When I married Boo, I made sure that no where in our vows were the words “obey.” Why set myself up for failure?
I’m just not the type of girl who does very well at obeying. I’m not obedient. If that was a marital requirement of Boo’s, he’d be better off getting a dog.
I’m no man’s bitch. I’m an independent bitch.
That said, I try very hard to respect my husband’s wishes, even when I don’t agree with them. The man supports my arse and keeps me in Cheetos and boxed wine as I sit on my duff all day and surf the internet. I know better than to bite the hand that feeds me.
I like being a kept woman, and I love my sugar-daddy.Â
Yet there are times when my husband lays down the law, puts his foot down and absolutely refuses to consider a request I’ve made. It happens so infrequently that I always blink with surprise when he revolts. The last time he refused a request of mine was a few years ago and it may have involved public intoxication and the possibility of bailing my ass out of the clink.
He is wise beyond his years.
However, this time, he had his head up his butt. He was being unreasonable. Stubborn for the sake of being difficult. Digging his heels in and ignoring the wishes and wants of every member of his family for his own personal motives.
I did the only thing I could think of. I over-rode his decision; blatantly disregarded his dictatorial commands and did what I wanted to for the sake of our family.
I brought home a new puppy.
Boo was pissed.

Meet Thatcher, Nixon’s running mate.
My children are over the moon and Nixon, the World’s Greatest Dog, EVER, is still smiling. Of course, it helps that the new dog will be half his size, is dumber than a stump and has female parts. The perfect doggy girlfriend for my sweet Nixon.
My motives were completely selfish pure. Nixon looked lonely, my birdies had kicked the bucket and I am still waiting for an adoption to happen that is beginning to look as though it may be a pipe dream. My heart was over-flowing with love and I needed someone to slather that love all over.

Nixon may have been a tad over-excited.
A puppy was the perfect solution.
Not according to my husband. Who, for days has refused to acknowledge my sweet little mongrel’s existence. He even threatened divorce and at one point thundered that it was him or the dog. He quickly backed down when I tossed a suitcase at his feet and told him to start packing.

Like me, she is no man’s bitch.
In a moment of quiet, after I just finished buttering him up (read: gave him a treat, wink, wink,) I asked Boo what the big deal with another puppy was. Why he was so resistant to the sweet intoxication of puppy kisses and big brown eyes?
“I don’t need another damn dog in my bed. One ass-licker is more than enough.”

Thatcher, Boo’s butt-licker in training.
Well, if that’s all he was worried about, problem solved. My new little pup can just sleep with the kids.
Once he realized there would be no other farting, snoring, shedding little fur monsters fighting with him for the chance to sleep next to me, he calmed down. Enough that I even caught him petting my new pup and talking cute little puppy talk as he scratched her belly.
(Who’s da sweetest liddle puppy wog in da whole wide world? Thatcher, dat’s wight my widdle pwe-shush…)
Oh my sugar-daddy likes to talk tough. But when push comes to shove, he’s all bark and no bite.
That said, I’m gonna take this as a hint that now isn’t the time to artfully slip him the ole pinky finger in the throes of passion. If you know what I mean.
Wink, wink.

How do you not love a dog who sleeps on your shoulder?





