Mamaw says we gotta get around and get stuff done now—we’re leavin for Michigan November 8th. And you know her—everything will have to be “spit shined” before we go.
It is definitely laundry day around here—up, down and all around till I gotta have a nap. Helpin Mamaw with the laundry is exhausting! But on top of that, she’s pickin up leaves and putting em in bags! I said, “No thanks—I’ve had enough.”
Then she gets in the car and takes off—leavin me to fend for myself (in the kennel)—she rarely allows me to stay alone in the house where I JUST MIGHT to some damage. She’s searchin for pants for Poppy, and she had to get her anniversary ring checked. I ate a little bit of each of her nightgowns so now she thinks she needs something NEW to wear at night on our vacation.
October 29, 2010
We are all just exhausted from our trip yesterday…hope nobody calls, rings the bell, or wants ANYTHING…we need quiet time.
Mamaw did have to work very hard to get caught up on the blogs though. I hung right in there with her and tried to dictate as fast as I could so we could get done. It felt good when that was done.
Cully didn’t feel very good yesterday so Mamaw walked Ozzie again today. Ozzie had his surgery and now he is sore so she wouldn’t bring him in to see me cause I get so darned excited when I see “my man.” He didn’t want to go on his usual walk either so she was nice and just let HIM decide where to go and when he had had enough. She said we need to give him a couple days to recover a little bit.
Mamaw did have to work very hard to get caught up on the blogs though. I hung right in there with her and tried to dictate as fast as I could so we could get done. It felt good when that was done.
Cully didn’t feel very good yesterday so Mamaw walked Ozzie again today. Ozzie had his surgery and now he is sore so she wouldn’t bring him in to see me cause I get so darned excited when I see “my man.” He didn’t want to go on his usual walk either so she was nice and just let HIM decide where to go and when he had had enough. She said we need to give him a couple days to recover a little bit.
October 28, 2010
Oh yeah—up early I guess! They were almost all ready to go when they got me up to go potty. They try to stay calm so I don’t get excited but I can tell ya, when Poppy gets his keys off the hook and Mamaw open my bag to check on “supplies”—I’M EXCITED!!! There is just nothing I like better with them than to get on Mamaw’s lap and ride, ride, ride. They visit and discuss stuff and she touches me and kisses my neck and oh God—it’s just delicious. And—it’s a long ride. Elvis Presley was signin his heart out this mornin. We stop along the way one time for me to relieve myself before we got to our destination.
The destination? A HUGE FUNERAL HOME for God’s sake. And they take me in there. Now I’m hopin they aren’t getting any ideas about putting me in one of those casket things and closing the lid on me. I don’t mind the cover-up at night when it is bedtime but I am not going to stand still for THAT! We looked around and found out the stuff Poppy wanted to know and leave. I’m invited to relieve myself again and I really needed that—SCARED THE PEE RIGHT OUTA ME I tell ya.
The destination? A HUGE FUNERAL HOME for God’s sake. And they take me in there. Now I’m hopin they aren’t getting any ideas about putting me in one of those casket things and closing the lid on me. I don’t mind the cover-up at night when it is bedtime but I am not going to stand still for THAT! We looked around and found out the stuff Poppy wanted to know and leave. I’m invited to relieve myself again and I really needed that—SCARED THE PEE RIGHT OUTA ME I tell ya.
October 27, 2010
Poppy’s home! I notice Mamaw doesn’t get involved in as much working around the house when he wants to rest. She’s spent time on her laptop writin that novel. She types, types, types and then sits back in the rocking chair to THINK. Poppy has always called her “The Thinker.” I rest with him to make sure he gets enough rest.
The window man came to take a look at ones we need to replace and those to repair. He’s gonna get an estimate around but when he said the two big ones in the living room have to be replaced, I could see Mamaw trying to count up the $$$$$$. The man is really nice and is working with them about trying to use some of the material from those to be replaced to use with the repair windows. Now—SHE LIKES THAT! She’s frugal you know. But she has her priorities too. Just depends what category it falls under. (smile) Well, they talked about the windows and decided it’s just a wait and see—do what we can—don’t panic.
The window man came to take a look at ones we need to replace and those to repair. He’s gonna get an estimate around but when he said the two big ones in the living room have to be replaced, I could see Mamaw trying to count up the $$$$$$. The man is really nice and is working with them about trying to use some of the material from those to be replaced to use with the repair windows. Now—SHE LIKES THAT! She’s frugal you know. But she has her priorities too. Just depends what category it falls under. (smile) Well, they talked about the windows and decided it’s just a wait and see—do what we can—don’t panic.
