Dear Santa
We had a wonderful first Christmas together, Santa. All that worrying about whether Grady would …water, the Christmas tree were for naught. He did seem somewhat surprised when he strolled around the end of the couch looking for his ball, only to stick his head in a small forest of fir branches. But you know him, he’s resilient.
And he was such a good boy. At least, until Michael arrived. Why is it that he never wants on the couch until my son shows up? That’s a rhetorical question Santa. I expect you’re far too busy negotiating the elves contract for 2013 to ponder such trivialities.
What I really wanted to talk to you about was his presents. More specifically, the squeakers in his toys. How much would it take to bribe those sadistic little b…bu…buddies of yours? I mean, it’s not that I don’t like squeakies, I do. But then, I like pecan pie too. One piece or so a year. You know, too much of a good thing.
So next year, could you perhaps come up with an alternating squeaky system so that only one toy can be squeaked at a time for say….30 seconds? And then it won’t squeak again for oh…maybe a week? I would really appreciate it. Thanks for the Advil too. Next year make it double strength.
For a blind dog who’s never “seen” Christmas before, he sure figured out the present thing pretty fast.
How adorable!!! Grady filled out so nicely, he looks so happy and healthy now. God Bless you! =:-)
Thanks Sheila. He is a real trip to live with, and he’s doing really well. I know he’s old, but we’re hoping that he’ll have a few good years left in comfort and security.
Are you SURE Grady is blind? No really!? Did you see him open those gifts – LIKE A BOSS!!!
We bow down to you Grady…you the man!
Wally & Sammy
Hey Wally and Sammy! Yes, the opthalmologist is pretty certain he’s blind. Nobody else is, though. The first present was a little hesitant but the second one was sheer joy. I hope you fellas had as good a time!
It’s great your back
We are like Wally and Sammy BOL You certainly go the hang of opening that second present 
I thought the cat was going to have a try too 
xx0xx
Mollie and Alfie
Fuzzy cruised by just to see what was going on. But I don’t think Grady wanted to share because he took his two presents and laid down and squeaked them for hours. And hours. You’d never do that would you, M&A?
Oh Grady, I am so happy that you had such a wonderful Christmas, and that there were not any tree incidents! About those toys, you just sqeak away. The humans eventually tune it out . . . at least that’s what I tell myself!
Oh believe me, he’s still squeaking. Unfortunately the bear in that second package now requires an arm amputation. But it still squeaks!
Grady, have yous a date for the ball ?? Or shall I put youz on my blog for all the gals to see
xx00xx
Mollie and Alfie
Not yet. He’s listed on Ranger’s blog, but he’d like to ask Kyla. He just doesn’t know how.
Youz up on de blog Grady..wez gonna find ya a date
Promise buddie xx00xx
Mollie and Alfie
Love the blog, the dog and your writing!
Thanks GtnCo! We like to show people that a handicapped dog can still be fun and have a good life.
Thanks mollie and alfie. Kyla had a date so he was out of luck there.