Baxter! & Babs: A Dating Tail

[tonyshuman]

Big hugs to you and Baxter! Sorry that you have so much personal life stress. We were just worried about you guys. Here's hoping things get better for you and your family. :hug:ink iris:

 

[juliew19673]

Thanks all for the "postive thoughts and well wishes"; Baxter! is just being the 1 year old bunny that he is and I need to be the better Guardian/Parent/friend but NOPE - he's not going anywhere. The BF and I - who knows..I shouldn't suggest thats its all Bax's fault - its not he's just the "fault guy" unfortunately. Somewhat like the pressure cooker release valve - "he is someone to blame".. But the BF and I are trying to work through our problems.

My Mother is going to find her legs/strength to the point that she can right now and as children I will have to appreciate he weaknesses. I think this challenge is life just making you focus on something other than yourself - life or at least my life, is about others and how you can help - so perhaps I'm just being "re-directed" LOL..

On a more "bun specific level" trying to "teach" Baxter! thats its NOT OK to chew my clothes or my comforter/bed spread/purse, etc.. just the stuff that is in his Pen and/or out on his patio (my downstairs patio is now his "playground").. Not sure if this is a resonsable expectation but let me know if any of you have found a way to teach buns that you CAN chew on"THIS" and NOT on "THAT"..

Happy Holidays All!

 

[NorthernAutumn]

Sadly, my guys have just taught me that if I put it at bunny level, expect chewing.
It's making me keep my stuff off the floor, for sure!

If they nip my sweater, I go "ow!" like a yip, and that seems to surprise them.
I feel ya about clothes. They've wrecked some nice outfits on me... I've got a bunny sweater now, to keep the rest of me protected from the cute things.

They only kill my comforter if they can find wrinkles in it. As long as the bedclothes lay perfectly flat, they seem to leave it alone.

Just submit. Everything IS Baxter!'s.:biggrin2:

 

[polly]

Nice to see you back on Julie sorry you have been having a crappy time of it i hope life gets better for you. have been missing baxter tales

 

[juliew19673]

Baxter! is good as am I.. He still is a stinker but - he's young. BF and I are partching things up; even to the point I had a biz meeting that lasted late a few weeks back and came home and the BF had let Bax out and had given him dinner.. So, baby steps..

Baxter! has decided to get into the holiday spirit and has started molting againto add that "snow" effect.. Love a molting bun - makes hugging them SO special..

Seriously there needs to be a molting bun emoticon... I'd use that thing ALL of the time..

Happy holidays to all!

 

[myheart]

Good to hear that the BF has made some sort of piece with poor little misunderstood Baxter!.

I agree about the shedding-emoticon. I think this past fall has been the worst for most folks on the forum with shedding bunnies. I know my Patrick went through a terrible molt and looked like such a little scruffy as his new coat came in. Now his hairs are bright, shiny, and soft....mmmmm....snuggly goodness....

myheart

 

[juliew19673]

So its the Holidays and I came home from work tonight and the BF and I had plans to go out and attend a party, but with all the bad weather Los Angeles has had as of late (probably not as bad as a number of your are dealing with, so give me my rain and cool 43 degrees) we thought it would be so much nicer to stay home and just have a "family" moment.

I cooked a roast and all the sides; Cat got treats (extra Petromalt - her Kitty crack), Baxter! had Cheerios with his dinner (his big drug of choice)and the BF fell asleep after eating roast.

I look around at my home now: Cat asleep in "her chair";' Baxter! asleep half-in and half-out of his pen and the BF snoring logs on the couch. Ifeel very blessed for the small moments in life and hope the same for you all..

Happy Holidays from Julie, Baxter! and family..

 

[AngelnSnuffy]

Love ya, Julie! Give that little boy a small pat on the butt from me! Baxter! You are loved, so behave yourself.

 

[LuvaBun]

Y'know, Julie, that's what Christmas should all be about . Sounds wonderful - except you should have been having a nap, too

Hope you all have a great Holiday Season

Jan

 

[juliew19673]

My best Holiday gift tonight was - after coming home and feeding the cat (Tbone who is 19 and half - crotchety/cranky kitty at best) and giving Baxter! his dinner, they were both inthe downstairs bedroom (usually good to go with each other for about15 minutes - then you need to separate them); after checking on them - I find Tbone cuddled up against Baxter!on the top ofhis outdoor pen - he has 1 indoors and one outdoors. And they were grooming each other and seem just fine.. Best Christams present EVER...

Now I fear -they are "Partners In Crime!!!"...

 

[Raspberry82]

Hey there,

I was wondering where you'd gotten to lately. I'm so sorry things are being so rough and tumble in your life lately *Hugs!*, I know the frustration of bunny's chewing nightmares toppled onto to life stresses and they're never easy.. even though luckily I still love the little troublesome bun in my life. When I first got Max I had brand new carpet, now I have to replace it in 2 rooms and 1 closet because when he was a baby he escaped like crazy when out playing and mad dash to the carpet corners! Grr.. lol.

How does he keep escaping his nic cage? Does he chew through the zip ties somehow or are his cage doors not secured enough? I use little key locks with caribeners to secure my bun's doors at night and during the day just to be safe and put nic ties every 1 inch. If he chews the zip ties, maybe you should upgrade to little metal brackets you can get at Home Depot.

 

[LuvaBun]

Aww, Baxter! and TBone have called a Christmas truce - well, it is the season of goodwill . Must have been a special moment, seeing them like that

Jan

 

[juliew19673]

Hi All! Its been quite awhile since Bax and I have checked in - we're doing just fine.. Baxter is now almost 2, healthy and happy as can be. He's a little chubby as I can't seem to deprive him of dried cranberries. He's silly and would love to be cuddled 20 hours a day if I could fit it in. He andI really made it throughhis first year w/help from everyone here - so thanks for the hand holding.

I, for a long time, was thinking of getting him a bunny pal - but have put that thought to rest - he's doing just fine and he and the cat seem to get along (no big love story - but they now at least can both hang out on the patio together). Even though Bax is not going to get a "bunny pal" I found out today he just might get a human baby brother or sister in a few months! Keep in mind I'm 44 and this would be my first - we will have to see if I make it to the proverbial "finish line"...

Will post some photos next week of the big boy Baxand promise to keep in touch.

PS: Hope I'm posting this in the right place - if not, please move to my Blog "Baxter! a tale of ahollywood hobo bunny..

 

[Happi Bun]

Congrats! :yahoo:

I can't wait for pictures of Bax.

:bestwishes:

 

[Luvmyzoocrew]

welcome back and congratulations!!!!!

 

[Elf Mommy]

Yay! Welcome back!!! I have missed Baxter! stories! Congratulations on your pregnancy. I hope you reach the finish line free and clear.

 

[luvthempigs]

Welcome back and congratulations!

Can't wait to see new pictures of Baxter

 

[NorthernAutumn]

Wooo hooo! Ah Julie, you are now a "creator of life"! Great excuse to get you out of anything

Wonderful to see you back here, and glad to hear that Baxter! is fat & sassy

 

[~*Midnight Moon*~]

Welcome Back. =]

 

[LuvaBun]

Yay Julie. Nice to see you back - many congrats on your good news!

Glad to hear Baxter! is doing well - new pics would be soooo welcome

Jan