October 26, 2010
Poppy to work—Mamaw at work. She’s makin Chili for Becky and Cully. He’s got cancer ya know and is kinda stuck at home. Well, he has some energy but wants to use that goin out and havin a little fun. Mamaw thinks that’s great! She is still walking Ozzie and when she does she brings him in to see me. He has a routine at our house—in the door, hello to me, goes over to my toys (he took a big chew bone home one day but it was too big for me anyway, the straight to the kitchen for his SNAP treats. She gives him 3 (cause he’s BIG—and I get 1). That is if HE doesn’t take it from me…I guess when you are in love with somebody you learn to give a little.
She’s been workin in the yard and the wind is awful! So all she really got done was spraying some outside plants and getting them arranged in the basement for winter. She’s got a place where they can get the sunlight in the morning so she’s hopin she’ll keep em healthy till spring.
He one plant she named Rita isn’t doin so good. She named the plant that in memory of her sister that passed away in December. That’s the one she really wants to keep goin.
I don’t like the wind! I don’t like goin out in the wind! I’m afraid my ears are gonna blow away like the leaves and it just scares me. So—no walks—no off leash work. Just outside to “snoop” a little and do my business.
Mamaw took a walk but just went a mile. She got home and said the wind was so strong when she walked into it that it nearly took her breath away. She’s not sure what she’s gonna do about getting her walking in either.
Winter is on the fringe—we don’t like it.
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He one plant she named Rita isn’t doin so good. She named the plant that in memory of her sister that passed away in December. That’s the one she really wants to keep goin.
I don’t like the wind! I don’t like goin out in the wind! I’m afraid my ears are gonna blow away like the leaves and it just scares me. So—no walks—no off leash work. Just outside to “snoop” a little and do my business.
Mamaw took a walk but just went a mile. She got home and said the wind was so strong when she walked into it that it nearly took her breath away. She’s not sure what she’s gonna do about getting her walking in either.
Winter is on the fringe—we don’t like it.
October 25, 2010
When Mamaw got up this morning, it was raining. Oh, oh—we have plans to travel. She thinks maybe she and I will just stay at home cause every time we are in and out of the car it means wiping feet. And even though we wipe feet they are still damp. Mamaw doesn’t want to get her clothes all dirty. Well, they discussed this for a while and decided to make the trip another day. Hope it isn’t raining then…
So it quickly became a very boring day. Everything Mamaw tried to do she got resistance. Not good…She persisted though and tried and tried. I was proud of her for not giving up. She literally spent the day in the office trying to play “catch up” on all of her stuff. Ya know—she spends more time organizing than anybody we know. Poppy just shakes his head and says, “Miss Scarlett—just leave her alone.”
So it quickly became a very boring day. Everything Mamaw tried to do she got resistance. Not good…She persisted though and tried and tried. I was proud of her for not giving up. She literally spent the day in the office trying to play “catch up” on all of her stuff. Ya know—she spends more time organizing than anybody we know. Poppy just shakes his head and says, “Miss Scarlett—just leave her alone.”
October 24, 2010
Poppy asked Mamaw what was on her agenda today and she told him she had to be available for Mediacom from 10:00-1:00 for service. She made that “isn’t that ridiculous look” and that said it all. She has to baby-sit Mediacom!
He’s glad he has to go to work today and not deal with that. He asked for a blank check to HyVee and Mamaw didn’t ask what for. Well, that’s good cause we have a surprise comin for her later.
The morning we spent playing and waiting, and waiting and waiting. Mediacom called right at 1:00 and said they could come right then—she shoved me in the kennel. Two young men came and they got right to work. Mamaw liked that….and then she let me out of the kennel. They thought I was cute so I behaved. It didn’t take very long during the diagnostics when they had the problem diagnosed. The wireless router needs to be replaced. I got a couple pats on the head and they were gone.
He’s glad he has to go to work today and not deal with that. He asked for a blank check to HyVee and Mamaw didn’t ask what for. Well, that’s good cause we have a surprise comin for her later.
The morning we spent playing and waiting, and waiting and waiting. Mediacom called right at 1:00 and said they could come right then—she shoved me in the kennel. Two young men came and they got right to work. Mamaw liked that….and then she let me out of the kennel. They thought I was cute so I behaved. It didn’t take very long during the diagnostics when they had the problem diagnosed. The wireless router needs to be replaced. I got a couple pats on the head and they were gone.
October 23, 2010
The world looks pretty bleak for Mamaw right now. The Internet has been givin her problems and she can’t get my blogs posted—she’s frustrated! I heard her on the phone to Mediacom—they said, “Well, you could unplug the--blah, blah, blah--and take it to the office on Ingersoll and get a different one.”
She took a very deep breath and said, “You know, we pay you $$$ every month for our service. I’ve been to the Ingersoll office for 2 new Internet boxes and 3 new remote controls in the last year. I’m tired of doing all of the running. A repairman was just here 7-10 days ago and now today we have the same problem. I want somebody to come to our house and REALLY check things out. We are probably going to need a new modem.”
