Dad is Home!

Reynolds here: My dad finally made it to our new home!!!!

This past Wednesday, September 1, mom left us and she seemed extra excited. I mean, normally when she leaves, she returns with some new dog treats for us to try from the Japanese grocery store, but Hugo and I could tell she was more excited than normal, so something was up.

From what I understand, dad called and surprised her by saying "we are here!" and she jumped in the car and tore off to main base to pick him up! (Keep in mind this is when Hugo and I just thought mom got word of new treats at the grocery store.) She had to wait in a gravel parking lot for a few minutes until dad finally got off the ship and gave her a BIG hug! She said she was so excited to see him and show him our new home, that she totally forgot to take a picture!!! Gigi would be so disappointed in her!!! After dropping one of dad's new friends off at his house, mom and dad headed back here to Hario.

Dad said he especially loved looking out the window on their ride home! It took him long enough to learn the power of a good car ride with the windows down! Hugo and I have known how awesome car rides are for YEARS, but better late than never, dad! Anyway, Hugo and I were minding our business (AKA napping on the couch) when mom got home. We greeted her like normal but she smelled different...and then she started filming us, and we both thought that was weird.

Then the front door opened and THERE WAS OUR DAD! I knew right away it was my dad and greeted him as such- Pumba toy in tow and all. Hugo was scared of dad at first! He hid behind mom!!! Apparently he thought dad was long gone and we were living the single life with mom...silly boy, I never doubted dad would eventually return! With some coaxing, he eventually warmed up to dad and realized what I did right away! After dad took a shower and washed off the stinky ship-smell, there was no doubting it was dad and Hugo happily curled up for some love!

Hugo did tell me to report to you all, mom is still his favorite. He's only holding a small grudge with dad for his disappearance after the scary airplane back in Atsugi! I however am giving dad two and a half months-worth of kisses to make up for all the love he missed while at sea!

Here's the video of dad's return starring me and Hugo:

Sorry for the delay in updating you all. Mom said she would type up my detailed blog post last week, but you know, mom's priority was spending time with dad, so forgive her!

With extra puppy kisses,

Reynolds (and Hugo)