Fate Loves to Screw With Me
Tuesday, March 4, 2008 Marcus has been slipping bribes from his piggybank to Fate for some time now. I can't prove it, but the circumstantial evidence is overwhelming. Oh, I want 4 new Bionicles? "Hey Fate, hook me up!" I'd love to have a dog, but dad won't let me? "Fate, step in for a sec, will ya?"
I swear, I think Fate is beginning to have fun with this. I think she derives intrinsic enjoyment out of seeing me totally bested. Why do I think that?
Because this is out of hand.
A few weeks ago, d Wife and Fury were at the dog park with Krypto. I get a call.
"Oh my god, Fury is playing with a Bichon Frise and he loves it."
"That's cool," I say
"And, he reeeally loves it. Can we get one?"
"Uh, no. Those are wimpy dogs," I clearly state.
"But he loooves it!” d Wife insisted, “He even said in his own words 'Mom, I fell in love'"
Ha. I used to be a sucker for my son's strategically cute words, but not anymore. No way. He's cuted his way into too many things. First of all, getting a purebred dog would cost money – a hell of a lot more than Krypto’s Humane Society processing fee. A new dog would also mean housebreaking all over again, paying for shots, and getting him neutered. More money, time and hassle than I was willing to invest for something I’d be embarrassed to be seen with in public.
This dad put his foot down and it felt good. Holding my line over the next few weeks was actually pretty easy, because for once, I had the rational high ground.
Until Saturday afternoon.
While visiting the produce market with Marcus, I made the mistake of glancing over at the community bulletin board. No, no, no, no I did not see that!!
Dammit, I saw it.
Red added by me for highlighting effects.
I dialed the number.
Two hours later, we were jumping into the car to go meet the newest member of our household.
“Fury, do you want to rename the dog?” I asked.
“Yeah, Kryp Brother,” he suggested.
I thought that one over for a second. Seeing as we’re probably in the worst city in the world to be walking down the street saying “Kryp Brother” out loud, I recommended holding off on that exercise for the time being.
An hour later, BJ, the Bichon Frise almost known as “Kryp Brother,” became the newest member of the BusyDad household.
Fury is no longer the lightest member of the household
How, how, how?
And Krypto took to his new brother just fine, despite giving us the “are you serious??” look. A few times.
Of course they couldn’t be brothers without some good old fashioned sibling rivalry.
... and plenty of time to romp! Quick note: d Wife wants me to tell you that our yard looks ghetto because I let everything die, since we’re breaking ground on a major remodel in a few months.
Oh all right! The little guy is kinda growing on me too.
Reader Comments (63)
LOL! You've been suckered.
Now it's time to go practice with the kids on badgering the Hubby/Daddy. We want a beagle.
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[BusyDad] You need to slip Fate a $20 or something. Badgering by itself won't get you far if your hubby is strong willed like I am. But have Fate stick her foot out as hubby as walking down the street and he will fall flat on his face into the arms of a beagle puppy.
Going with the superhero theme the dog should be called Ace the bat hound.
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[BusyDad] Ohhh! Now that is a great idea. We don't really like BJ all that much, but that was his given name. Might be worth switching! Thanks for the great idea!
we had a bichon for awhile, until my hubby realized he was very allergic and just couldn't breathe. She was very sweet, very hyper. The kids still miss Mooki.:(
Congrats on your new family member!
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[BusyDad] Thanks! BJ is a very sweet dog. He follows you around EVERYWHERE! That's weird your hubby is allergic. They actually recommend Bichons to people who are allergic. Poor kiddos!!
Bwahahahahahaha! No really......he's cute. Peace, Mike.
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[BusyDad] hmmmm. Thanks... I think...
Jim,
You and B.J had the same facial expression: supremely blissful! ( the photo showing you sat B.J in your arm while working on the computer.)
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[d Son] I was so happy because he finally learned to poop outside :) He was "housebroken" but I think the old owner thought that meant he knows how to poop all over the house.
Sucka!
I can say that because I'm one too. So far, I only have to fight against, "Mama will you give me a dollar so I can buy something at Target?" I am pretty good at saying no to that. But I dread the day when he gets more advanced and starts bringing home all manner of wildlife to adopt...which I am very sure he will.
At least this one is cute. And clean. How about naming him Knight? As in Krypto-Knight?
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[BusyDad] Get your stomping foot ready. You're gonna need to start perfecting that "putting my foot down" sound effect right now. And that's another brilliant name suggestion.
You caved? I think deep down you were harboring a strong desire to own and love a Bichon Frise.