She took a very deep breath and said, “You know, we pay you $$$ every month for our service. I’ve been to the Ingersoll office for 2 new Internet boxes and 3 new remote controls in the last year. I’m tired of doing all of the running. A repairman was just here 7-10 days ago and now today we have the same problem. I want somebody to come to our house and REALLY check things out. We are probably going to need a new modem.”
October 22, 2010
Mamaw had me up and out the door almost before I was awake this morning! Poppy is all dressed for playin golf and smellin real good I might add. He wants to spend some time with me before he leaves so I gotta get up! Besides that, Mamaw has to have some of my “poop” to take when we see Miss Jessica to get “winterized.” They check my poop once a year to make sure nothing grows in there that shouldn’t.
We see Poppy off in that Lexus of his and we start the laundry. Oh my God, there is tons of laundry today! And when I get naughty helping her? She won’t let me go downstairs with her so we’ll see how this battle goes.
We see Poppy off in that Lexus of his and we start the laundry. Oh my God, there is tons of laundry today! And when I get naughty helping her? She won’t let me go downstairs with her so we’ll see how this battle goes.
October 21, 2010
It’s gonna be another beautiful day today! And Poppy is home! What more could I ask for? Well, how about them spending a little time with me huh? They got around and left me. Poppy said they had a number of errands to get done so he pushed me in my kennel. I’m gonna get even—somehow I’m gonna get even…
When Mamaw took me out later this morning, I refused to take a walk. That always just GETS HER GOAT! She just can’t understand why I don’t like walkin as much as she does. Well, again she’s mad at me. I’m just waitin for the axe to fall.
Oh good, they are leaving again. At least I feel safe in my kennel away from her when she is mad. She has a nasty demeanor about herself when she’s mad too—no attention. Listen—I mean no attention at all. It didn’t take em very long—Mamaw says they got “winterized.” I didn’t know what that meant but I wasn’t about to ask Mamaw so I asked Poppy and he said winterized means we got our flu shots. I guess I gotta go to see Jessica tomorrow and get my shots too.
We spent the afternoon veggin out -- me and Poppy. Mamaw went on her walk. The rest of our day was kinda boring…Mamaw has to watch “her faves” so I went back on the bed and was GOOD. I knew better than to try to yank her chain again today.
When Mamaw took me out later this morning, I refused to take a walk. That always just GETS HER GOAT! She just can’t understand why I don’t like walkin as much as she does. Well, again she’s mad at me. I’m just waitin for the axe to fall.
Oh good, they are leaving again. At least I feel safe in my kennel away from her when she is mad. She has a nasty demeanor about herself when she’s mad too—no attention. Listen—I mean no attention at all. It didn’t take em very long—Mamaw says they got “winterized.” I didn’t know what that meant but I wasn’t about to ask Mamaw so I asked Poppy and he said winterized means we got our flu shots. I guess I gotta go to see Jessica tomorrow and get my shots too.
We spent the afternoon veggin out -- me and Poppy. Mamaw went on her walk. The rest of our day was kinda boring…Mamaw has to watch “her faves” so I went back on the bed and was GOOD. I knew better than to try to yank her chain again today.
October 20, 2010
We fixed Poppy’s lunch and Mamaw dropped a couple of corn chips on the floor. I grab em up and eat em—they’re so good! I try to be right there when she puts that stuff together cause if she has an accident, I help her clean it up.
I’m in no mood to walk today so don’t mess with me. Our walk two days ago scared the hell out of me. We got up to the top of the trail and some kid fell off his skateboard and the noise was ever so loud. So I’m boycotting the walks again—I suppose we’ll continue trying until I get tired of it and just give in. She says she loves to watch me walk cause I’m so graceful.
I’m in no mood to walk today so don’t mess with me. Our walk two days ago scared the hell out of me. We got up to the top of the trail and some kid fell off his skateboard and the noise was ever so loud. So I’m boycotting the walks again—I suppose we’ll continue trying until I get tired of it and just give in. She says she loves to watch me walk cause I’m so graceful.
October 19, 2010
Poppy woke up this morning and I was “glued to his leg.” Oh boy, poppy, we goofed! Mamaw is gonna be really mad at us for doin this AGAIN. I quick ran back to the waterbed and woke her up. I wanted to tell her the ugly truth before Poppy got the chance. I don’t want her to be mad at me—I didn’t do it! He came back too and spilled the ugly truth to her.
She said, “Oh, right, take a gal out and wine and dine her and come home and go to bed with another woman.” Poppy said, “Well, when I woke up I thought I recognized the ceiling—and the woman.” Me? I’m getting a kick out of all the teasing. Whew Poppy—we managed to come away from there unscathed.
She said, “Oh, right, take a gal out and wine and dine her and come home and go to bed with another woman.” Poppy said, “Well, when I woke up I thought I recognized the ceiling—and the woman.” Me? I’m getting a kick out of all the teasing. Whew Poppy—we managed to come away from there unscathed.
