4 weeks

It's getting harder to find the time to write.... The puppies are a busy group, playing with their toys and each other. Whenever they have human visitors, they all try to climb up on their laps for a cuddle. I tend to get swarmed whenever I go in their room. Not quite as bad as poor Terra but almost! She is only nursing them very briefly after each of their meals when she's allowed in to clean the dishes. The puppies hang off her which has caused a few scrapes on her nipples. Terra is still very concerned if any of her babies yelp loudly or make too much noise. She'll stand peering over the baby gate to make sure all is well.

The puppies look forward to their 4 feedings a day. They dive into the dishes jostling for position. They still end up wearing some of the food but they either clean it off each other or let momma, Terra do it when she comes in.

Most of them enjoy carrying toys around. Everything gets played with for a short time especially the squeaky, stuffed toys. They tend to shake them just like the big dogs do.

Outside, the puppies are getting much braver, wandering off from the group to explore the big world. It takes both Braden and I to keep an eye on them to make sure no puppy goes under the deck or thru the wrought iron fence.