November 26, 2009 (Thanksgiving Day)

This morning at 3:00 a.m. Mamaw got up to go Potty and heard me whining. She took me outside to go too—then we went back to bed. When we woke up and finally got up, I was telling her how thankful I am on this Thanksgiving Day to have her and Poppy! She told me some pretty neat stuff too, but she wants to keep that to herself. So, we’re up and going to kinda just relax and fix food when we are ready. Being thankful is gonna take us all day…


Mamaw got bundled up and took me for an abbreviated walk. We haven’t walked for two days and I guess I was pretty aggressive. We noticed more skinny, green poles in others’ yards so then we knew it wasn’t anything we needed to take personally. When we got back she told Poppy I dragged her all the way. It was pretty chilly and I kind of forgot how to walk on the leash. She says it isn’t good to let a day pass without the practice of good conduct.

he turkey is in the cooker and Mamaw has been in the kitchen a lot today—getting some good stuff in the oven. I can smell it and boy—I can’t wait to taste. She promised I could have a little turkey but my tummy isn’t too settled today so I may have to wait until tomorrow.

I’ve had a bath—well almost. My first time in the tub and Mamaw was afraid I might get spooked so she just washed me with water. She decided not to use shampoo this time until they see how well I do with this new routine. I was proud—they were proud! I DID GREAT! I guess Mother does know best. I got to be towel dried part way and then Mamaw did her own hair and I got to be dried partly by the blower dryer. You know, it wasn’t nearly as scary as it was in the past. I guess that is why Mamaw keeps turning it toward me when she dries her hair. I’ve gotten somewhat used to it by now. The ears—I can’t stand the Q-tip in my ears yet. She’s got them laying out but doesn’t know if she is going to try to use them.

I’ve been in and out of my kennel in the living room. I’m just not very comfortable any place right now…In fact I went into my kennel all on my own and just stayed there until Mamaw took me back to the bedroom kennel for the night.