October 18, 2010
Oh good, Poppy is home today! Seems like we always have so much to do though. I’m hopin for a ride…
Poppy does such a good job of runnin the errands for Mamaw while she writes our blog and does the housework. It’s definitely been a “hairy” day though. Some of the errands Poppy ran either didn’t get done or he got the wrong stuff so Mamaw says she’ll have “a re-do” tomorrow. And today I am feeling love, love, love for Poppy so I’m gonna hang with him today.
And if it don’t beat all! No ride for me but Poppy invites Mamaw out on a date for God’s sake. Now, what makes her so SPECIAL? They left early—Poppy said he’d buy her a glass of wine before the movie. Yeah, Mamaw has been wantin to see “Secretariat” so they’ve deserted me. When they came home Mamaw was tired—well Poppy too (think it was the wine and Scotch and water?) She told me to stay with Poppy so I did—well, she had to put the gate up but I KNEW what she meant.
In the night, here I was all cuddled up to Poppy on the recliner—just as close as I could get. He got up to go potty so I had to move over but when he came back, I curled myself around him again. And guess what? He didn’t make me go to my kennel—I slept all night with my Poppy. Did I mention I thought I’d died and gone to Heaven?
Poppy does such a good job of runnin the errands for Mamaw while she writes our blog and does the housework. It’s definitely been a “hairy” day though. Some of the errands Poppy ran either didn’t get done or he got the wrong stuff so Mamaw says she’ll have “a re-do” tomorrow. And today I am feeling love, love, love for Poppy so I’m gonna hang with him today.
And if it don’t beat all! No ride for me but Poppy invites Mamaw out on a date for God’s sake. Now, what makes her so SPECIAL? They left early—Poppy said he’d buy her a glass of wine before the movie. Yeah, Mamaw has been wantin to see “Secretariat” so they’ve deserted me. When they came home Mamaw was tired—well Poppy too (think it was the wine and Scotch and water?) She told me to stay with Poppy so I did—well, she had to put the gate up but I KNEW what she meant.
In the night, here I was all cuddled up to Poppy on the recliner—just as close as I could get. He got up to go potty so I had to move over but when he came back, I curled myself around him again. And guess what? He didn’t make me go to my kennel—I slept all night with my Poppy. Did I mention I thought I’d died and gone to Heaven?
October 17, 2010
It’s pretty obvious Mamaw is “on the road again” today—she’s all duded up AGAIN! Oh yeah, she’s goin to Omaha with Dodi and Deb to Lynette’s 60th birthday party. She’s all excited about it—hasn’t seen her in years. She’s been real sick and her husband passed away in March. I can’t go…
They left before Poppy did so I got to stay out of the kennel a while longer. So I might as well not complain about things – just do as I’m told. Poppy will be the first one home today so I’ll be listenin for his car!
They left before Poppy did so I got to stay out of the kennel a while longer. So I might as well not complain about things – just do as I’m told. Poppy will be the first one home today so I’ll be listenin for his car!
October 16, 2010
Mamaw got Poppy’s white hankies bleached again! I try to help her carry that stuff up and down the stairs to the basement—sometimes she appreciates it; other times she does not.
What a darned nice day it was to do “off leash” work on the trail. We don’t understand why there isn’t anything goin on up there but nobody so we worked, and worked. I love bein able to just go where the nose goes cause it knows where to go. On the leash sometimes it pulls my back and I don’t get to finish my nose job. But today—it was absolutely tremendous! And I met a collie dog that was more white than black—it was very interesting. His owner told us all about it.
What a darned nice day it was to do “off leash” work on the trail. We don’t understand why there isn’t anything goin on up there but nobody so we worked, and worked. I love bein able to just go where the nose goes cause it knows where to go. On the leash sometimes it pulls my back and I don’t get to finish my nose job. But today—it was absolutely tremendous! And I met a collie dog that was more white than black—it was very interesting. His owner told us all about it.
October 15, 2010
She’s goin again today cause she’s all “duded up.” She ‘invited’ me to walk again today but I’m not takin any chances—she can just walk by herself. I’m still holdin a grudge from that gas station incident a few days ago!
Her high school classmate is havin a birthday so a surprise party has been planned for Jayne at The Diner. Yeah—they’re gonna eat and share cake—some good memories and maybe even some not so good but Mamaw says that all goes with it. The Diner is a really neat place she tells me but again, I can’t go, they serve food. I don’t know who ever made up that silly rule—it just doesn’t make sense to me!
Mamaw said they had a terrific time so I’m happy for her. She took more photos…
Jayne is sampling the cake
The rest of the day just sort of evaporated into evening. Jessie did stop by and bring the yummy yellow jeans back to Mamaw and she gave me the cut-off leg part cause I love, love, love it.
