It is definitely Spring here in North Carolina! The weather has been very nice, a little chilly in the mornings but sunny and nice and warm in the afternoons. I like this weather! There are so many fun things to smell and pee on, and I get to spend so much time outside. Mama and Papa come outside with me, too! Last week, Papa set up a table with a big umbrella, and now they have a place to sit and eat or drink their wine while I run around. On Wednesday night, Papa lit the grill and made dinner, and he and Mama and I enjoyed a very nice evening.
But the weather brought something new, too-- POLLEN. It is so bad! It makes everything GREEN and it flies everywhere. Then it washes away and comes right back. It gets in my paws and makes me very itchy. There is also a lot of cut grass and long grass and that makes me itchy too. But I like to stay outside, so Mama and Papa started giving me new medicine because I wake up at night and lick my paws a lot. That is no fun. It makes Mama very tired because she comes and sits with me when I lick. Sometimes I lick because I am nervous, so when Mama sits with me I stop. But mostly I lick because I am so itchy and it is uncomfortable. I'm sorry, Mama!
Last night, Mama rubbed some smelly stuff into my paws and on my neck. It was very nice smelly stuff and it made me sleepy. Mama said it is called lavender and it is good for keeping doggies calm. I liked it. We all slept for a while, but I woke up at 5:45 because the birdies were chirping and I had to pee. Sorry, Mama.
It is very cold and rainy today, so I am spending my day curled up on blankies with Mama while Papa works. I hope tomorrow is prettier so I can go back outside and be warm!
Besides all of that, we are doing ok. Mama has been traveling a lot and it makes her tired and I miss her when she is gone. Papa has been very busy because he has to study for his exams, but they are almost over. They told me that after his tests, we will go to a baseball game, all together as a family! I am very excited about that.
Sunday, April 26, 2015
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
Chag sameach! (Or, as I like to say, "Dog sameach"!)
I am very, very tired today. I was at my daycare for four whole days! I ran and ran and ran and got rubs and hung out and now I am so tired. I boarded because Mama and Papa went to Florida for Passover to see Bubbe and Zayde.
Passover is Mama's favorite holiday. It is when we tell the story of Moses and the Israelites and how they got away from mean Pharaoh in Egypt. Pharaoh was a very mean man. He made the Israelites work and work and didn't give them any treats. So Moses came to save them-- he was a Hebrew but he grew up with Pharaoh because his mama adopted him when he was a little baby. My mama says that Moses's mama found him floating down a river and she decided to rescue him. That sounds like how I got adopted too! Except a river isn't like a shelter. But still. Moses was a Badass, just like me. Anyway, Pharaoh wouldn't let his people go, so Moses asked G-d for help and G-d sent the plagues, which were things like boils and hail and beasts, but for some reason G-d didn't send any cats. (I think Pharaoh would have let them go sooner if G-d had sent cats.) After all that, the Hebrew people wandered in the desert for forty days and forty nights, and they ate matzah and drank a lot of wine. That's what Mama does on Passover too, except for the wandering.
Mama says that for the eight days of Passover, we eat special food and we don't eat other food. I asked Mama what we're not allowed to eat, and she said we cannot have pasta or bread or rice or peas and a whole lot of other things. No rice and no peas! That's what's in my kibble! I am a Jewish doggy so I must keep Passover, I said, but Mama said no, the rules don't apply to doggies. OK, Mama.
Anyway, Mama and Papa had a very nice time. They went to two seders and met Bubbe's friend's dog, Yofi, who is very fluffy and very spoiled. They gave him belly rubs. They said Florida was nice but it is very weird being in Bubbe and Zayde's house without Aunt Krissie. That is sad.
On Saturday, Mama and Papa went to Big Cypress Preserve and they saw an alligator! Right there in front of them! Mama said it was cool but a little scary because she did not know what the gator would do when she walked behind it. I would have barked loud at it and told it to get outta my mama's way! Mama said that is why I am not allowed in the preserve.
On Sunday, Mama and Papa went to the Botanical Gardens, which are very pretty. Doggies are usually allowed there on Sunday mornings, but not for a while because the Gardens have dinosaurs! Mama said they move and even spit. I would have barked loud at them too-- dinosaurs are not supposed to be around flowers! Or around little humans or my mama! Mama said that is why I am not allowed in the Gardens.
