Dear Charly,

Today you are 1....er........oneish. If I were the best mother in the world, I would dig out your papers and figure out exactly when your birthday is....but I guess I am not the best mother...but let's face it, you haven't exactly been the best puppy, have you....If I recall correctly, you have eaten:-the siding off the garage-every chew toy I have ever given you-the cable for our tv (which you