In Mother’s desperate attempt to communicate with us (she couldn’t just read this darn blog?!), she engaged Rosina, an animal communicator (through Zeus Communications), to talk to us and ask us questions for almost an hour!

It was fun! Rosina told Mumsy that I was anxious when she arrived and thought maybe I did something bad. Hee!

Rosina told Mother things she really should already know, like I like beef steak (duh!), car rides (I’m daddy’s co-driver!) and think Mother is awesome (hope she doesn’t let it get to her head).

And I told Rosina to tell Mumsy that I’m preeettty and like to be told! I like looking at myself in the mirror! I also want Mumsy to brush more gently and told Rosina that Mumsy sings (in the car and to me when there’s thunder). I made sure Mumsy knows that Romeo is bossy (hmpf!) and that I like to sleep on Mumsy’s bed! I told Rosina that I love Daddy more coz I know how to wrap him around my little paw and get him to do what I want! Heehee! I told her Daddy always comes home late!

I asked Rosina to ask Mother why she got Juliet. I wasn’t quite happy with that at first, but I guess we’re cool now. But I’m not happy when she takes her out more than me! I hope Mother takes me out more. I don’t like dogs much but I like my people. I want someone at home all the time! I also prefer to have long walks on a long leash with Mother and Father than go for doggy gatherings. Ugh. Dogs.

I hope Mother remembers to tell me I’m pretty everyday!

At the obedience workshop held at the German Shepherd Dog Club training grounds (at the Animal Resort) recently, Juliet spotted a crane attempting to do the A-Frame.

The birds and animals that hang out there must be picking up a couple of agility tips while watching the dogs train!

Juliet with her devil eyes and mischievous face, up to no good. But what exactly is she doing?

Gouging out the eyes of a reindeer! Poor Mr Rudolph!

Well we kinda did!

No we were only outside! By the giant logo globe thing!

Close enough!

We were at (the outside of) Universal Studios!

Mother took us to Sentosa for a swim then decided to explore parts of Sentosa by foot.

And of course she took lotsa pictures of meeeee!

Of us you mean.

You just happen to be there.

Uh huh.

Lotsa people stopped Mumsy to play with me and take my photo too!

Of US!

Yea whatever. *sticks tongue out*

Should we be concerned that our photos might be on the Facebook pages of some random tourist out there?

Some water feature thingy made with mosaic tiles. Pretty!

The fish are taking revenge

Romeo: HAHA There are 4 piggies, including Juliet!

I’m not yet old like my brother! Double WHEEEEE!!

This year for Christmas Mumsy didn’t get any new Christmas costumes and props. *sad face*

Yea we had to reuse our old stuff. But she did take a heck of a lotta photos! She even got someone with a professional camera, lights and all to do a photoshoot!

That was fun! I love being a model. *preens*

Uh huh.

Bambi wasn’t spared either. *giggles*

I loved the great big dinner where we got loads of awesome presents and delicious food!

Nyahneenyahneebooboo I had more turkey than yooouuuu!

Grandma feeding us Christmas treats!

Christmas photoshoot at Botanic Gardens (Trees of the Word light up)

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Yea first it was Shirah, the sheltie rescued from a puppymill.

Then Einstein! He’s like totally my fave. He’s kinda cute too. We used to play chase and wrestle alot! Mumsy says he’s big and handsome now. Wonder if he remembers me. Hmmm….

*rolls eyes* And now we have Lemon Daisy. Or Lemon, for short.

Yes! Lemon! She’s fun, she likes to play chase too. And when she catches up with me, she leaves with a mouthful of my fur! Mumsy bought some dresses for her to try and make her look pretty but I don’t think they suit her. Makes her look funny. *makes face*

Mother said she needs a family to call her own. She has some cousins who are also looking for homes. They’ve got a website and everything! So if you want to read about them, it’s all there.

I do like these friends mumsy brings home!

Uh huh so do I.

Why do you like them? I like them coz I love to play!

I like them coz you play with them and leave me alone.

*makes face*

What pictures?

The ones of me wearing fairy wings! *prances around*

Oh those. Mother and Father’s wedding you mean. Where they put me in this snazzy tux. The chicks dig it.

Uh huh. Whatever. My wings were pretty and purple and glittery! And remember how we got to wear their rings on ribbons around our necks? Total bling! Loves it!

Mother said she was afraid you’d eat it.

No that was you. Not me.

Oh.

Yes! I’m back online. The last few months have been a whirlwind of crazy activity. Let me tell you about the biggest change.

I now have a sister. Her name is usually Juliet. But when she’s doing something wrong, her name is “Sharndah Star Crossed Luva JULIET!!!!!” When she’s being a good girl, her name is “oh Julietti~!”

This is her.

Mother told me I was getting a sister months ago and she showed me this picture of her.

I thought Awww. She’s such a cutie! Mother would tell me all the little things she gets from Aunt T about Juliet. Juliet is an active puppy and even does sit ups!

Mother was really worried when Juliet first arrived coz I started to hump her. Mother thinks it must be because Juliet smelled like a female in heat as there was one at the breeder’s when Mother went to get Juliet from Melbourne Australia. But, no one had to worry, except for me. The next morning I found out what Juliet was really like – a fiesty lil’ bitc… *sigh* Yes Mother. No cussing.