While they were away, I got to stay at my daycare. Mama dropped me off on Wednesday morning and I saw Mr. Josh right away. He is so cool. I get lots of rubs from him. I played and played, then all of my buds left and I was very confused! But the nice people took me to a nice bed and put my blankie on it and I slept a lot, then I got up the next morning and got to play right away! It was so exciting! I played for four whole days. I got special time with Mr. Mike and Mr. Jeffy and Mr. Josh-- they are my favorites. I like some of the nice ladies too, but the nice men are the best. I was kind of sleepy on Monday and I told Mr. Mike I didn't feel like playing, so we just hung out. A few hours later, they put my leash on and took me outside and there were my mama and papa! I was so happy to see them! We got in the car and went home. I had some water and took all my toys over to my bed and I fell asleep. All that playing was exhausting. It is very nice to be home and in my own bed.
Mama woke me up this morning and we went for our walk, so I guess we are back in our routine now. That's ok. I like vacation, but I like it best when we are all home and relaxing together.
Passover is Mama's favorite holiday. It is when we tell the story of Moses and the Israelites and how they got away from mean Pharaoh in Egypt. Pharaoh was a very mean man. He made the Israelites work and work and didn't give them any treats. So Moses came to save them-- he was a Hebrew but he grew up with Pharaoh because his mama adopted him when he was a little baby. My mama says that Moses's mama found him floating down a river and she decided to rescue him. That sounds like how I got adopted too! Except a river isn't like a shelter. But still. Moses was a Badass, just like me. Anyway, Pharaoh wouldn't let his people go, so Moses asked G-d for help and G-d sent the plagues, which were things like boils and hail and beasts, but for some reason G-d didn't send any cats. (I think Pharaoh would have let them go sooner if G-d had sent cats.) After all that, the Hebrew people wandered in the desert for forty days and forty nights, and they ate matzah and drank a lot of wine. That's what Mama does on Passover too, except for the wandering.
Mama says that for the eight days of Passover, we eat special food and we don't eat other food. I asked Mama what we're not allowed to eat, and she said we cannot have pasta or bread or rice or peas and a whole lot of other things. No rice and no peas! That's what's in my kibble! I am a Jewish doggy so I must keep Passover, I said, but Mama said no, the rules don't apply to doggies. OK, Mama.
Anyway, Mama and Papa had a very nice time. They went to two seders and met Bubbe's friend's dog, Yofi, who is very fluffy and very spoiled. They gave him belly rubs. They said Florida was nice but it is very weird being in Bubbe and Zayde's house without Aunt Krissie. That is sad.
On Saturday, Mama and Papa went to Big Cypress Preserve and they saw an alligator! Right there in front of them! Mama said it was cool but a little scary because she did not know what the gator would do when she walked behind it. I would have barked loud at it and told it to get outta my mama's way! Mama said that is why I am not allowed in the preserve.
On Sunday, Mama and Papa went to the Botanical Gardens, which are very pretty. Doggies are usually allowed there on Sunday mornings, but not for a while because the Gardens have dinosaurs! Mama said they move and even spit. I would have barked loud at them too-- dinosaurs are not supposed to be around flowers! Or around little humans or my mama! Mama said that is why I am not allowed in the Gardens.
While they were away, I got to stay at my daycare. Mama dropped me off on Wednesday morning and I saw Mr. Josh right away. He is so cool. I get lots of rubs from him. I played and played, then all of my buds left and I was very confused! But the nice people took me to a nice bed and put my blankie on it and I slept a lot, then I got up the next morning and got to play right away! It was so exciting! I played for four whole days. I got special time with Mr. Mike and Mr. Jeffy and Mr. Josh-- they are my favorites. I like some of the nice ladies too, but the nice men are the best. I was kind of sleepy on Monday and I told Mr. Mike I didn't feel like playing, so we just hung out. A few hours later, they put my leash on and took me outside and there were my mama and papa! I was so happy to see them! We got in the car and went home. I had some water and took all my toys over to my bed and I fell asleep. All that playing was exhausting. It is very nice to be home and in my own bed.
Mama woke me up this morning and we went for our walk, so I guess we are back in our routine now. That's ok. I like vacation, but I like it best when we are all home and relaxing together.
