Whenever we return to the house after being gone, Norman will always bring us one of his toys when he meets us at the door. He has a pretty extensive toy collection that we keep in a basket on the floor. He'll come to the door, tail wagging, then race back to his toy box digging just for the perfect toy and bring it back to us all in a matter of seconds.
Even before Elian was born, Ed and I played a game called, "What Will Puppy Bring?" On our way home, we would each make a prediction about what toy Norman would bring to us when we got home. Some of the choices include: zebra tail, green bone, fuzzy man, barbell tennis ball, squirrel, and black and blue bone and blue santa dog just to name a few.
When Elian entered the picture, the game got a little more elaborate. Now we play it opera style. And not only do you have to guess what puppy is going to bring it, but you have to make your proclamation at the top of your lungs, opera style in the car. And don't even think of interrupting Elian when he's holding a note. Some of Papa's performances build to the crescendo as we make our way out the garage door and I'm sure the neighbors question the bellowing operatic voice singing, "BLACK AND BLUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUEEEEEEEEEEE BONE!"
Elian is very amused by Papa's operatic stylings and has gotten quite good at them himself, using arm and hand movements to add drama to his voice. The other day we were shopping at Super Target and I forget what Elian wanted to look at, buy or comment about, but he did so singing it at the top of his lungs in opera style. If you ever want to get noticed in Super Target, try pushing a four-year-old singing opera around in a shopping cart.
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3 comments:
kensi does this too, but usually returns with her little ball that just fits in her mouth. then she proceeds to let out muffled barks and growls.
we don't sing however.
You really should sing.
oh, we sing all the time! just not while guessing dog toys. :o)
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