Frog mode activated. Happy 🐪 day!

Happy Friday!! Ever since his back operation, Pax cannot climb up and down any sofa or large chair on his own anymore. So instead, we got him a ramp! PS: I was trying to go for a slightly different art style this time. #kidlit #kidlitart #illustration #MightyPax #adogslife

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We've gone through a pretty brutal heat wave this past week, but today Pax is finally able to enjoy being a potato on the patio past 7 am again, and I'm getting ready to send out newsletters with new goodies! Hope you're all having a good Sunday 🩵 #adogslife #mightypax #littlethings

Working on a new story (outside before 6am, because of the heat)-- so of course Pax decided to help! #writinglife #MightyPax #frenchies #adogslife

I frankly can't believe it's already summer! And summertime means fun activities to while the long days away. So I've created a booklet with 12 printable activites available for free when you sign up for my newsletter, for you and your kiddoes :) Hope you have fun!

Je n'arrive pas à croire que c'est déjà l'été (même si la forte chaleur me prouve bien le contraire) ! Mais qui dit été, dit activités pour faire passer le temps et le livret d'activités à imprimer du vaillant Pax est disponible gratuitement si vous vous inscrivez à ma newsletter :) #vaillantPax

Is that a fantasy new series profiling itself on the horizon? Why yes, yes it is! Meet Ophelia Devorst, a 21st century witch who is struggling mightily at her day job, and things seem to only be getting worse...or are they? alessaellefson.com/newsletter/ #fantasystory #modernwitch #shortstory

Happy Friday! Though we going through a heat wave over here in Belgium, Pax is always up for a game! In this instance, a squishy ball! (This being his last one, he has to be extra careful😅) #MightyPax #funfridaypaxfacts #kidlit #kidlitart #adogslife

One of the things that really drives Pax nuts is the sound of bells--phone, doorbell, elevator*... Doesn't matter. He doesn't like any of them! What's one thing that drives you pet crazy? *He's really scared of the elevator "dings"😶 #MightyPax #funfridaypaxfacts #kidlit #kidlitart #adogslife

No Friday Pax fact today, as this is our first day on vacation! So here's Pax admiring the view (a safe distance away from the shoreline), while we're enjoying a rare moment of sunshine!

It's Friday, time to get cozy! Pax LOVES getting cozy, particularly under soft, fluffy covers. Even if it's just a piece of one :) #funfridaypaxfacts #MightyPax #kidlit #kidlitart #adogslife

I can think of many books that have ‘stayed with me’. Can you…. #BookSky

Pax is slightly paranoid when we go on walks. The second he feels someone behind, no matter how far, he has to stop, and wait for them to pass us (keeping an eye on the person the whole time). This makes our walks 3-4x longer 😏 #FunFridayPaxFacts #MightyPax #kidlit #kidlitart #adogslife

As a puppy, Pax always intervened whenever he thought dogs were playing too roughly with one another. Back then, he really bore his name well :) #FunFridayPaxFacts #MightyPax #kidlit #kidlitart #adogslife

Pax is a hyper curious dog. Whenever something new pops into his field of vision (or hearing), he's got to go investigate. Even if it means investigating other people's houses 😅 #FunFridayPaxFacts #MightyPax #kidlit #kidlitart

Pax LOVES to sleep. He's got at least six beds, not including the sofa! His trick is that he will slowly turn around in his bed, until he ends up on his back. That's when the snoring really starts! #MightyPax #dogstories #kidlit #kidlitart

Whenever Pax gets excited or stressed out, he'll have an attack of the mlems, where he keeps trying to lick something--if nothing's around, he'll "lick" the air. Constantly. Does your dog have a tick linked to stress? #FunFridayPaxFacts #MightyPax #kidlit #kidlitart #dogstories

Pax does NOT like wearing a harness at all (though he growls a lot less about it now that he's older). Younger, he would simply stop moving entirely if he had one on him (so we're forced to use a regular collar for him). #MightyPax #kidlit #kidlitart #dogstories

Happy Friday! If you're like Pax, you'll be spending your weekend chewing on snake toys (it's his favorite passtime besides sleeping and eating) 😊 #MightyPax #kidlitart #FunFridayPaxFacts #Frenchbulldog

Pax has his own royal carriage. An absolute necessity when going on longer walks, ever since he had to be operated on for a herniated disk (which had made him lose the use of his hind legs!). #MightyPax #FunFridayPaxFacts #kidlit #kidlitart

To my utter surprise, Pax decided a couple of years ago that he preferred to tear apart the boxes and wrappers of his presents than the actual presents themselves! 🎁 #FunFridayPaxFacts #MightyPax #kidlit #kidlitart

Pax reminding me that even in an upside world, it's important to rest. #TakeCare #MightyPax #ItsAFrenchBulldogLife

One of the 1st operations Pax had was on his nose. His nostrils were so thin, it made it difficult for him to breathe. He now has beautiful nostrils that allow him to breathe properly, while still letting him snore as loud as he wishes! #FunFridayPaxFacts #frenchbulldog #kidlit #MightyPax

Pax requires to be hand-fed, or he won't eat his food. Even when he's mightily hungry! #FunFridayPaxFacts #MightyPax #kidlitart #frenchbulldog

Pax doesn't like to drink twice from his bowl if his water isn't fresh. If we don't notice it needs to be changed, he'll stand in front of his bowl and stare at it. For as long as it takes. He's very patient for that 😅 #funfridaypaxfacts #MightyPax #kidlit #kidlitart #frenchbulldog

The first time we took Pax out on a walk as a pup, he suddenly stopped moving and just wouldn't budge anymore...because he'd seen his shadow and was scared of it! He has no issues with it now--in fact, shadows fear him 😉 #FunFridayPaxFacts #MightyPax #kidlit #kidlitart #FrenchieBulldog

Pax, like most French bulldogs, had issues with his spine (a vet said that it looked like his spine had been drawn by a 5-year-old child). He must always be carried up and down the stairs (though he really doesn't mind this one bit)! #FunFridayPaxFacts #MightyPax #kidlit #childrensbookillustration

Happy New Year! May 2026 bring you health, happiness, and many wonderful adventures 🐾 What new things are you looking forward to discovering? Pax wants to find new places that sell croissants! 🥐 #MightyPax #kidlit #childrensbooks #illustration

Self-belief (no matter how crazily-founded or materially divorced from reality) plus instinct plus grit may be the most powerful antidote to self-doubt. ~ Steven Pressfield And the crazy WWII story that went with it is worth reading: stevenpressfield.com/2023/08/self...