It was pizza for dinner and—I didn’t get any. I finally had to resort to going to my own dish of food cause I was hungry but they don’t give in to me. And then when Mamaw went to bed she told me to just stay with my Poppy for the evening and so—I just snuggled up to him and finally I got brave enough to ask, “What’s up with HER”? He said something about maybe she needs a little time to herself. Okay—have it your way (for now).
Her high school classmate is havin a birthday so a surprise party has been planned for Jayne at The Diner. Yeah—they’re gonna eat and share cake—some good memories and maybe even some not so good but Mamaw says that all goes with it. The Diner is a really neat place she tells me but again, I can’t go, they serve food. I don’t know who ever made up that silly rule—it just doesn’t make sense to me!
Mamaw said they had a terrific time so I’m happy for her. She took more photos…
Jayne is sampling the cake
The rest of the day just sort of evaporated into evening. Jessie did stop by and bring the yummy yellow jeans back to Mamaw and she gave me the cut-off leg part cause I love, love, love it.
It was pizza for dinner and—I didn’t get any. I finally had to resort to going to my own dish of food cause I was hungry but they don’t give in to me. And then when Mamaw went to bed she told me to just stay with my Poppy for the evening and so—I just snuggled up to him and finally I got brave enough to ask, “What’s up with HER”? He said something about maybe she needs a little time to herself. Okay—have it your way (for now).
October 14, 2010
Thankfully we usually get a reprieve from over-stimulation after a day of mucho activity! I get to rest—however; I was invited to go on a walk but “no thanks.” After she almost dumped me out and left me at a strange gas station I’m not sure what she would do.
So she got duded up and went to Jessie’s house where they worked on shortening a pair of new yellow jeans Mamaw bought at a “going out of business” joint for $21.00. That’s why they are too long—she needs Petite but she said for the price she could have them shortened. I love, love, love the color of them too!
So she got duded up and went to Jessie’s house where they worked on shortening a pair of new yellow jeans Mamaw bought at a “going out of business” joint for $21.00. That’s why they are too long—she needs Petite but she said for the price she could have them shortened. I love, love, love the color of them too!
October 13, 2010 (Afternoon Surprise)
Aw yes—the SURPRISE! Mamaw grabs up “my bag” and Poppy jingles his keys—that means a trip. The Lexus—now I don’t mind the trips in that car—it rides like a dream. But we drive, and drive and drive and I think we’re never gonna get there. Stopped for gas once and Mamaw took me out to go potty. I didn’t want to go potty—it was a scary place and I was afraid they were just gonna dump me out. No way was I gonna let that happen to me. Now I know I can be a very bad girl sometimes but for God’s sake—don’t just dump me out someplace and leave me…and so we manage to get back on the road and drive and drive some more. Then we get to this little town (about 500 people) and they start looking for an address there. It was a lovely home and then I kinda worried they were gonna leave me THERE!
October 13, 2010
Ya just never know WHAT you’re gonna do from day to day with Mamaw and Poppy. Yesterday ya know, it was work, work, work all day. Today it’s runnin the errands in the morning and then…surprise, surprise, surprise.
I was invited to go for a car ride—and I was ready. I checked “my bag” and everything to make sure she had put all I would need in it. We slipped over to Urbandale and took pictures of the new bronze sculpture there, and emailed Urbandale, Clive and the Pappajohn Sculpture people that they should put together a brochure of all three sites. She said they should be available online and on-sight for people. Ya know, people really do come to Iowa!
I was invited to go for a car ride—and I was ready. I checked “my bag” and everything to make sure she had put all I would need in it. We slipped over to Urbandale and took pictures of the new bronze sculpture there, and emailed Urbandale, Clive and the Pappajohn Sculpture people that they should put together a brochure of all three sites. She said they should be available online and on-sight for people. Ya know, people really do come to Iowa!
October 12, 2010
Poppy doesn’t have to work today so he’s goin out of town today. Mamaw says she’s gonna stay home. I guess that means I’m stayin home too!
She reminds me we have lots to do today. She wants to get the sanding finished up before it’s too chilly for her to enjoy workin on it in the garage. She goes out and sits on her little “antique stool” and works it by hand now. Mamaw says she can’t use the sandin machine for this—the areas are too small. I suppose she’s gonna wake up tomorrow with sore fingers and elbow again!
She reminds me we have lots to do today. She wants to get the sanding finished up before it’s too chilly for her to enjoy workin on it in the garage. She goes out and sits on her little “antique stool” and works it by hand now. Mamaw says she can’t use the sandin machine for this—the areas are too small. I suppose she’s gonna wake up tomorrow with sore fingers and elbow again!
October 11, 2010
Mamaw was sayin that some places won’t be open today and there will be no mail delivery. She complained about that a little saying that since the Post Office is so “broke” why do they get so much paid holiday time? How would I know that?
