4 weeks old

My little Jean Baptiste is 4 weeks old! He is now a bundle of energy and can walk, run a little, and follow me all around! He sleeps through the night now and has started eating solid food. He is simply too cute for words. I do worry though, that he is really spoiled being the only one!

I get to go to the beauty shop on Friday and I am excited! I need some "me" time :-)

Jean Baptiste is moving so fast now it is hard to get a picture of him, but Mommy has one to show how his face is changing. And Daddy was right, now that he is moving so much his tummy is not huge anymore.

Little problem!

Now before you worry there is no problem with Jean Baptiste! I have developed a case of mastitis which is an infection in a mammary gland. It is because I only have one puppy and he doesn't eat very evenly. Mommy noticed it late last night and immediately starting hot packs and massage. (Mommy was a La Leche member! and she raised milk goats so she has treated this quite a few times) So we went to the vet this am and Dr. Middleton prescribed antibiotics for 14 days. Mommy tricked me with a piece of cheese and I woofed it down.......

My little man is doing very well. He went in Mommy's little puppy carrier with us to the vet and he got checked out too. He was pronounced very healthy and cute! He can really crawl and get around now. So watch out world here he comes!

July 14th Bastille Day

My little man will be 3 weeks old tomorrow! He is really growing and can get up on all fours for a minute or so at a time. He loves to cuddle up with a baby blanket, especially under his "crib toy". Mommy says to watch for a video in the next day or so of him crawling.

I am really feeling good and leave him for a couple of hours - but of couse I check in on him often!

July 9th Couple of firsts!

Little Jean Baptiste is going almost 4 hours between feedings now. So I am able to go for walks and hang out with Mommy. But then I am ready to go back to my little boy and take care of him!

He even wagged his tail at Mommy and me today when he woke up and heard me coming! He is just getting cuter and cuter!

Take a look at his new pics!

Jean Baptiste's eyes are open!

My little boy opened his right eye yesterday and his left today. Mommy didn't take a picture with his eyes open yet because he is still a little sensitive to light. But here are some pictures of him under his new "crib toy". Daddy says that puppies won't really play with it like babies do - but Jean Baptiste immediately crawled under it to cuddle when I was out and about.

His nose is still darkening, and his eyes are too. Mommy will have to cut his toenails this weekend because they are starting to scratch me!

I am leaving Jean Baptiste for longer and longer times now. He is doing a lot of sleeping still, but now that his eyes are open he is really trying to crawl!

I can't believe he has changed so much in under 2 weeks!

PS I am VERY glad that July 4th is over - I HATE fireworks! Jean Baptiste doesn't seem to mind them though.

More like a puppy less like a rat!

Jean-Baptiste is really growing! His nose, mouth, and eyes are all darkening and his shape is filling out to be so cute! He isn't eating every single minute like he was, but he can still put it away fast when he wants to! I have been spending more time away from him, not very far away and definitely close enough to hear him when he needs me. But the chipmunks and squirrels have learned that I am back on patrol!

Here is Mommy's latest picture of my little guy - he is about 1 pound now. And he is all adorable!!!