Col. Deeds is physically growing, mentally grasping everything, becoming an emotional blessing and delight, and adopting a tyrannical teenage attitude.

Now, when I say, Deeds, come,” he’ll look up for a moment and then completely ignore me. Often, the older four will come in his stead and he will follow.

Since he is growing in size, Deeds doesn’t play the puppy victim with the others. He takes command of getting others to play with him and the sounds of feet tearing through the rooms is a common sound.

All in all, he’s a terrific little fellow, typical in his puppyhood, and wonderfully loving. In fact, I just now took this post-dinner photo where he hopped onto my bed to snuggle.