Oh. Oh, Mamaw and Poppy are both cough in like crazy again! She said maybe it wasn’t a good idea they went out. They stayed in bed and just listened to television while I had to wait for someone to fetch me. I think they were cuddlin each other or somethin.
But Poppy is that workin guy—AGAIN! And Mamaw said she’d just as soon stay home and do nutin Honey…which is just what she did. That big paper takes her half a day to read and I gotta have some attention too! I was kinda lonely cause I didn’t see Ozzie all day and I get in trouble when I try to read the paper with Mamaw.
She got caught on the phone for a big portion of the day too. And Poppy had those darned handkerchiefs that needed bleached again so she put bleach and soap in the sink the soaked em—she says that way she bleaches the sink too. It kinda smells bad when she does that so she lights a candle.
January 29, 2011
Mamaw can’t hardly believe that the month is almost over! Well, she’s taken on extra work so her days go faster now. Ya might think takin the neighbor’s dog out is a 5 minute job—but not the way Mamaw does it. She tells us she would want somebody to care as much about ME if they were caring for me.
It is Saturday—Poppy says his work schedule is horrendous! Mamaw is excited to go see her sister at the tea room and Shops On Grand in Ames, IA. I thinkin it could be a long day…
By 10:00 they were both out the door—ya know where I am. It’s okay (that’s what I keep tellin myself anyway.) I’ve managed to get my business taken care of and that’s a good thing for me! I hear the car back out of the driveway and the garage door close. Okay girl—settle in for the day. She leaves the television on like I can WATCH it from my kennel—silly girl. And I can’t see out to make sure I’m protectin stuff here but she always locks the doors!
They must have had a wonderful time—she said she took pictures of the lovely tea room. She had a private conversation with the gal how started the shop 26 years ago—Mamaw says she’s real nice. Anyway, the CITY OFFICIALS to this lady they care closing off both entrances to her tea room and Shops on Grand for three months (July, August, September) to do road repair and updates. The lady is devastated!
http://shoppesongrand.com/
It is Saturday—Poppy says his work schedule is horrendous! Mamaw is excited to go see her sister at the tea room and Shops On Grand in Ames, IA. I thinkin it could be a long day…
By 10:00 they were both out the door—ya know where I am. It’s okay (that’s what I keep tellin myself anyway.) I’ve managed to get my business taken care of and that’s a good thing for me! I hear the car back out of the driveway and the garage door close. Okay girl—settle in for the day. She leaves the television on like I can WATCH it from my kennel—silly girl. And I can’t see out to make sure I’m protectin stuff here but she always locks the doors!
They must have had a wonderful time—she said she took pictures of the lovely tea room. She had a private conversation with the gal how started the shop 26 years ago—Mamaw says she’s real nice. Anyway, the CITY OFFICIALS to this lady they care closing off both entrances to her tea room and Shops on Grand for three months (July, August, September) to do road repair and updates. The lady is devastated!
http://shoppesongrand.com/
January 28, 2011
I sure hope Mamaw isn’t goin to be on the phone all day—her sister, Mary called and they yakked and yakked—seemingly having a wonderful visit. I can’t figure out why they’re talking that long on the phone for God’s sake—they are getting together tomorrow for lunch! Sometimes humans are just too hard to try to figure out!
Poppy got asked to work for a while today. I sure didn’t want him to but he says, “When duty calls—I answer.” He’s really a wonderful guy but he’s gotta get well. Mamaw thinks he is too pale and thinks he’s lost weight too! Now she on the other hand, she has gained 5 lbs. and she can’t stand to look at herself in the mirror. When she is sick she keeps eatin—just tryin to feel better. She’s gotta git a grip on that!
Since we didn’t have Ozzie duty at noon, Mamaw spent her day workin on that novel. Oh, she didn’t have Ozzie duty cause she was supposed to meet a friend at Brass Armadillo but she had to cancel. Mamaw just decided to use the time to her advantage. So, click, click, click—tap, tap, tap—I NAPPED!
Poppy got asked to work for a while today. I sure didn’t want him to but he says, “When duty calls—I answer.” He’s really a wonderful guy but he’s gotta get well. Mamaw thinks he is too pale and thinks he’s lost weight too! Now she on the other hand, she has gained 5 lbs. and she can’t stand to look at herself in the mirror. When she is sick she keeps eatin—just tryin to feel better. She’s gotta git a grip on that!
Since we didn’t have Ozzie duty at noon, Mamaw spent her day workin on that novel. Oh, she didn’t have Ozzie duty cause she was supposed to meet a friend at Brass Armadillo but she had to cancel. Mamaw just decided to use the time to her advantage. So, click, click, click—tap, tap, tap—I NAPPED!
January 27, 2011
Paradise has kinda turned into purgatory around here. The virus has “sucked the fun” out of Mamaw and Poppy. They keep sayin they are gonna do this or do that but it doesn’t end up happenin. She called the doctor and left a message for him to call back. Even SHE’s beginning to worry about things! Now, wouldn’t ya say IT’S ABOUT TIME????