It was, without a doubt, a gorgeous day again! Poppy went off to work to try to earn a dollar so he can keep a dime after the Government is done with him. And Mamaw has committed to helping out with Ozzie two times today—Cully isn’t home and Becky will be working.
We sent for our walk and then she made me come in the house so I could take Ozzie to relieve himself. She’s happy I’m not jealous. Well, that’s because he always comes to the door and wants to come in. Mamaw has gotten in the habit of lettin him in and we touch noses. Then he goes straight to the kitchen and wants 3 Snap treats—I only get 1. After that he goes to my toy box and takes home what he wants. I had a great big bone and he grabbed it out and begged to take it home—he got it! Now how did he do that, I wonder? And at last, it is walk time. She’s just like an old mother hen with him and he loves her too!
It was, without a doubt, a gorgeous day again! Poppy went off to work to try to earn a dollar so he can keep a dime after the Government is done with him. And Mamaw has committed to helping out with Ozzie two times today—Cully isn’t home and Becky will be working.
We sent for our walk and then she made me come in the house so I could take Ozzie to relieve himself. She’s happy I’m not jealous. Well, that’s because he always comes to the door and wants to come in. Mamaw has gotten in the habit of lettin him in and we touch noses. Then he goes straight to the kitchen and wants 3 Snap treats—I only get 1. After that he goes to my toy box and takes home what he wants. I had a great big bone and he grabbed it out and begged to take it home—he got it! Now how did he do that, I wonder? And at last, it is walk time. She’s just like an old mother hen with him and he loves her too!
October 10, 2010
Sunday morning…Poppy goes to work…I don’t know what Mamaw has up her sleeve. We did a terrific walk and I’m so proud of myself cause I only “pulled” 3 times. I couldn’t go off leash though cause on the bike trail they had all kinds of people up there—big and little, young and old. That’s okay—Mamaw let me have some le-way on my leash so I was deprived of getting my “smells.” And I’m ever so grateful that she no longer expects me to walk as far as she does. I can do the mile thing but that’s all I wanta do.
After her shower today, Mamaw came out of the bedroom lookin pretty funky. And jewelry up the ying-yang. I think she’s goin someplace and I asked if I could go too—the answer, of course, was NO. I suppose you could say her outing was a success cause she came home smiling and everythin.
After her shower today, Mamaw came out of the bedroom lookin pretty funky. And jewelry up the ying-yang. I think she’s goin someplace and I asked if I could go too—the answer, of course, was NO. I suppose you could say her outing was a success cause she came home smiling and everythin.
October 9, 2010
Mamaw was so tired after her 2fers we just stayed home all day. She got caught up on some stuff she really needed to get done and found out some things weren’t as she thought they were. So we’re just keeping busy today.
She did walk me and brought me back—I was awfully good. And then she walked Ozzie for the neighbors cause they are gonna have company a little later.
She wrote and wrote and wrote yesterday—almost with a frenzy. Well she put together this one article for the Chicken Soup For the Soul series. I thought that was a worthy cause so I left her alone to get that done.
She went for a really, really long walk all by herself just before the Notre Dame game. When she got back, we sat and loved each other on the couch and watched most of the game. Notre Dame won 23-17—I sure hope they are gonna get better. Mamaw gets a bit disgusted with em.
The evening was a wipeout. Mamaw was in the bedroom early to watch her shows so I went with her and when it was time for me to go get in my kennel—I didn’t want to, but I did.
She did walk me and brought me back—I was awfully good. And then she walked Ozzie for the neighbors cause they are gonna have company a little later.
She wrote and wrote and wrote yesterday—almost with a frenzy. Well she put together this one article for the Chicken Soup For the Soul series. I thought that was a worthy cause so I left her alone to get that done.
She went for a really, really long walk all by herself just before the Notre Dame game. When she got back, we sat and loved each other on the couch and watched most of the game. Notre Dame won 23-17—I sure hope they are gonna get better. Mamaw gets a bit disgusted with em.
The evening was a wipeout. Mamaw was in the bedroom early to watch her shows so I went with her and when it was time for me to go get in my kennel—I didn’t want to, but I did.
October 8, 2010
Poppy is home AGAIN TODAY! I hope he’ll take us for another ride in his big car—with the top open! Then Mamaw asks him what his plans are for the day and he was “evasive” whatever that means. She told him she just hated it when he gave her that kind of answer. So he asked her what SHE was going to do. She said, “Go to Nevada to meet up with Emily for lunch—and then a few other things while I’m up that way.” Poppy told her to just go ahead and go—he would be available for the Mediacom technician.
And so while she was getting “all duded up AGAIN,” he went to the grocery store. She was right there to help him get the groceries put away and then she had to go. She promised me a walk when she got home, just like yesterday. She keeps her promises to me too!
