It's a dogs life, introducing Maddie

So we have been dog sitting this past week, for Peter's sister Stephanie (who is holidaying in a retirement home - long story!)

I never thought I would be a small dog person, but I am head over heels. We've only had one slip up (touch wood) with toilet stuff and I am thoroughly enjoying the company of a little creature at home during the days. Maddie is about six years old and in generally good health, though she had some teeth problems a while back. As a result, they were all removed, hence her very cute tongue which is pretty much always lolling out the side of her mouth. She loves cuddles and is never happier than when she is cuddled up in someone's lap (which makes working a bit of a challenge!)

She is a total Princesse as you can see from her dog bowls which Steph bought over for us while we dog sit. Maddie is a Bichon Frise and will be with us until Friday night.....

She pretty much sleeps most of the time, unless of course she is lapping up water (which she loves). Maddie sleeps on the floor in our bedroom at night and mostly on whoever has left clothes on the floor during the day.