Puppy Games

So it is common knowledge that I spend every evening hiking with my puppies. After I have watered all the older dogs, the pups and I head back up onto the ridgeline behind the house. It's one of the most beautiful times of day since the sun has turned all the mountains golden and pink. Usually, we just hike around, sniffing dirt and eating grass. Lately though, I've started some new entertainment.
I have begun playing Hide-and-go-seek, as well as Tag, with the puppies. While I convince myself that these games are great training opportunities, in reality it just makes me giggle. Hide-and-go-seek basically involves me hiding behind a bush or a tree and whistling until they find me. Sometimes, I find a great spot and watch their confusion. Most of the time though, they find me right away. And it always ends in licks on the face and paws pushing me down....which means I always laugh. They love playing; you can see the smile on their face when they finally spot me.
Tag is less competitive. I can usually last 0.2 seconds before they run me down. The only way I last longer is if I trick them and double back, but it doesn't happen often. As soon as I start running, I can hear thundering paws begind me quickly gaining. Without fail, one of the puppies will decide to run into me instead of running around. Again, it always make me laugh.
They're growing quickly, but they're still puppies at heart. I like the excuse to be a little kid again too.