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[BusyDad] Hey - that's for my therapist decide and me to repress!
Well at least you got suckered into getting a dog, they have been trying to get me to get a cat for some time now. I will not crack. See the post Our Petless Family
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[BusyDad] Stay strong, my friend. I'll keep Fate distracted over here.
I'm definitely not looking forward to hearing Baby L begging me for a new pet. It's bad enough I hear it from Ashley everytime we see pictures of them wanting to be adopted.
The video of the two chasing each other is pretty funny.
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[BusyDad] That's every dad's kryptonite - the kid begging for something. If I had a little girl, she'd be so spoiled.
Ya know, if you'd taken me shopping with you I would have talked you out of it. I have a very strong anti-new pet super power.
But he's damn cute.
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[BusyDad] Is there a Tootsie signal I could shine into the night sky next time I needed your assistance? We have sea monkeys and even a stray praying mantis once. I'm weak.
HAHAHA Sucker!!! We got a new pet recently too that I hope to post about sometime this week. You are going to look SO manly walking that dog in your hood. No one's gonna mess with you!
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[BusyDad] grrr... maybe we should have named him "Kryp Brother" after all. A gangsta affiliation would give him some street cred.
Aw! He's a cutie! But, can you tell me why you referred to Fate as a she?!
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[BusyDad] Isn't it evident? Only a female can screw with a guy's head so badly and so repeatedly ;)
Does Kryp Bro' have a little brother? my kids want a wimpy dog, too.
PS: I used to have a wimpy dog, and it was the coolest dog in the galaxy. http://www.whiskeyinmysippycup.com/2006/06/01/you-yellow-bastards-come-back-here-and-take-whats-coming-to-you-ill-bite-your-legs-off/
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[BusyDad] A yappy dog who actually followed through with a bite ? That's awesome! That's one badass dawg. And what a happy ending! Can BJ roll with Izzi?
I like that fate is a She.
Congrats on the dog he is cute..
Fury looks over the moon about him, though the last pic of you makes me think that you are a little won over by BJ as well.
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[BusyDad] grumble grumble... rrrr... (oh alright... he's pretty ok - but that's as far as I go!)
I think you absolutely did the right thing! Look at that video. They're going to have so much fun together. I think you all will! I mean, when did you ever have Krypto up in your lap??
Congrats!
;-)
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[BusyDad] haha yeah, Krypto is hard to blog with. I can't see the dang screen. That pic was taken mid post.
Too funny! I think it's probably a good thing we live in a no-pets-allowed apartment or I'd be the one begging the hubby to let me get a cat! And then he'd be begging me to get a dog and pretty soon we'd be over-run! Anyways, at least I've heard that Bichons are pretty good little dogs! Although me personally, I like bigger dogs, like Krypto. :) And I LOVE that picture of Krypto sleeping in his bed. Hilarious!
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[BusyDad] Yeah, BJ is actually great little dog. And I definitely don't have to worry about him mauling Fury. It would probably tickle. Glad you like that pic! It cracked me up so badly when I saw Krypto squeezing into that bed. So happy I got that shot!
Sucker! What a perfect dog though... still young, but potty trained! WOOHOO!
And the kryp brother comment cracked me up.
For future reference: Apartment living is far less condusive to spur of the moment pet adoptions. I'm just sayin'. Does almost kryp brother have a real name yet?
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[BusyDad] If we went with Fury's name choice, I'd have to be real careful what color collar he sported :) We've kind of resigned to calling him by BJ, which is his original name. But I've gotten a lot of great suggestions here, so who knows?
Is it wrong that I just wanna shave it?
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[BusyDad] Too late! We beat you to it. You can't see it, but in the last pic, his body has been buzzed by the groomer. He body looks more like a ferret now. :)
Okay, Jim, I'm taking it public -- my vote is for BusyDog...BD for short. Easy shift from BJ (which is problematic for so.many.reasons).
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[BusyDad] Yes... I know... that has crossed our minds. Fury would have too much fun with that name once he's older. Haha. Actually BusyDog be a funny and appropriate name. Busy for short. It has a nice ring to it.
I see more dogs in our future! Remember, Fury wanted to catch up to Suzie's dogs - she has 3. Then you can have your ranch and you'll be the old man at the picnic with a million dogs... not grandkids. Hahaha!
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[d Hubby] grrr... well I guess 20 grandpuppies running around is second best to 20 grandkids. Throw in a couple horses and a lake and you may have yourself a deal.
Wow, are you ever a dupe! lol
I have to admit, I'd have given in too.... in fact, I've been // this close to getting a new cat more than once.