Anyway, Juliet snapped at me and chased me around whenever I tried to be fresh with her. I learnt pretty quickly not to mess with this little miss. Her breeder calls her “pocket rocket”. That is very true the way she runs circles around me.

She’s been with us since April and she’s now almost 6 months old! She was born on boxing day 26 December 2009.

Now those who know me, know that I have a very large circle of personal space around me. I don’t like to be touched much by other dogs. Juliet knows no such concept. She can be so annoying. She chews on my ears, pulls my tail, bites my legs and tries to stand over me. I didn’t like it at first but I figured I should get her at her own game so now I mouth her as well. I’ve learnt how to get her to play games my way too! She’s so silly and falls for it all the time. I take a toy and toss it around. She wants everything I have so she’ll come running and when she does, I take off and she’ll give chase! My favourite! Chasies! Sometimes we play tug together also.

Did I mention she can be annoying? She always takes my things! Mother gives us the same toys the same treats the same pigs ears, but she always wants mine! It’s as if she sees me having so much fun with mine but she doesn’t know how to eat/play with hers so thinks there is something wrong with what she has and wants mine instead. SIGH. Oh yes, that’s my bed she’s standing on in the first picture. Hers is EXACTLY the same just it’s purple. DOUBLE SIGH. Oh and Mother says I need to change my blog coz I should let Juliet write too. But she’s a puppy! She doesn’t know anything!! I swear, if I have to make my website PINK… *grumble grumble* TRIPLE SIGH.

But you know, for all her annoying habits, I really enjoy spending time with her (with the occasional need for solitude). Mother says I seek her out sometimes to play and it’s not just Julietti who comes running to me. I also benefit from her stealing my treats coz sometimes I end up eating more than I would have (most of mine and almost all of hers) if I only had my treat. She’s also helping me with my weight loss coz I’m running away from her alot or chasing her for taking my stuff.

She may be like the pesky fly that doesn’t seem to go away but she’s my little pesky fly sister and I love my wee sis, Little Miss Juliet.

“Uh-oh. What did I do now?” I wondered as I slowly made my way to Mother’s “office” (aka her room but she likes to feel important).

“Romeo, please sit. Sit. SIT I SAY!”

I comply and look at her with the saddest face I could muster hoping I won’t get into too much trouble. Ohmigod, what if she takes away my treats?!

“It has come to my attention that your adolescence has not ended. I don’t understand. I thought you were all grown up. Explain yourself.”

“Err.. I have urges. I have strong desires to sniff and meet every female I meet and suss out every male competition I come across! I didn’t mean anything by it!” I cry, keeping my legs closed tightly in hopes she doesn’t realise the true cause of my behaviours.

“You can uncross your legs boy. I cannot neuter you.”

PHEW!!!

“BUT you must learn to pay me more heed, do you hear me? I cannot simply cease to exist the moment we walk out the front door. You MUST place Mother above all else – above females, pee smells, whatever. You must LOOK AT MUMMY from time to time. You must check in with me.”

“Whaaaaat.” Oops. Shouldn’t have said that out loud. Mother narrows her eyes to thin slits. Her eyes drill holes into my head.

“I will teach you how to do this since you clearly don’t know how. I will teach you how to give me ATTENTION.”

Uhoh here it comes!

“From now on, you will not have free access to anything outdoors. You will no longer be allowed off leash or to dog parks. You will be tethered to me at all times until you learn the meaning of ATTENTION. You will not be permitted to sniff or mark any tree, pole, bush or other object when we are outdoors. You will (as far as possible) not be allowed to meet dogs anymore.”

“WHAT! No! That’s unfair! UNREASONABLE! I wil call the Sheltie Union on you!” say I as I bang my paw on her desk in a show of false bravado.

“Oh you and your pigheaded demon-spawn stubborn crazy behaviour. Sit your ass down! I’m not done. If you want to be able to do any of what I am now restricting, you may. PROVIDED you look at me.”

Huh. WTF. I stare back at her blankly. Me no comprehende.

Mother purses her lips. “Geez, when you’re a teen your brain goes too doesn’t it? I MEAN, every time you look at me, you will be rewarded with whatever you so really want to do, like tree sniffing. If we are on a walk, for example, you will be required to walk close to me on loose leash and not sniff anything at all. If you do, for whatever reason hallelujah praise the Lord, actually LOOK ME IN THE EYES, I will let you mark and sniff the nearest tree to your heart’s content.”

*mumble mumble* “yeeeea alright….” *more moaning and groaning*

“I’m tired of your teenage don’t give a damn about mum behaviour. It makes Mother feel like a pile of doodoo. Ok, you’re dismissed.

Oh wait. I forgot to tell you. We’ve got a new comer joining us soon. A girlie called Juliet. She will be your sister. You had better buck up before she gets here and set a good example for her to follow! Or else!! Ok now go. Shoo shoo. Give mummy some time alone to play Cafe World and Farmville.” as Mother shuts the door behind me.

Juliet? What? Who??