I got to be a part of it again! New York, New York!

On Friday, Mama took me for our walk and then starting packing things up. That was weird! But then she put on my leash and grabbed a bag with my stuff in it and I got very excited! I jumped right in the car like a good boy. We picked up Papa at school and we were off! I asked where we were going, and Mama said we were on our way to New York!

Oh boy oh boy oh boy! I missed New York lots and lots, even though I like North Carolina very much. Along the way, Mama and Papa took me out of the car to pee and poop, and it got really cold. But I slept and watched the world go by. It was almost 10 o'clock when we arrived-- I recognized our old house! But we didn't go there. We went to Miss Sue's. Miss Sue is very nice and she is Benny's mama-- Benny didn't like me at first, but we sniffed and he remembered me and we were cool. Then Mama put my leash back on and I was so confused. We just got here, I said. I am tired! Where were we going?

We went to Uncle Roland's!!!!! I saw Jackie!!!! It was so great! I missed my friend so much. She told me to come in and we started playing and I had a wonderful night. I snuggled on the bed with Uncle Roland and he was so happy to have me there. I slept on his blankies and it was so great.

The next morning, Miss Sue left very early and Benny took care of Mama and Papa.

Then Uncle Roland came by and we all went for a walk. It was very nice, but New York is cold! It is much colder than North Carolina. I had to poop on the snow. I didn't like it-- it made my paws too cold.

After our walk, Uncle Roland took Benny home to take care of him for Miss Sue.

There were so many things to adjust to in New York! I don't ride elevators anymore, but I remembered to sit in them! I sat a lot in Harlem, because that's where I first learned to sit.

Mama and Papa had a very nice day with their friends, then Mama came home to walk me. They went out to their favorite bar and saw Mr. Marcio who made them drinks and was very happy to see them. Everyone was happy to see my mama and papa! But a lot of people were sick and couldn't make it out, but Mama said she understood and it was ok.

Mama and Papa went to all of their favorite spots in the neighborhood. It was Valentine's Day, so Papa got Mama flowers from Mr. Franz and they were so beautiful! Mama cried. They also went to the coffee shop where Papa used to work, and they went to their favorite restaurants. Every place they went, people were happy to see them and they got free drinks and lots of hugs.

Sunday was fun too! I slept in the sunny spot a lot. Miss Sue has nice sunny spots.

Mama went out singing with her friends while I stayed and kept Papa company while he worked. Here is a picture of my mama singing loud:

Then she came home, and Uncle Roland came by! I was so happy to see him again! I gave him lots of loves and rubs.

They went out to dinner and had a very nice time. I was so tired! There were so many New York smells and different things that I forgot about. It was exhausting. So I was happy to have a night in.

On Monday morning, we were off again! Mama took me for an extra walk with Uncle Roland and Jackie and Benny. I peed a lot-- there is much more stuff to pee on in NYC than in North Carolina! Then we were back in the car and off again!

The weather was very nice and Mama is a good driver and there was no traffic, so we got to Washington, DC very fast. Mama was so happy! But I was miserable. I had twisted around in my harness and was very uncomfortable and I had to pee! So did Mama. We stopped in a town called Lorton so we could all pee and eat and I could readjust my harness.

Then it started snowing! Oh boy! I missed snow, but I don't like it when it's falling, just when it's on the ground. Mama said we had to get moving. The roads got very bad, though. They expected the storm to come later, but it decided to surprise everyone. I do not like surprises unless they mean I can see Uncle Roland. But Mama took it very slow.

Right around Richmond, VA, the snow got very, very bad. I could tell Mama was upset! She was having a hard time driving. She saw a sign for a La Quinta Inn and pulled off the highway. My mama is smart, you see-- she knows La Quinta takes doggies. So we went in and they had a room and we settled in for the night. I had to poop bad, so Mama took me out in the snow. That was ok, but it made my paws cold and wet! Mama and Papa walked to the Subway and got sandwiches, and they made the best of it. Mama texted her boss to tell him she was stuck, and Mr. Steve was worried! He told her to be careful but that it was ok. He is a nice boss.

This morning, Mama woke up very, very early and took me out. I didn't like it! I peed but made her take me inside right away. Then Papa cleaned the snow off the car and Mama went to warm it up and we were off again! This time, the roads were ok, but it was still slow. We made it home at 11am, and we were all so tired! But Mama had to work and I had to poop, so we were very busy. The weather here is ok but it was very, very icy. Papa's classes were cancelled and so was Mama's rehearsal! It is very bad. So we are staying put and resting and recovering from our long trip.

It was very wonderful to see my friends and be in our old neighborhood. I miss them a lot, but I also missed my backyard and my bed and being in our house with my mama and papa. Next time, I'm gonna make everyone visit me!

Brrrrrr!

It has not been very exciting around here. Well, not for me, anyway. But it IS cold! This morning Mama and I went out and she had to wear a wooly hat and she put on my sweater because it was so chilly. I walked on the grass and it was cold and crunchy! Mama said it is frozen. Mama walked on some leaves and they went crunch crunch crunch. The last time it was this cold for our walk, we lived in New York! When we lived in New York there was always salt on the ground when it was cold, and that salt burned my paws and it wasn't fun. In North Carolina, there is no salt on the ground so I can walk and walk and walk and even if it's cold, it doesn't hurt my feets.

But we were out for a whole hour and when we came home Mama rubbed my paws with lotion and gave me blankies to curl up in, so I am warm now. She took off my sweater and will wash it because sometimes I get pee on it, but it will be nice and clean and soft. Mama also turned on the humidifier, and that is nice because it keeps my skin from getting too dry and it means Mama won't shock me when she pets me. I don't like getting shocks-- they're hurty! Last week Mama touched my tail and I yelped. Mama is very electric.

Things have changed, though. Mama has been very very busy! She likes her new job a lot, but it means she works hard. Some nights she comes home and has to keep working. A few weeks ago, I kept trying to play with her, but she had to work until very late. I don't like that, and it makes Mama sleepy, but she enjoys it.

She has also been traveling a lot, but just for the day. This means she gets up very early and gets home very late. Yesterday she woke up and got dressed and I saw her-- I thought I was late! Oh my goodness! So I came out of my crate and waited like a good boy, but she left without taking me for a walk. That was weird! I was confused, and I asked my papa what was up. Papa woke up and took me out and told me that Mama was traveling for the day but she would be back later. That was OK.

Then Papa drove me to daycare. Oh boy! I saw Mr. Mike and Mr. Josh and got so excited but I had to be a good boy while Papa checked me in. "Paaaaaapaaaa.... lemme go iiiiiiin!" Then one of the nice daycare ladies took my leash and I was off! I had so much fun! I ran and ran and got so tired-- I totally forgot that Mama was away. Papa picked me up and I fell fast asleep, and when we got home, I went to bed on the sofa.

A few hours later, the door opened. It was my mama! But I was so sleepy. I lifted my head up and she gave me kisses, then I went back to sleep. Mama came over with her cocktail and I put my head in her lap and it was so nice to have my mama back.

Today it is sunny so I might go outside and lie in the grass in my favorite sunny spot, but it is so cold I might change my mind.