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[BusyDad] I have come to terms with the fact that I exist as comic relief for my family - as well as short-order cook, Lego engineer and provider of animals.
Sucker!!
As usual, nice pictures.
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[BusyDad] I'm glad my suckerdom at least inspires nice snapshots :)
"the Bichon Frise almost known as “Kryp Brother" - is he any relation to the artist formerly known as Prince?
Nice stocked bar/liquor display next to the table.
KEEP BELIEVING
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[BusyDad] They're about the same weight, wouldn't you say? Oh - that is just my "arm's reach" bar - the real one was glorious. I gave it away because a brand new built-in wet bar is going into the remodel. You KNOW I have to post about it once it's done.
you got a mien tuar! aaaw. So much for rotties, pitts, or dobermans :) He's a very sweet little jumping bean...and now you have two "chewer of things" from what I saw that remained of his squeaky toy. That picture of krypto was toooo cute. yeah sorry jim, I think you've given up any remnants of street thug that you had. If it's any comfort to you though, I once met a harley biker who had a bichon! Complete with leather collar.
I vote for Snowball- for all the snow we saw this year haha!
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[d Bro] Hmm do they make Harley poodle one-sies?
Ahhhh...you will love him! We were always "big" dog people, until one day a little (or rather not so little now) chihuahua came into our lives. He is awesome...their is just something about how they will curl up in your lap, without crushing you, that makes them so cute!
Good luck with your new addition!
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[BusyDad] Thanks Val! He does fart as badly as Krypto though. We found that out last night. While he was in my lap.
SUCKA!!!
Kiss your street cred goodbye, toy-dog man!
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[BusyDad] et tu Mils?
I think you should name the new dog "midg" short for midget. Right, like I can talk! haha. Nah, you need something cool. Guess you could name him Max? Or one of the other names you mentioned naming Krypto but didn't. Saw DS' comment. He should be BS instead of DS as he's full of it :D
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[BusyDad] Fury's first suggestion for Krypto's name was Batdog. Hmmm... probably not. But it was mentioned earlier to me that Batdog's name is Ace, which might work!
Oh yeh, after seeing Mills comment, I have an idea. In order for you to retain your street cred...just tell people that the dog is actually a "dog toy" for Krypto as he kept unstuffing the other ones. See, doesn't that sound cooler? lol
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[BusyDad] Or maybe put some keys on his collar can call him my keychain?
Hahahaha. I was just telling your sister that I was hoping you weren't going to give the bichon an uber-butch name, and you've called it Krypto...? Keep in mind that I come from the city where every Chelsea muscle boy owns a chihuahua named Killer. I say, the only way to have a bichon is to OWN the fact -- with pride -- and call him Fifi. Mian-tuar also works.
My friend Georgia's dad had a meltdown with their bichon and dyed it pink.(Okay shameless promotion of her movie Red Doors, but now you might identify...) They called the bichon Edison from Ed (dad's name) plus "son". You could do the same thing and call him Jameson and everyone will think you've named him after the Irish whiskey.
Bichons are supposed to be good for allergies -- that's why we had one. Keep them away from shoes.
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[BusyDad] Hi Ching! Wow, it's been a LONG time hasn't it? 1) I will never dye my dog pink 2) I have no qualms naming my dog after alcoholic beverages. In fact, it's a damn good idea!
woops. My mistake. Kypto is the OTHER dog. Still stay away from the butch names. :)
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[BusyDad] Not to worry. I'm leaning towards JD.
i, too, am thinking about getting a bichon. i hate those things man!!! but my friend knows a breeder who is going out of business and they've got little baby puppies and AHHH!!! Its not fair! plus .. where I live you can't have big dogs. or medium sized dogs. you can only have little ankle biters. damn. so. i might get one. i'm still deciding whether or not I am responsible enough. We all remember the cat incident, I'm sure.
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[BusyDad] All I gotta say is see d Wife's comment above. Hahahaha!
The photos are the best... I can hear Krypto's exasperated sigh... much like the one ours made when we introduced a CAT. Love how he snuck into the doggie bed. You are a total pushover.
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[BusyDad] The odds are always stacked against me. I don't consider it being pushed over. It's more like rolling with the punches.
LOL That's too cute. I wish it would work like that with my hubby. I want a Silky Yorkie. He wants an English Bulldog.
I caved in... We are getting the bulldog after his deployment. He still does not want the silky.
poo
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[BusyDad] Whew good thing you caved in! I love English Bulldogs.
Julia cannot have a pet. She will eventually hate it and leave it to die! LISTEN TO ME JULIA!!!!!!
