On Being an Uncle: A Charlie Guest Post.
As many of you may recall, I became an uncle about nine months ago.
I gotta tell you, this job just gets better and better every week.
“We” are now eating some “solid” foods by “our self” sitting in the “high” chair.
It is very important for me to stay close by during mealtime to catch anything that hits the floor… or happens to be shared by a swinging hand. (And I must say, blueberry puffs with purple sweet potato are quite scrumptious.)
“We” are also now getting much more mobile, and “somebody” likes my squeaky toys, my ears, my tongue, my paws, and my nose. “She” even takes my bones right out of my mouth.
But that’s okay. It’s all in a day’s work of being an uncle. And as long as she tosses me a blueberry puff or two, I’m totally fine with the rest of the havoc!
Mom says I am a really good uncle. I like when she tells me that. It is usually accompanied by a chin scratch or an ear rub or possibly a treat! She really, really likes being a grandma, so I guess its a good thing I like being an uncle…
Woofs & Wags,
Charlie
Charlie is an adopted dog with brown eyes and a white-tipped tail who brings joy and laughter to his family and friends. Charlie is a gifted writer, raving food critic, cat, chipmunk, and donut lover, and exceptionally photogenic model. Some of his best friends are Mike the UPS Man, Cliff the Mailman, Jaeger the neighbor dog, and ANYONE who delivers pizza to the house. If you would like to read more guest posts by Charlie, simply type “Charlie” into the Search box at the top right hand corner of this link: thecreativelifeinbetween.com. If you would enjoy a companion like Charlie, please consider pet adoption.
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Charlie, you have a new fan! You are a fantastic advertisement for the joys of pet adoption. You are also, clearly a gifted Uncle – well done you. Now I’m going to find some more of your musings because your Mummy has told me how 🐶 ❤️
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well – thank you ms osyth – I am doggie blushing. I hope you will read my ribfest story – in fact, i wish mom would leave some of those out on the counter within my reach again soon!! 🙂 love, charlie
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I promise I will Charlie … tomorrow is my rest and read day so I’m looking forward to it 🙂
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Charlie clearly loves being an uncle and I think he’s very good at it…. !
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why thank you ms evelyn! you have me doggie blushing 🙂 love, charlie
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Charlie, you wonderful uncle, you!!!
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thank you so much ms pam! love, charlie
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You are one lucky dog, Charlie (and your mama is too!) (K)
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we both think we are very lucky. thank you ms. kerfe ❤ love charlie
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Charlie, you are such a good uncle to clean the floor around your baby and for sharing your toys and bone! Babies are sooo much fun!!! Doggie kisses from Sugar!
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thank you ms pj. i am very good at keeping the kitchen floor clean of any crumbs! its quite a job, but someone has to do it. how is little ms sugar doing? love, charlie
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Yes, it is quite a job but thankfully, you are up to the challenge! Sugar is doing very well — she is very spoiled, I will have to work on that. LOL!
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oh – it is good for doggies to be spoiled ms pj! that means you are doing a good job. ❤
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Hahaha! Yes, you are right Charlie!
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OH Charlie, I bet you are going to even more fun being an Uncle as the years go by and she will love you to pieces!! Keep it up Charlie, you are doing great! Tell your Mom to give you a extra special treat today for a extra special Uncle. 🙂
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i keep trying to show her how to throw my toys so we can play fetch. She watches very very carefully as mom and I do it in front of her. I think she is watching and learning, and when she is big enough too, we are going to have so much fun! thanks for the note about mom giving me an extra special treat today. She did! 🙂 love charlie
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Uncle Charlie, you are the best four legged uncle ever! You are teaching your precious niece the art of sharing and the importance of cleaning up, this takes great patience and fortitude. It appears that you are more than up to the task…paws up to you! Lovely to hear from you.Thank-you for the update! P.S. Just yesterday, I was reading an older post that featured a marvelous painting of adorable you as a teddy bear-like toy. Fantabulous!!
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thanks so much ms. ellen! paws back to you, and will you give one to benjamin also from me? love charlie
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so sweet!
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thank you ms. jenna!
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So cute!!
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thank you ms. lynn 🙂 love, charlie
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Woof
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I’m so glad to hear from you, Charlie!! ❤️ Being an uncle is a very important job! And you are looking very handsome in your photo too! 🐶⭐️ Glad to hear you are helping your mom out too! 🍔
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thank you ms. jill! It is a great joy to be an uncle 🙂 love charlie
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Awww Charlie, it has been awhile …I miss you. I guess you have been really busy being the coolest uncle on this planet. It sounds like you really are the coolest Uncle ever. Your mom is very lucky to have you help clean up any possible food mess from the floor, as we all know how those little hands do go swinging around. Love and Hugs Charlie xxx
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oh thank you ms. lynne – i am doggie blushing with your “cool” compliments! thanks for visiting and writing to me! love, charlie
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So glad to hear you enjoy being an uncle, Charlie! And trust me, your sweet niece is going to be one of your very best friends. And also a very dependable source of extra little snacks!
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oh that is so great ms. ann! it just keeps getting better and better! love, charlie
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Oh my goodness, Charlie is absolutely precious!
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why thank you ms. lisa! you make me doggie blush… love, charlie
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Nice to here from you Charlie. Glad you are doing a good job keeping the floor clean along with being gentle when little hands seem to offer extra treats. You are a good uncle b/c u a are gentle. Something your little nephew will have to learn soon too!
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Hi ms Mandy! Mom finally let me get a word in edgewise! I am having a blast being an uncle! ❤️🐶
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Ahhh…where have you been Charlie. I’m glad you learned one of the most important parts of being an uncle…stay close to the food source when they’re done eating. You’re going to really enjoy the next couple of years…:)
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