Happy Birthday Cody!

Me: My oh my, Cody-man, today you are celebrating a birthday. It's a big one too! Hello 15! Another year into your teens.

Cody:  What does that mean? Special privileges? I'm all about special privileges.

Me: Oh don't I know you love to see if you can get by with being treated special. Sorry big man, no special privileges. But tonight you get cake and presents.

Cody: Well I still would like something special to happen for me daily now that I'm 15, maybe my siblings can roll out a red carpet for me when I enter the room?

Me: Nice try! I can guarantee that's not going to happen. For many reasons.

Cody: Are you sure? It seems like a great idea to me.

Me: Yes, I'm sure. Your "royal" pug feet will just have to continue walking on the regular carpet, no red carpet. You are just like everyone else.

Cody: Boy, you know how to burst my bubble. Talk about bursting my bubble who ordered up that awful weather outside on MY BIRTHDAY?

Me: I was hoping you wouldn't notice the bad weather. At least it's not snowing, focus on that factor. Remember the year it snowed on your birthday? Daddy couldn't even get to work. The whole city was on a snow day. As your loving parents we helped celebrate your birthday by pelting you with snowballs. Daddy started it.

Cody:  Oh geez, I remember. Not my favorite way to celebrate my birthday. When can I have a birthday in sunshine and 75 degrees? Okay, I'll settle for 70 degrees. The nastiness of today is like 10 degrees with the wind chill factored in.

Me: As the day has progressed it's gotten chillier but it's not quite as cold as you think it is. I have a feeling you will be a very unhappy camper by morning though, as it's supposed to get super cold overnight thanks to the wind chill. So Code-man, what is up next for you? Any big goals for your 15th year of life?

Cody: Well let's see I'm 15, doesn't that mean I can start driving soon? Clear the streets people...clear the streets! If I learn to drive then next year it will be quite the sweet 16 as I will drive myself to Florida. Picture me now, in my speedo on the beach sipping a margarita! Wait, cancel the margarita, I have to wait until 21 for that!

Me: You crack me up. Cancel all of what you just said! LOL! In all seriousness Cody, I love you so much. You were the first pug ever in my life. I remember rocking you to sleep as a tiny pup. I remember how fat your little tummy was too. And I remember how overly concerned you were never to get in trouble as a youngster. You are a joy! A bit cantankerous at times, but I can't imagine you any other way. You keep us all on our toes. You keep us guessing as to which part of your personality will shine from day to day. For the record I like the personality that is sweet and gentle the best. :) Love you dear sweet Cody-man! Happy 15th!