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[d Hubby] Hey, we agree on something!!
Best name I've ever heard for a dog. You guys are all too cool for school.
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[BusyDad] Don't mess wit Kryp Brother! He'll pull a waddle-by piddle on yo ass.
Wow. Perhaps Fury has read The Secret.
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[BusyDad] Oh man... that was TOO FUNNY! If that's the case, I take back all the times I have laughed out loud at that book.
We have a white Lhasa Poo we got last spring, and the most "ferocious" thing about her is when she's gassy.
It's my younger son's dog, he was born a dog person. But his mom dictated that he not be a "large dogs that make big messes and poop big ginormous dog poops" dog person.
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[BusyDad] I do have to say, cleaning up the little guy's poop is SO simple. It's like mouse droppings!! But hoowee!! The GAS!
aww - look @ you and your little girlie dog!!
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[BusyDad] Hey now! I sense a teensy bit of teasing. Don't make me take him out of this dog purse to yap at you.
My husband is the biggest sucker for dogs. Every few months he'll come home with a puppy he found somewhere. I'll let him play for a few minutes and then I give him that look.
Personally, I think puppies are worse than babies. But at least BJ is housebroken already.
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[BusyDad] I discovered that the previous owner had a very loose definition of housebroken. She told me he'd poop on his "poop blanket." Yes, he does. But she didn't tell me he's also happy pooping anywhere else as well!
BD, you are weak!! Can could you let that adorable little furball suck you in? Dude, I hope you don't rub off on me or I'm going to end up getting that damn pug they've been begging for!!
OK, seriously it is a cute little pup! And Kryp Brother, that is freakin' hilarious!
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[BusyDad] Oh please get it! We can form a yappy wimpy dawgs gang! It would be SO badass.
My dog was the best dog ever. She was dumb as a box of rocks, once picked up a guy for me (now the kids godfather) and bit everyone who crossed her path. She also got ran over by a Land Rover and walked away shaken but not stirred.
Someday, I will tell you how I named her. You will either despise me or worship me for it.
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[BusyDad] Wow evidently as strong as a box of rocks too. And I would like to know (izzy was it?). I expect a full report in my inbox by tomorrow.
YOU ROCK BUSY DAD!!!
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[BusyDad] WOW, y'all must love me. I wuss out to fate and still get props! I can't achieve this in real life. I just can't.
Okay, who's the wimp now LOL! BJ is a cutie, though, I love Bichon Frise. The kids are bugging us for a dog too; hubs always had a dog growing up, but they are a lot of work. He comes from a *big dog* family; but if we ever succumbed we'd probably end up getting a totally toy anybreed - poo.
Hey, speaking of farting dogs, has Fury read any of the Walter the farting dog series? Great books, perfect for his age.
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[BusyDad] I may as well walk into nightclubs with this dog in my arms now, as my manly man front is quickly being eroded by this one post. :)
And that is a great book! I read it to fury once at some kids event.
I am tagging you, http://frugal1stopmom.wordpress.com/2008/03/05/meme-tag/
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[BusyDad] In the queue!
Wow! I think you did the right thing too. Fate looks gorgeous. Rather you than me though!!
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[BusyDad] Fate is lucky she's hot. That's all I have to say.
Jim, my German daughter has the world's sweetest Bichon Frise and my son gets to dog sit for one with some frequency. They can be just the sweetest things. And I've never liked little dogs - I'm with you on that one.
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[BusyDad] I have to admit the little dog is very sweet. You just can't hate on something that adores you so much!
Yeah, man, you are the proud owner of a wussy dog. Great name, though, and what a great post. I'm still laughing!
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[BusyDad] ... at me, I am sure! It's ok. That's why I'm here!
I, for one, love him! That video sealed the deal!!
Sucka!
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[BusyDad] That's me! How's sucka-dad.com sound to you?
Staying with the JD theme...I think Jack would be the perfect name for your new dog.
I can't believe you're such a sucker...and that you have a wimpy dog now. Although not a fan of the wimpy dog breeds, I must say that he is very cute.
Oh, and I love that you think Fate is a She.
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[BusyDad] Fate could only be a she. Look at the way she tortures me. I'd love to rename the dog, but d Wife, as efficient as she is, already turned in all the transfer paperwork (vet, license, AKC, etc.), as I discovered yesterday.
awww - he's so cute!
Look on the bright side - it could have been a Yorkie!
Oh - and you and I are SO rolling now!
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[BusyDad] Oh I'd just say "shoot me now" if it were a yorkie! Blog rollin like a mo!