Unbelievably Santa did not give Captain Chaos coal for Christmas. How did he not make the naughty list.
He got more presents than I did. Even the neighbour whose prized lawn he’s dug up sent him his own card. Unbelievable. Actually it’s not that hard to understand. He brings such joy, fun and life to the house. Humans really don’t deserve dogs as friends. We need to learn from their unconditional love.
No visitors, no phone calls. Splendid festive isolation. Perfect for our son. The dad from a few years back would have balked at that. That’s before Aspergers entered our family. Now isolation is the new rock and roll. Thats where a Captain Chaos comes in. He fills the gap created by the isolation. He more than fills that gap.
Dad I thought you had bought yourself a present. Are you not going to open it.
Maybe a bit later.
Looking at that puzzled look on your face you have lost it haven’t you.
Yep put it in a safe place so I wouldn’t lose it. And I can’t remember where now… Don’t you just hate that.
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Anyway the missing present is not missed. Too busy trying to duck and weave to avoid a flying well chewed Christmas Cuddly Robin. This is actually the quiet before the storm. Captain Chaos has still got to open his odd looking present. A 3ft long squeaking cuddly snake. Really wish my missing present was a set of ear muffs and maybe a safety helmet. Think I’m going to need them.
Merry Christmas
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Happy Christmas
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I FEEL FOR THE POOR GUY! 😀
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Thank you
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ORT,ORT,ORT… 😀
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🙏
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So very sad! Sorry!
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Thank you
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Sounds like a quiet Christmas . Happy you have your pups to liven it up. 💕
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Quiet is good for our son.
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Yes, it is but not for you, we’ll not all the time. 😔
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No not all he time
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You need a balance.
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Not always easy to do.
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No, it isn’t,…
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Zeus got some chicken treats and 2 bones. Ben spent the morning trying to take the bone away from Zeus. No amount of explaining, begging, warning or simple commands (stop!) would deter Ben. Zeus finally had enough and nipped at Ben as he was prying his jaws apart trying to take the bone. Didnt break the skin. Normally Zeus would be in serious trouble for that, but Ben had been warned.
We bought Zeus a squeaky toy once and Ben took it away and squeaked it more than the dog would have🙉. It disappeared one day🤷🏼♀️. Very mysterious🤫. Zeus got a new ball though😉
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It’s so difficult for you. Always walking that fine line trying to minimise fluctuations. Pets are just like humans – need to factor in the circumstances. We gave Captain Chaos a bone once. All he wanted to do was try to give it to the cats. Couldn’t understand why the cats where less than impressed. Finally he buried it somewhere I guess.
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How wonderful to have Captain chaos’ unconditional love given to you so generously. Please don’t put him in the naughty corner. Merry Christmas to all in your household.
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He would just ignore me. He forgets stuff after about 2 seconds. Happy Christmas to you.
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Happy Christmas to all of you in your house. Your dog is such a happy soul too.
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Happy Christmas to you. Yes he really is.
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With eyes like that, how could you possibly put him on the naughty list, lol! No wonder he gets his own Christmas cards. 💖
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He might a way.
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Merry BOXING Day today xxxxxx
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Happy Boxing Day. The present is lovely First layer already eaten.
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Oh God… I hope it is okay. I would not like you suffering agonies xxxxxx
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Lovely xxxxx
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pS I did that one year with presents. never found them yet. I had to write and thank someone for a gift I had no idea of what it was.
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Don’t you just hate that. xxxx
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I think, by mistake i probably put them in the bin. When we moved house I thought I might find them but even then I never did.
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You never know one day…
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Well…unless the new owner has found them but I doubt it x
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Maybe it will be found in a 1000 years and become a famous relic.
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Okay… If u say so i will take your word.
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We really enjoyed your baking. Sons normally really picky but not with this. x
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That would be brill
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Wouldn’t it be funny going in a time machine to see the puzzled looks on people finding it.
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Well thank him and next year I can send my white chocolate and strawberry slices too
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That would be wonderful. xx
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Yeah… Trying to figure out whatever it was…. ( Just like we were in a diff way when it came to saying thanks .)
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You will be more than welcome.
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🙏💓
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Just looking at the Captain’s eyes again reminds me of an article I read. It said that during their role as humankind’s companion, dogs have evolved this look thing they do with their eyes to find favour with their master/mistress and protect themselves from harm. Wolves never needed to do it at all until their relationship with us. They had to look as aggressive as possible to stand their ground in the wilds. Now, dogs can win us over with just one look and I would say that Captain Chaos has perfected this strategy. 😀
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He has got the look down perfectly.
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Don’t worry – it won’t be long before he’s killed it.
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He’s trying this morning.
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When I was a young and inexperienced mum, I once thought a squeaky toy would be great for the young ones, good hand workout and all that. So I bought a whole pack of them because it was cheaper than buying just one.
Long story short, I never made that mistake again.
Merry Christmas, Gary & beautiful son.
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We’ve had a few of those. Do get to you eventually. Merry Christmas
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😂
No one could put that cutie on any naughty list. I conferred with my 12yo daughter by showing her the pictures and she agrees with me. 😀
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He’s currently sleeping with a teddy.
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Oh, that’s funny! Definitely need some ear plugs 🙂 We sadly forgot to gift our dogs with toys. Although, as a joke, Declan got Bobby a little plush shark that when you squeeze it, it plays Baby Shark on repeat. The dog has been found in the corner three times with it – the tell tale song giving the little thief away every time 🙂
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I bet that’s so funny to see.
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Happy Boxing Day!
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Happy Boxing Day to you
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You never fail to make me laugh out loud… thanks!
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That makes me happy.
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Such a beautiful dog though, and I agree our fur babies do love without conditions – wish we could be as humane. Merry Christmas!!!!
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They really are. Merry Christmas
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Thank you… hope you are finding joy and solace in the season.
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It’s good.
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My dogs have been a true gift through the course of my divorce. I was left with precious little after everything but the dogs never let me forget I was loved.
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They never judge.
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And that is such a blessing.
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It is.
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My Mum bought Hubby a chocolate Santa but couldn’t find it to wrap it. She found it eventually… the following year actually when she was digging out her Christmas wrappings and there was Santa, still intact, but past his best before date. ho ho doh. I think.
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I would still have eaten that….
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You sound a worse chocoholic than my husband! Hope you and your son had loads of Christmas goodies come your way.
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I can’t deny that.
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Ha!
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That face!! We gotta love our four legged friends. I set two brand new dog toys a few inches apart, unwrapped, to see which our dog, Cookie picked. She went for the pink elephant that looks like an aardvark or anteater.
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Must try that. At the moment it’s all about the cuddly squeaking robin.
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This is hilarious! What a cutie.
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Definitely trying to get on the naughty list early this time.
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I hope that your Christmas was wonderful and that this next year is magical. Happy New Year.
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Thank you so much
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Oh those eyes! Love just radiates from him xxxxxxx
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They do xxxxxx
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Your dog is adorable. This post made me smile. I’m glad I snooped a little.
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So pleased. x
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