Gone are the loving little pet names for puppy Daffodil, who Scott now refers to as “The Excrement Machine.” The reactions of the children when hearing this new moniker:

Max (about to turn 15): That’s harsh. But accurate.

Chloe (about to turn 13): Oh poor little baby Daffodil. Daddy calls you mean things. You little sweet something…..come here….I give you kisses…..

Charlie (9 years old): She has bad breath too.

Genevieve (4 years old): What’s “excament?” Does that mean poop that comes out of a dog’s butt?