Daily Routine…
Every morning, it is the same thing…the alarm goes off and my day starts off with kisses from my three kids! Then,
The Bathroom Brigade
immediately, it is time to go “peepees.” The whole gang then goes outside – thank goodness for my fenced in yard!
I then use this opportunity for some “private” bathroom time.  Then, I go searching for any presents that Bandit left for me overnight…and there is usually something.
After letting everyone in, it is breakfast time. I put the boys’ food in their bowls, then fill Mia’s little bowl. Of course, the boys always have to sample Mia’s food…even though it is the same!
When I am preparing to go into the shower, the “Bathroom Brigade” assembles.  All three park themselves in the doorway and make sure they keep an eye on me! Â
When I get out of the shower, usually only Shelby and Bandit are left, but they do not leave until I am finished in the bathroom!
Then, it is time for “pills.”  Really, only Bandit gets his two meds, but Mia and Shelby also get treats along with Bandit.  I have gotten administering meds down to a science – Bandit’s 1-1/2 phenobarbitol pills are wrapped in some wet dog food and he just loves the treat!  For his liquid potassium bromide, rather than forcing it down his throat, I measure the liquid and put it on a 1/4 slice of bread, which I then smother in wet dog food.   Bandit then loves his little sandwich! Of course, Shelby and Mia get the rest of the bread.
After I get dressed and while I eat breakfast, I let them out for one last time before I go.   The whole ritual takes around 1 hour and 15 minutes.   When I say goodbye, Mia barks her little bark and as I pull out of the driveway, Shelby is on the loveseat, looking out the window.   He will be there when I come home as well.