Mamaw got all feisty this morning and said, “Scarlett, help me strip the bed—we’re washin EVERYTHING.” And that we did…took almost all day to wash all of the sheets, blankets, mattress liner and pillowcases but FINALLY…she shut me out of the bedroom at each phase of the project. She thinks “the bugs” (NO NOT BEDBUGS—THE FLU BUGS) will leave us alone.
They worked together to put a really nice breakfast (at lunch time) together and I think it was real good. In fact, they ate so good they didn’t drop a thing on the floor for me. They are both good about cleanin up too. Sometimes they do it together and sometimes the one who feels the best does it.
Mamaw got all feisty this morning and said, “Scarlett, help me strip the bed—we’re washin EVERYTHING.” And that we did…took almost all day to wash all of the sheets, blankets, mattress liner and pillowcases but FINALLY…she shut me out of the bedroom at each phase of the project. She thinks “the bugs” (NO NOT BEDBUGS—THE FLU BUGS) will leave us alone.
They worked together to put a really nice breakfast (at lunch time) together and I think it was real good. In fact, they ate so good they didn’t drop a thing on the floor for me. They are both good about cleanin up too. Sometimes they do it together and sometimes the one who feels the best does it.
January 26, 2011
Today is just another day in Paradise—in the winter—it’s just getting to be old stuff. Poppy is off to work, and Mamaw is getting “duded up” for lunch out at Olive Garden with Judy Swanson. Looks like I might just get the short end of the stick today…
The grocery list has gotten LONG, Poppy has a lab jacket for work that needs to go to the dry cleaners, and Mamaw has a box of Christmas stuff that needs to get mailed to James and Jonn in Michigan. So—YEP, YOU GUESSED IT! The kennel…
I think she’s mad at me anyway cause she put a chew bone in her old sock she gave me and when Poppy noticed I’d gotten a piece chewed off he was afraid I’d choke on it. Mamaw came at me like I was gonna be willing to give it up to her. You gotta be kidding right? I got pretty nasty with her warnin her to leave it alone. Ya know what she did? She went to the kitchen and grabbed her little short broom and came at me with that! I can tell ya right now, I wasn’t about to argue with her then so I gave it up. She’s smart; that on is…
The grocery list has gotten LONG, Poppy has a lab jacket for work that needs to go to the dry cleaners, and Mamaw has a box of Christmas stuff that needs to get mailed to James and Jonn in Michigan. So—YEP, YOU GUESSED IT! The kennel…
I think she’s mad at me anyway cause she put a chew bone in her old sock she gave me and when Poppy noticed I’d gotten a piece chewed off he was afraid I’d choke on it. Mamaw came at me like I was gonna be willing to give it up to her. You gotta be kidding right? I got pretty nasty with her warnin her to leave it alone. Ya know what she did? She went to the kitchen and grabbed her little short broom and came at me with that! I can tell ya right now, I wasn’t about to argue with her then so I gave it up. She’s smart; that on is…
January 25, 2011
Oh boy, here we go again—they’re still SICK! Now I can tell ya this much—Mamaw is worried about Poppy—Poppy is worried about Mamaw—and I’M WORRIED ABOUT BOTH OF EM! She’s been naggin at him to call the doctor and he keeps saying, “Not yet.” What is he waitin for? Well, what is SHE WAITIN FOR?
They both have to get “gussied up” today though—Mamaw is goin to Wolfe Clinic today to see Dr. Davison about something Poppy calls capsule clouding. In case ya didn’t know, that’s optometry talk…anyway; I’m beginning to resent that damned kennel. Not that I have to go there THAT often but I’ve got cabin fever too and I WANT OUT!
Off they go and they were gone a really long time. I was getting disgusted cause I thought maybe he took her for a ride and I didn’t get to go…but when they got back Poppy said that Mamaw had laser surgery. When I looked at her, I said, “Mamaw what big eyes you have.” And Poppy said they had to dilate her eyes to get a good look at em. Well, she truly can’t see anything now so she told him she would just lie down for a while and try to watch TV.
They both have to get “gussied up” today though—Mamaw is goin to Wolfe Clinic today to see Dr. Davison about something Poppy calls capsule clouding. In case ya didn’t know, that’s optometry talk…anyway; I’m beginning to resent that damned kennel. Not that I have to go there THAT often but I’ve got cabin fever too and I WANT OUT!
Off they go and they were gone a really long time. I was getting disgusted cause I thought maybe he took her for a ride and I didn’t get to go…but when they got back Poppy said that Mamaw had laser surgery. When I looked at her, I said, “Mamaw what big eyes you have.” And Poppy said they had to dilate her eyes to get a good look at em. Well, she truly can’t see anything now so she told him she would just lie down for a while and try to watch TV.
January 24, 2011
Come on spring! We got cabin fever in our house—and that damned flu too! It’s getting to be about more than any of us can stand. We want to get up in the morning—ready to go, go, go. I’m not satisfied with the idea they don’t think they need to talk to the doctor about their “hackin” around all day and all night.
Miss Becky had Ozzie out later than usual today so Mamaw opened the door to say good morning and I RAN RIGHT OUT TO KISS HIM! Well, she said she isn’t going in to work until 4:30 p.m. so she would be with Oz for his first afternoon “poop break.” Mamaw and I will do the next one. