Last weekend was kinda quiet, but on Sunday afternoon, the big blue suitcase came out! Oh no! It smells like my mama and when she takes it outside, it means she's going away. And she did. I was very confused. When Papa came back from taking Mama to the airport, he said she went on a business trip and she was going to spend a week in Saratoga Springs. This was my face when he told me that:
Mama gone for a whole week??? What were we going to do????
It wasn't so bad. Papa played with me and took me for my walks. Papa likes to sleep late in the mornings, but I made him get up early and take me out to pee and poop. Sorry, Papa. We didn't do 5000 steps every morning like Mama and I do, but that's ok. On Tuesday, Papa took me to daycare-- this was very special, since I usually go on Monday. I saw Mr. Mike and Mr. Josh and lots of my buds, and I ran and ran and ran and got so tired. I didn't miss Mama too much while I was at daycare. I also didn't scream when Papa dropped me off because I know Papa can take care of himself and he doesn't need me so I can just go in and have fun.
On Tuesday night, after Papa picked me up, it got cold and rainy here! Papa told me the weather was very dangerous because they expected the temperature to drop which meant the roads would be icy. Papa's Wednesday morning classes were cancelled! I woke up at the usual time, but then Papa opened the door and I looked outside and said NO WAY. I didn't go out to pee until I really had to. It was nice to curl up inside and sleep and stay warm.
We had a very fun boys' week. Papa took very good care of me! We played lots and lots and he went to Phydeaux and bought me special treats. We snuggled too. It was weird being without Mama, but it was fun to hang out with Papa.
On Friday the weather was back to normal. It was so warm and sunny out! Papa opened the back door and I ran out and found a great sunny spot.
We were having a very nice week. I missed Mama sometimes, but not too much. Then Papa went out for the evening with his friends and I hung out. A few hours later, the door opened. I figured it was my papa, but it turned out to be my mama! She was back! I was so happy to see her! I couldn't believe it, so I jumped on her and licked her face, and she tasted like she always did. She rubbed my butt and chest a lot and told me how much she missed me and how much she loves me and I was so happy to see my mama.
I helped Mama unpack and then we went to lie down on the sofa. Mama said she had a bad headache because it is very dry in Saratoga Springs and the airplanes make her head stuffy. Mama liked Saratoga a lot and she said I would like it too, even though it is very very cold right now. Mama said she will go back in the summer where they have a famous racetrack and she will see the horses. No thank you, Mama, I will stay here-- I hate horses. They are weird and I have to bark at them to protect my mama and papa. I would rather stay here in North Carolina and hang out in my backyard.
It is so nice having Mama back! She got into bed and I did too so I could keep her company. Papa came home late and they talked a lot and I listened some and went back to sleep. Mama woke up this morning and took me for a short walk-- she says she still doesn't feel great-- and it is so nice to be back to normal. My plan for this weekend is to hang out and snuggle my mama lots and lots.