Thursday, March 26, 2015
Lots of visitors!
We are having a very nice week! It is now getting warm in North Carolina and I get to spend so much time in my backyard! I run and run and roll and get muddy and I love it very much. Then Papa wipes off my belly with a towel and gives me treats. I like spring!
Last week, we had so many visitors! On Friday morning, three nice ladies showed up and gave me treats and started cleaning our house. It was so cool! One lady had a giant sponge-y thing that she ran across the ceiling. I followed her around while she did that. Another lady dusted off all of Mama's boxes on her dresser. I tried to follow her too, but Mama said I was annoying and put me in my crate. When the ladies left, Mama was so happy. She likes it when other people clean and she's very happy she hired those nice ladies.
Then later that evening, we had another visitor! Auntie Robin came in the door! Oh boy! I hadn't seen Auntie Robin since we lived in New York. She looks different. Mama says that's because she's going to have a puppy and I had to be gentle with her. I tried, but I wanted to give her a hug because I was happy to see her. She was nice about it, though. She came to visit because her family is here and she wanted to see them all before her puppy arrives. That is very smart. She and Mama and Papa went out for dinner and had a good time catching up.
On Saturday, Mama and Papa and I got in the car to see Grandpa. He had his nose fixed recently and was feeling better. It was nice, but I do not like being in the house with his cats. I have to go around and make sure the cats don't get us all, and it is very hard work! But I liked seeing my Grandpa.
Auntie Robin had to leave on Sunday morning, so I hugged her goodbye. Mama didn't have much to do, so she and Papa went shopping and they bought clothes-- they never buy clothes! This was very nice. Then we all walked to campus to drop Papa off so he could do some work. On the way back, I got very sleepy because it was hot, but Mama made me keep walking. Once we got home, I had some leftover chicken liver that Auntie Robin brought back from dinner with her grandma, and it was so yummy! Then I took a very long nap. It was a nice weekend.
On Monday night, Papa brought some of his friends over for a beer. Hoo boy, more visitors! I ran and ran and ran in the backyard so I could show them how fast I go. Mr. Mike thought it was very cool and he started running too, so I chased him until I got so tired. I like Mr. Mike.
Mama's job hasn't been as crazy, so she gets home while it's still light out and we have family walk a few nights a week. I love family walk. Then I run around in the backyard some more before my dinner and we have such a nice time.
Tomorrow, Mama says I can come to the office with her. I am so excited! I get to see Mr. Steve! I will try to post pictures.
Last week, we had so many visitors! On Friday morning, three nice ladies showed up and gave me treats and started cleaning our house. It was so cool! One lady had a giant sponge-y thing that she ran across the ceiling. I followed her around while she did that. Another lady dusted off all of Mama's boxes on her dresser. I tried to follow her too, but Mama said I was annoying and put me in my crate. When the ladies left, Mama was so happy. She likes it when other people clean and she's very happy she hired those nice ladies.
Then later that evening, we had another visitor! Auntie Robin came in the door! Oh boy! I hadn't seen Auntie Robin since we lived in New York. She looks different. Mama says that's because she's going to have a puppy and I had to be gentle with her. I tried, but I wanted to give her a hug because I was happy to see her. She was nice about it, though. She came to visit because her family is here and she wanted to see them all before her puppy arrives. That is very smart. She and Mama and Papa went out for dinner and had a good time catching up.
On Saturday, Mama and Papa and I got in the car to see Grandpa. He had his nose fixed recently and was feeling better. It was nice, but I do not like being in the house with his cats. I have to go around and make sure the cats don't get us all, and it is very hard work! But I liked seeing my Grandpa.
Auntie Robin had to leave on Sunday morning, so I hugged her goodbye. Mama didn't have much to do, so she and Papa went shopping and they bought clothes-- they never buy clothes! This was very nice. Then we all walked to campus to drop Papa off so he could do some work. On the way back, I got very sleepy because it was hot, but Mama made me keep walking. Once we got home, I had some leftover chicken liver that Auntie Robin brought back from dinner with her grandma, and it was so yummy! Then I took a very long nap. It was a nice weekend.
