My Baby Boy Is Growing Up

My baby boy is growing up. Bailey will be 20 weeks old tomorrow, 5 months old on April 6th. He has been with us for 14 weeks. 14 weeks, that is it. Really just a blip in time. How is it possible that he has grown, and changed so much in that time?

When he went to the vet this week he weighed 10 pounds. Three weeks earlier he weighed 8 pounds. It is hard to believe this is the same, puppy who was under 2 pounds and fit on my shoulder.

Bailey is also discovering his inner dog. He is testing his limits and ability. He usually puts his front paws on the bed and waits for me to lift him up. My bed is very low, and he has been big enough for a few weeks to get up on his own, but he just didn't realize it. He surprised himself this morning, when he climbed in on his own. He has always gotten scared when we were outside and the beagles across the road bark. As soon as the barked he would come running up the ramp and go to the door to go inside. Last night, he ran up the ramp, and went to the door. Then he stopped, he turned around and stood at the top of the ramp, looking towards the fence, where he tried to see the other dogs barking. I am sure that soon, he will just ignore them as the rest of my dogs do.

It is just amazing to watch his grow and develop before my eyes.