Bebot

This is Bebot...the new "bunso" in my sister's family. She's a 9 week old beagle who's turning out to be such a delight.  But she can be a cause of headache too. Hahaha!

My nephews and niece have long wanted to have a dog. Last year, when I was on vacation here, I heard them bugging my Ate and Kuya to get them a dog but their wish was always declined. But two weeks ago, the couple finally acquiesced to their children's request.

Bebot was obviously named after one of Black Eyed Peas' hit songs.  The popular group was here last month and my nephews had a grand time watching their free concert, sponsored by Best Buy. Since my nephews and niece, who all grew up here in Canada, would always hear me and my sister talk in Tagalog, it wasn't hard for them to pronounce "bebot" for the first time. But all the neighbors who have taken notice of the very playful pup have added the dog's name to their list of tongue twisters. ;p

I am a certified dog-lover, having taken care of as many as 28 dogs at one time in our house in the Philippines. They, who are called people's "best friends" are truly loyal.  Seeing Bebot for the first time, after being purchased from dog breeders, made my heart skip a bit. I was really excited to have a dog again. Of course, she isn't mine. But even if part of her play is biting our toes and destroying our shoes and slippers on the floor, I still appreciate having her around.

Poohs and pees...eeeek! They're really yucky! But even if I have to bend over and clean the floor countless of times, it is ok with me as long as I know that Bebot's presence makes everyone happy.