Snarg.

As I said, I’m not one for raucous birthdays so the aftermath is pretty tame. With that in mind, a lazy, pathetic dog, a chocolate pudding and a shitload of washing up.

I’ve switched to my 50mm for a little while. Thinking about selling the 24-70 and getting a 35mm prime – it’s like £1000 just sat in my camera bag most of the time. Seems such a waste.

I have to leave him in his crate on his own. I haven’t felt this bad in so long, even though I know it’s for his own good.

Been teaching Sudo that not every ball is his, and that he’s only allowed to go for it when he’s told. He’s not perfect yet, but he’s much better and just so damn cute when trying to restrain himself.

I’ve started having Sudo up with me whilst I work. It’s completely changed his behaviour – he’s a lot more chilled out most of the time now, and he’s really good company. I thought he’d be super annoying, but he sits quietly waiting for strokes and occasionally chases Amelie. So proud of this dog and all the praise he gets from strangers!

Amelie told me (through the medium of being a cat slag) that she’s sick of all these little cats and dogs having their photo taken. Why not her?! She can be just as cute as any of those other things (her words, not mine).

Yes, I am one of those people who talks to animals. And plants. And computers. And furniture. And food. Working from home can be lonely.

Artie, Benjie and Jem’s kittens are around 3 weeks old now. There’s loads of images, so hit the drop for more. They’re very cute, but not very willing to have a photo taken!

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Sudo has a girlfriend. She’s really helping him with his confidence with other dogs, which is quite comforting. He’s still very subservient with other dogs (including her – he spends most of his time getting bowled over!) but he plays a lot and seems to enjoy it and that’s all I care about.

Action shots are not my forté so these aren’t great, but you can tell how much fun they have.

Today, as a favour, and thinly veiled attempt to look at cute little kittens, we’re looking after Benjie and Jem’s cat Artemis and her day-old kittens. Not exactly an ideal situation for day-old kittens, I agree, but there’s really no other option.

Amelie does not know what to make of it all.

I think this is so cute. Amelie comes into my office in the afternoon if the blind is open and sleeps in the light that comes through the window. When the light moves, the cat moves, and my legs go on the radiator so she has space.