Smiley's Adjustment

When I talk to people from DC or family about how Nick and I are doing in Charlotte, the follow up question always is, "How's Smiley(j) adjusting?" It cracks me up every time, but then again, I'm glad everyone asks. He is a very important part of the family now.

Smiley was great on the long car ride down. He doesn't bark, but like a child, he whines when he wants or needs something. So picture a two year old in the back seat of the car and that's what the last three of the seven hour trip was like for Z and me!

When we got here, Smiley was instantly in love with our new place. He was bounding around in the completely open space, loving that there was nothing to get in his way. His life only got happier when he discovered that we have a terrace. Better still, the shade on the window to the terrace raises enough that he can "sun" in the corner while still laying in the cool comforts of the apartment! 

It kills me every time when I find him like this. He looks so regal.

He even found a thunder spot when the Charlotte storms roll in. Smiley is really scared of thunder and goes into "lock down" mode when they come. No windows, dark place, and pillow and blanket are always necessary!

Now many people have seen the cone picture. Smiley has so much fun walking and running around our building. It's well paved and kept so we rarely need to worry. Well, Nick and Smiley had a little spill the other day. Both are fine, but Smiley now has a few staples and a cone to show for it. 

He was such a brave boy in at the vet and made all of the nurses instantly fall in love. Well, how could you not with a face like that!

Best,

Becky