up my feet instead of scuffing them. 

After my therapy appointment, we went home. We couldn't take an afternoon walk, because it was raining, but Mom played ball indoors with me, and then she fixed me a very special birthday dinner. She cooked all my favorites, salmon and chicken and lima beans and green beans and roasted sweet potatoes, and mixed them all together into a delicious birthday stew! Yum!!!

That night, we took another walk and played some more ball. I slept great that night!
And that's how I spent my 12th birthday! 

Love,

JD

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Thanks, Barbara! 

[Lori, Daphne, Lucy & Pippa]

Sounds like a perfect day to me. What a wonderful dinner! Hope your day (and everyday) was terrific

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Thank you, Lori! 

[Carolyn Shusterman]

JD, HAPPY, HAPPY 12th Birthday big guy.  I do have to admit I get such a smile on my face every time I see your photo...Love your beard...looks like a Billie goat.  No offence... it's just the handsomest.

 My complements to your chef.....I wouldn't mind joining you at dinner time.     

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Thank you, Carolyn! My beard is much shorter now than it used to be, back when I looked like Gandalf, lol. (See first post in this past discussion for verification!). I'm so glad that it's still noticeable! 

[Amy and Annabelle]

Happy Birthday JD, it sounds like you had a wonderful day.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Thanks, Amy! 

[Sue, Murphy and Bella ()*o*()]

WOW! 12 years old is so great!  You don't look a day over 5! Keep doing those exercises, it's working! Happy Birthday to our very own, original Jackdoodle

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Aw, thanks Sue!

[Linda, Charlie Brown and Beau]

Happy belated birthday you handsome boy!  Sounds like you had a wonderful day.  You have got the best Mom - and I can tell she loves you dearly!

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Thank you, Linda! 

[Kat and Winston]

Sounds like you had a great 12th birthday, Jack. You are clearly one loved big boy! Here's to a great year being 12!