And so while she was getting “all duded up AGAIN,” he went to the grocery store. She was right there to help him get the groceries put away and then she had to go. She promised me a walk when she got home, just like yesterday. She keeps her promises to me too!
October 7, 2010
Poppy is home today—maybe we can just spend the day together! Mamaw got me taken care of and fixed herself a cup of hot tea and sat to enjoy it. Then Poppy asked what her plans were for the day and she said she was goin to take her sister, Mary to lunch in Carroll—at the Winery! That mean’s “she’s leavin us” in any language!
She shut us both out of the bedroom while she got ready and when she came out—she was dressed “to the 9’s.” Poppy said, “Well, you look nice.” If I were him, I would have said, “Listen Lady, you aren’t going out of the house looking that GOOD,” and that would have been the end of that story! Better be nice though—she’s home a lot and takes really good care of me so I can’t complain.
She shut us both out of the bedroom while she got ready and when she came out—she was dressed “to the 9’s.” Poppy said, “Well, you look nice.” If I were him, I would have said, “Listen Lady, you aren’t going out of the house looking that GOOD,” and that would have been the end of that story! Better be nice though—she’s home a lot and takes really good care of me so I can’t complain.
October 6, 2010
Life is normal around here again—thank the good Lord for that! I have no idea what is gonna happen today but I’m lookin forward to all of it.
Mamaw got Ozzie to come out in the yard and took me out too so we were able to spend some valuable time together. I’m in love with the guy, ya know? The weather was so pretty we just layed out there in the sun and soaked it up while Mamaw sanded and sanded again. Nice, nice, nice. And then Jessie came along and entertained Ozzie and me for a while—that was nice too.
Mamaw got Ozzie to come out in the yard and took me out too so we were able to spend some valuable time together. I’m in love with the guy, ya know? The weather was so pretty we just layed out there in the sun and soaked it up while Mamaw sanded and sanded again. Nice, nice, nice. And then Jessie came along and entertained Ozzie and me for a while—that was nice too.
October 5, 2010
Mamaw is well—Halleluiah! We’re gonna get it on today I can tell ya. We’re already on our second load of laundry and we’ve had a wonderful walk—it’s only 11:30 a.m.
Well, this new apparatus is good for both of us…I got to go off leash for a while too. The walk was so enjoyable she says we may do it again this afternoon. But she’s got errands to run and errands to “finish up”—whatever that means. (I think it means she missed a copy of pictures she wanted the other day and now wants to go back and get them before she unloads the camera). And she’s got a sister who is gonna have a birthday in a few day and she needs to pick up her gift. Oh, and don’t forget the bank—she’s gotta inside today so I can’t go but that’s okay. The walk has relaxed me so I’ll just lie in my kennel (with the new blue pad Poppy got me) and take a nap.
Well, this new apparatus is good for both of us…I got to go off leash for a while too. The walk was so enjoyable she says we may do it again this afternoon. But she’s got errands to run and errands to “finish up”—whatever that means. (I think it means she missed a copy of pictures she wanted the other day and now wants to go back and get them before she unloads the camera). And she’s got a sister who is gonna have a birthday in a few day and she needs to pick up her gift. Oh, and don’t forget the bank—she’s gotta inside today so I can’t go but that’s okay. The walk has relaxed me so I’ll just lie in my kennel (with the new blue pad Poppy got me) and take a nap.
October 4, 2010
Well, well, well—things are different around here today! I guess they decided to quit having runny noses and get up and do something!
Mamaw had read in the paper about some bronze art at the Urbandale Library park area so she gathered together “most of the house” and off we went. We got to walk in the park and take photos too. The bronze piece was a Grandpa and it looked like his grand daughter cause they seemed to really have a good relationship. It is just a lovely sight to behold and we enjoyed our time there so much. We’ll need to research this so we can tell ya about it.
Mamaw had read in the paper about some bronze art at the Urbandale Library park area so she gathered together “most of the house” and off we went. We got to walk in the park and take photos too. The bronze piece was a Grandpa and it looked like his grand daughter cause they seemed to really have a good relationship. It is just a lovely sight to behold and we enjoyed our time there so much. We’ll need to research this so we can tell ya about it.
October 3, 2010
Poppy and I can definitely tell when Mamaw begins to feel better. This morning she was up and ready early—even her hair washed! We soon found out why too. She said she needed to run Miss Betty’s clean clothes over to her while Poppy was here to answer the phone cause she’s “on call” for a guy that’s supposed to come today. We’ll see—but I’m gonna tell ya this: If she has to wait around ALL DAY and then he doesn’t come, I’m gonna run away from home! That’s how awful that could get…Run Poppy, Run. See Miss Scarlett run too!
She got back so Poppy could leave for work and right away headed to the basement to do the next installment of laundry. She asked me to come help her and I always feel privileged to do that too. She always tells me she doesn’t know how she would ever get the laundry done if I didn’t help her—makes my buttons burst too. We got that started and now she heads to the kitchen and I smell her beef roast searing. Oh my gosh—I hope I at least get a taste of that tonight.
