With the exception of my husband, the boys in this house are way more needy and troublesome than Ginger ever was. (Gregg's just a normal "husband" level of needy and troublesome! lol) Marco is naughty, but super cute and smart enough to charm you just when you're about ready to open a window and toss him out. Yesterday a wineglass slipped from my hand when I was washing it and shattered, dramatically, on the hard kitchen floor. Marco, who was perched on the countertop a foot away, stared, wide-eyed, for about 3 seconds and then said in a little doleful voice, "You bad bird." Even he rarely destroys something in so dramatic a fashion.
George is a total love these days, but he's so needy he's like an overgrown puppy. He depended on Ginger and probably loved her more than he loved us, and now we've had to step up and give him lots more attention. He's eating it up, and getting super spoiled. He's going to be a sad boy when I go back to work. Which, by the way, isn't happening for an extra week. He's going to have to suck it up and deal with it eventually, though.
One day we'll probably get a puppy or else a young dog as for a companion for George. We're still not ready in any way, but maybe by the end of this year. And it's going to be a little girl!
'You bad bird!' Now THAT made me laugh! The look on George's face speaks volumes. He loves his pack.
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Deletemarco supervising; my cats do that to us also. hopefully you have plenty more wine glasses.
ReplyDeleteI do have more wine glasses, but not plenty. I keep breaking them!
DeleteGood to keep a bit of balance about- I highly approve of finding another dog-love to join your pack. Perhaps George will be more content if he has someone to care for, to watch over. Marco? Probably not.
ReplyDeleteOh well.
Haha! Marco actually loves the dogs. He still calls for Ginger regularly and sweet talks George. The dogs don't return his affection, though. They dread his ear piercing shrieks and avoid him for the most part!
DeleteYou have such a sweet family about you. I agree George will be happy to have a companion. I know my cat would, but he's enough to care for.
ReplyDeleteYes, I think George would like having another dog around, but even if I were ready at this point (I'm not) we really can't afford it at the moment. Gregg is still out of a good chunk of income due to the pandemic and we're not looking to add any extra expenses for a while.
DeleteI love your family! I can just hear Marco saying "Bad Bird!". You can tell in that picture that George really doesn't want his Daddy to leave. I love how our pets love us but it is hard on them when we have to leave even for a short time. I bet a little girl dog would fit in real good when you are ready!
ReplyDeleteOne reason I want another dog eventually is because I dread the thought of going out of town and leaving George here by himself. I never worried about it when he had Ginger here to keep him company. We probably won't be taking any trips without George until we have a new dog (not that we can do anything at the moment anyway, with the pandemic still raging).
DeleteYes, it's time to get a new puppy with a little pink tongue desperate to lick the nose of it's new Mom. This is how we move on.
ReplyDeleteI've never had a young puppy (like 8 weeks old) so I think that will be what we look for when it's time to get another dog.
DeleteI have just told O.K. about Marco‘s comment, and we had a good laugh - at the same time hoping nobody cut themselves on the broken glass.
ReplyDeleteIt is a very good idea to have another companion for George eventually, and balancing the male/female parts in your family.
I miss having another girl in the house...we were the queens! :) Plus Ginger was such an excellent dog that I can't help but feel like we need another female when the time comes!
DeleteYou bad bird. Now you'll have to drink directly from the bottle.
ReplyDeleteHa! Ha! This is my favorite comment yet!
DeleteJust keep those males in line, stop them getting too uppity!!
ReplyDeleteExactly! Keeping those boys straight!
DeleteI don't know...I'd probably love a Marco around the house to stir things up!!
ReplyDeleteOf course, we have three cats and a dog who keep us on our toes. Not to mention Carlos!
Marco would love living in a lively house with lots of other animals AND a Carlos! Hahah!
DeleteNothing like having a bird critic. LOL :)
ReplyDeleteHe's always ready with his two cents' worth! Lol!
DeleteSo, you're in a nearly estrogen free zone, eh? That can be changed. I broke a glass about 2 months ago and the first thing I thought about was the dogs' paws and, of course, they wanted to closely watch me cleaning up the sharp little shards of glass.
ReplyDeleteYou know, normally I like being surrounded by males, but I miss my little girl so much....
Delete"You BAD bird!" That's awesome! It's amazing to think what might be going on in that bird's brain. Animals are smarter than we given them credit for.
ReplyDeleteMarco amazes us on a regular basis. Parrots are far more intelligent and aware than people give them credit for.
DeleteYour Marco is a hoot! LOL! I have never thought about the male/female ratio in the house.
ReplyDeleteHe's a crazy little character!
DeleteMarco is such a character, drinking your coffee and saying You Bad Bird. Too cute! My family was like yours, lots of male energy with a hubby and two sons. Now my household is me and my boy Bounce, so still lots of guy energy.
ReplyDeleteI love male energy, but Ginger was my partner in crime and we lorded our superior female-ness over the boys in the house! Plus I've never had such a smart, loyal, protective dog as Ginger so I'm determined that our next dog will be another girl.
DeleteMy mother had a spouse, four boys, a male dog, and an uncle to content with. She seemed to revel not revile in her post of Queen Mum.
ReplyDeleteI can understand that! I typically enjoy being around men and boys more than other women....most of the time. But I sure miss my little girl.
DeleteIf you are feeling the absence of female company in your house may I suggest that you purchase two or three lifesize cardboard cutouts of famous women and place them at strategic points in your house. For example you could have Melania Trump, Marge Simpson and Queen Elizabeth II. Gregg may prefer to have Melania Trump in the bathroom.
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DeleteAnother doggo! I'm always in favour of more dogs 😍
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DeleteMarco's reaction was hilarious! Such a clever Boy! We're missing our Fur Baby who passed just after Thanksgiving and the Teen Grandchild we're raising wants a 'replacement Cat' but I just am so conflicted about that. We're getting to the age where we don't want long term commitment of Parenting anything Alive after having raised Two Generations of Kiddos and numerous Fur Babies over the Years. The Granddaughter is a mere 3 years away from Adulthood and she's the last one... so The Man and I are rather counting down having an Empty Nest finally. I do still have the Tropical Fish that the Grandson left his Sister to inherit when he grew up and moved out... but of coarse now they're basically mine since she immediately lost interest. At least they only require a Vacation Feeding Block if we were to go out of Town... and they are soothing to watch as I Blog.
ReplyDeleteWe have lots of fish, too. I definitely understand not wanting any other living beings to be responsible for, especially if you are retired and can travel. Marco is a nut!
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ReplyDeleteDoes Marco dip his beak in your coffee cup?
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He does. He's always liked coffee.
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