On Monday night, Papa brought some of his friends over for a beer. Hoo boy, more visitors! I ran and ran and ran in the backyard so I could show them how fast I go. Mr. Mike thought it was very cool and he started running too, so I chased him until I got so tired. I like Mr. Mike.
Mama's job hasn't been as crazy, so she gets home while it's still light out and we have family walk a few nights a week. I love family walk. Then I run around in the backyard some more before my dinner and we have such a nice time.
Tomorrow, Mama says I can come to the office with her. I am so excited! I get to see Mr. Steve! I will try to post pictures.
Saturday, March 14, 2015
A Busy Month!
I know I haven't written in a long time and I am sorry. We have just been so busy! It has been a very crazy month. First, after we got back from New York (and Virginia!), Mama got sick. She had a very very bad cold and I had to take care of her. It was hard work, taking care of my mama. I had to make sure she stayed in bed, but she wouldn't listen so I barked at her a lot. Mama didn't like that. Then she was feeling better but SHE kept barking-- my mama has a very loud bark. But she is mostly better now.
It was also a crazy week because it was very snowy! We did not expect all of this snow in North Carolina. First it was icy and hard to walk. Here's a picture of me in the park near our house. I did not enjoy all the crunching and the lack of dirt spots where I could poop.
It was also a crazy week because it was very snowy! We did not expect all of this snow in North Carolina. First it was icy and hard to walk. Here's a picture of me in the park near our house. I did not enjoy all the crunching and the lack of dirt spots where I could poop.
Mama had to work from home for a lot of days and Papa's classes were cancelled. I liked having them around, but I know it was hard for Mama because she was still busy with work. I wanted to go outside a lot, but our back gate blew open and froze that way, so Mama and Papa kept me inside. They said I would run out if they let me into the backyard. I guess they are right-- I like to run around and smell new things.
But then we could close the gate and it snowed! It was such pretty snow. Big and fluffy. I got to run around in the backyard and it was so fun. I ran and ran in big circles and I got so tired. But then it got icy again, and I didn't like that.
Mama and I couldn't take our long walks for a while. With all the ice and Mama being sick, we lost out on our exercise. Last weekend we went to the doggy doctor so they could test my blood and my poop (I am OK-- Mama says this is routine) and they told me I gained 5 pounds! Mama said I am fat. That is not nice. But now that the weather is warmer and it is lighter at night and Mama is better, we can get back to our long walks. We walked over 6000 steps three mornings this week! It makes me very sleepy. But I am not fat. Look at my shadow! That is not a fat doggy.
In the middle of all of this, Mama went away for work. She had to stay away for the night, and I missed her. I got to go to daycare while she was gone and I saw Mr. Josh. I had a very good day. Then Mama came back and she brought me a present! She and Papa stopped at Phydeaux on the way back from the airport and brought me Froggy. He is squeaky and I love him! I didn't let Mama take him from me.
Last weekend it started to get warm. It is very nice when it is warm! Mama and Papa went to a brewery, which is where they make beer, for a big party. They decided to leave me at home because it would be so crowded, so I rested. They met lots and lots of doggies, though! Mama said I would have found some nice friends, but there was too much commotion there.
This week, it has been very busy. Papa has been on spring break, but he still has to study. Mama has concerts all weekend and lots of rehearsals, but she took me to the office with her yesterday! Oh boy! She didn't expect to be very busy but she was, so I sat with her while she worked and I visited with all of her co-workers. I especially love her boss, Mr. Steve. He is so nice to me. But it wasn't as fun as it usually is because there were no sunny spots-- it was very cloudy. But I did what I could and looked out for everyone in the office.
So now it is Saturday and it is rainy. Mama slept much later than usual today, and we didn't walk for very long because it was so wet. We are looking forward to resting and enjoying the day. I'm going back to sleep now.
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
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!
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.
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!
Friday, February 6, 2015
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.
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.
Saturday, January 17, 2015
Boys' Week
Things around here have been very nice but very quiet. Papa went back to classes on the 8th and Mama went back to work on the 5th. They both said it was a nice, relaxing break. Mama took me to the office last Friday and I had such a good time! I explored and played with my toys and get a chest rub from Miss Rachel. Mama's boss came in after we did and I was so happy to see him! I jumped and gave him hugs. He hugged me too. I like Mr. Steve! Mama says he wants a doggy and he likes having me around.
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.
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.
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