Monday, 13 October, 2008 at 20:45
Ahh!! Your new layout and header are KILLER! And your dog is soooo cute!
Monday, 13 October, 2008 at 20:58
Okay, Thatcher is adorable, but I am nearly in tears over the photo of Nixon, dear Nixon! We had a Boston named Larry for 11 years and had to put him to sleep a year ago. I have a special place in my heart for “Larry Dogs,” as my kids call them!
Monday, 13 October, 2008 at 22:52
I have a 99lb male Alaskan Malamute and a 46lb female shepherd mix, both rescue dogs…Tell Nixon to get ready to bow down to Thatcher and accept the fact that she will rule the roost..just ask my big Wolf about Angel…SHE IS THE BOSS..by the way, why even have a dog if you aren’t going to have it in the house? Would you put one of your children outside to live?
Monday, 13 October, 2008 at 23:06
Well I for one accept my ass lickings graciously, as they are a sign of loyalty. Lucky for me all the ass licking in our home is administered by the cute little bichon, not of the big boxer-mutt. I’d just feel dirty if the big dog did it.
Monday, 13 October, 2008 at 23:57
We recently lost a dog member of our family. The kids have been begging to get a new dog. Hubby is not really willing to go for it.. Now that I am pregnant..i’m thinking…Umm NO puppy… cause I cannot cope with the puppy and a newborn.
Tuesday, 14 October, 2008 at 0:01
Oh she’s CUTE. Glad that Nixon doesn’t mind sharing space and attention with her… and even likes her!
And Boo saying that to the li’l doggie? How sweet! My husband won’t be caught dead saying such things… so I think he says them silently when he pats our neighborhood dogs and cats
Tuesday, 14 October, 2008 at 5:12
absolutely adorable puppy! I know how you feel – being recently married and being a little “older” I needed something to love on (in addition to my husband of course). So we got our first dog. And then I immediately wanted another. He said no. WE’re going to start trying for our first baby instead.
Tuesday, 14 October, 2008 at 6:10
“half his size, is dumber than a stump and has female parts” … maybe that should be written into wedding vows.
Happy Puppy. Need a Jr.-sized Kong?
Tuesday, 14 October, 2008 at 6:50
Thats what my man is like. Allll resistance. Then it is him making all the gushy noises to something cute.
Tuesday, 14 October, 2008 at 7:41
This reminds me of when we got my cat. My dad was completely against it, until we put her (then a kitten) in the car to take her home. He baby-talked and comforted her the whole ride home, and never complained about getting a cat again. We now have two.
(I’m more of a cat person, but Thatcher is so cute I almost want a puppy of my own!)
In short: men are suckers for baby
animalsanythings.Tuesday, 14 October, 2008 at 8:55
Yikes! Keep that finger away! The poor man.
He’s a cute pup! I’m more of a cat guy myself. Loved the ass-licker story. I hadn’t made it that far back in the archives yet.
Tuesday, 14 October, 2008 at 9:33
Wait until Nixon knocks up Thatcher. That’s when Boo will hit the roof.
BTW, the pinky finger, that better be agreed upon or he may return the favor.
Tuesday, 14 October, 2008 at 10:00
How absolutely adorable! Who could resist that little puppy face? Not even Boo.
Job well done.
Tuesday, 14 October, 2008 at 10:03
SO CUTE!!! I’m so jealous!!! What a sweetie!
Tuesday, 14 October, 2008 at 10:10
She’s so cute! I can’t wait for whenever my family gets a new dog. What breed is she?
Tuesday, 14 October, 2008 at 11:23
Aww, she’s adorable. Just precious. (and I love the new digs)
Tuesday, 14 October, 2008 at 20:54
Awwww! What a cutie in that last photo! (The dog isn’t bad, either.)
Wednesday, 15 October, 2008 at 5:32
THAT is the sweetest thing I have seen all week! And good for you standing up like that – for the family of course!
Wednesday, 15 October, 2008 at 7:25
I kept saying we should get a puppy, my husband keeps saying no. I’d totally go out and do it but then I’d be stuck with all the responsibility and lots of “i told you so’s”. So for now, we’re petless.
Wednesday, 15 October, 2008 at 13:34
Oh. My. Goodness. I may die from the cuteness.
p.s. give ‘em the pinkie anyway just to keep things fresh.
Wednesday, 15 October, 2008 at 15:29
Oh good for you for not listening to him about the puppy! He’s so cute.
Oh, and don’t listen to the naysayers here either. The pinky is a great idea.
Trust me. Seriously.
Wednesday, 15 October, 2008 at 17:09
Loving it. I wish my hubby would bring home something cute and cuddly for once. All he brings home are creepy reptiles and snakes…..
Snakes I guess I could get kinky with, but the bearded dragons with claws, not so much.
Wednesday, 15 October, 2008 at 17:10
P.S. I like your new blog look!!
Thursday, 16 October, 2008 at 11:36
BTW, I forgot to mention…I have an award for you!
Thursday, 16 October, 2008 at 19:00
That’s precious. The dog, too HeeHee God bless.
Thursday, 16 October, 2008 at 21:12
While we have 3 dogs now and 1 cat, I’ll never forget my husband’s (then live-in boyfriend) initiation into the pet world. I brought home a kitten. Planned, but not by him. He had never had any pets growing up.
He was so mad! But by the end of the first two days he was making and BUYING her toys. He called her his “baby girl.” She got more affection than I did. And now he is a pet-a-holic. He tried to rescue another dog while re-registering ours. “But it was soooo cute. And small. Easy to care for!” Me, the softie, had to put the foot down.
Sunday, 19 October, 2008 at 1:47
OMG Thatcher is so frickin’ cute!! I’m glad you got him!! Oh and your ink is amazing!! Inspired me to go ahead and get some done when I’m in Vegas!! hehe You rock girl!!
-C
Monday, 20 October, 2008 at 8:19
Tanis! I know I’m too late for the contest (snif) but I want to share this laugh with you without requiring a reward:
(you can share it with Fric & Frac!)
Late one dark and rainy Halloween night a man was
walking home alone when he hears behind him …….
BUMP…
BUMP…
BUMP…
Walking faster he looks back, and makes out the image of an upright coffin banging its way down the middle of the street toward him
BUMP…
BUMP…
BUMP…
Terrified, the man begins to run towards his home,the coffin bouncing quickly behind him …
faster…
faster…
BUMP…
BUMP….
BUMP…
He runs up to his door, fumbles with his keys, opens the door, rushes in, slams and locks the door behind him.
However …
the coffin crashes through his door, with the lid of the coffin clapping …
clappity….
BUMP…
clappity…
BUMP…
clappity…
BUMP…
clappity…
BUMP…
at the heels of the terrified man….
Rushing upstairs to the bathroom at the end of the hall, he locks himself in. His heart is pounding; his head is reeling; his breath is coming in sobbing gasps…
then …
With a loud CRASH the coffin starts breaking down the door. Bumping and clapping towards him. The man screams and reaches for something heavy,
anything …
his hand comes to rest on a large bottle of ROBITUSSIN.
Desperate, he throws the Robitussin as hard as he can at the apparition,
and…
the coffin stops.
Friday, 24 October, 2008 at 9:29
Awe! He’s cute! We got a new puppy in July. He’s still puppy size…of course he’s only 5 months old…and a teacup chihuahua! =)
Friday, 24 October, 2008 at 16:55
Ohhhh, the cuteness is BLINDING. Smoochy smooches to your puppy. (And you!)
Wednesday, 3 December, 2008 at 16:54
LMAO! Woman – you crack me up more than you could ever know!!
I love me some Tanis!!!! Good luck on your blogging award…. I totally voted for you!!
Saturday, 18 April, 2009 at 20:27
You rednecks are fucking idiots..and all of you are fucking rednecks!