She got back so Poppy could leave for work and right away headed to the basement to do the next installment of laundry. She asked me to come help her and I always feel privileged to do that too. She always tells me she doesn’t know how she would ever get the laundry done if I didn’t help her—makes my buttons burst too. We got that started and now she heads to the kitchen and I smell her beef roast searing. Oh my gosh—I hope I at least get a taste of that tonight.
October 2, 2010
Things are coming up roses today…well, kinda. At least Mamaw got up and got dressed this morning. And Poppy, God bless him, is going to work. But we got around and put a very nice lunch together for him and sent him on his way.
And then I was sad—I wondered what was going to become of us today. And to my surprise, Mamaw told me ‘not to let her lay down today’ so I didn’t! She sorta got busy around the house; oh, not doin anything big but she was UP so that’s a great start. She got meat out of the freezer for dinner…that is also a step in the right direction.
We were in and out a number of times today. She tells me we’re goin to have a problem cause it’s apparent to her that I didn’t like the HOT weather and she doesn’t like the COOLER WEATHER. I’m convinced we’ll work something out.
And then I was sad—I wondered what was going to become of us today. And to my surprise, Mamaw told me ‘not to let her lay down today’ so I didn’t! She sorta got busy around the house; oh, not doin anything big but she was UP so that’s a great start. She got meat out of the freezer for dinner…that is also a step in the right direction.
We were in and out a number of times today. She tells me we’re goin to have a problem cause it’s apparent to her that I didn’t like the HOT weather and she doesn’t like the COOLER WEATHER. I’m convinced we’ll work something out.
October 1, 2010
I can tell we’re not gonna get anything done today either…Poppy’s cold is getting better but Mamaw is “down and out.” Her nose just runs like a sieve! And her eyes are almost glued shut with yucky stuff in it. Too bad too—with Poppy home we might have gone for a ride or something. Poppy says I gotta have patience.
She did write the blogs though—I simply had to prod her along. She tries never to miss that cause she says it’s good to be consistent. Well I think she is “consistently” sick and I want my old Mamaw back! I can’t even get her to play with me so I gotta go to bed with her and just stay there. You just can’t imagine the fun thoughts that run through my head while I’m bein “patient.”
Poppy has been fortunate enough to be able to watch some of the Ryder Cup but cause it’s overseas, he has to get up EARLY in the morning. He doesn’t seem to mind…
No fun today—sorry for you and sorry for me. Hope it’s better tomorrow—good girls just want to have fun.
She did write the blogs though—I simply had to prod her along. She tries never to miss that cause she says it’s good to be consistent. Well I think she is “consistently” sick and I want my old Mamaw back! I can’t even get her to play with me so I gotta go to bed with her and just stay there. You just can’t imagine the fun thoughts that run through my head while I’m bein “patient.”
Poppy has been fortunate enough to be able to watch some of the Ryder Cup but cause it’s overseas, he has to get up EARLY in the morning. He doesn’t seem to mind…
No fun today—sorry for you and sorry for me. Hope it’s better tomorrow—good girls just want to have fun.
September 30, 2010
Poppy doesn’t have to work today—yeah! He’s MINE all day…well, not for a while I guess. He and Mamaw got around and took Miss Betty her clean clothes and visited her for a while. Guess that means Poppy’s cold is getting better. And then they stopped at HyVee to get some more medicine for the “snotty nose.” And then to Lowe’s for more sandpaper—she’s determined.
I think Mamaw is havin a bad day though. She tried to sand; both with the sander and by hand and she came in the house for a few minutes and told Poppy she just didn’t have it today. Hum…and before I knew what was goin on, she was reclined and takin a nap. Now that surprised me! She usually goes to her bed if she doesn’t feel well. Poppy told me he thinks she just wanted to physically be near us so we got real quiet so she could rest. And I decided I wouldn’t ask her over and over again to go outside to see every Tom, Dick and Hairy dog that was out. I’ll do my share and let her rest too. It’s way too quiet when Mamaw is that way. BORING really but a dogs got to do what a dogs got to do.
I think Mamaw is havin a bad day though. She tried to sand; both with the sander and by hand and she came in the house for a few minutes and told Poppy she just didn’t have it today. Hum…and before I knew what was goin on, she was reclined and takin a nap. Now that surprised me! She usually goes to her bed if she doesn’t feel well. Poppy told me he thinks she just wanted to physically be near us so we got real quiet so she could rest. And I decided I wouldn’t ask her over and over again to go outside to see every Tom, Dick and Hairy dog that was out. I’ll do my share and let her rest too. It’s way too quiet when Mamaw is that way. BORING really but a dogs got to do what a dogs got to do.
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