Thank you so much everyone. I try not to dwell on this and try to see how well he still gets around instead of always seeing the things he can't do, but sometimes it just hits me and I feel so sad.

He does have what seem to be good days and bad days. On the good days, I would say he's not a day over 10, but the bad days are the hardest - and the ones that creep up on you and hit you when you're vulnerable.

Terry was out of town last night so I slept in a little this morning - or I should say I tried to sleep in. No such luck though because Tubby was up and at 'em and right in my face, sniffing my eyeballs. I usually hate it when he does that (I don't know why but his sniffing me has always been a bone of contention between the two of us), but this time I just laughed and gave him a big hug and smooch, then proceeded to get up and give him his morning treats - after his morning medicine of course.

Gini, thanks for sharing the memories of Magic. What you did for him is basically what I'm doing for Tubby. Spoiling him as much as I can....as much as his sensitive tummy lets me.

Jen, thank you so much. Somehow the way you put it was exactly what I needed to hear.

Meg, I love the idea of a baby carriage! I hadn't thought of that, but it would be perfect for him! The only thing is, the neighbors will start to wonder about us having a baby! Imagine their surprise when their curiosity gets the best of them and they come out and see Tubby in the carriage.

Thank you all so very much. Tubby was pretty chipper this morning which helped a lot to push the sad thoughts to the back of my mind again. I did get some pics - which is another thing I agree with Jen on. Even though they look pretty much like others I've taken, I'm taking them anyway so I have as many as I can of my big boy....and I didn't forget Peanut in the photo session either so hopefully later today I can get those up before "somebody" starts whining.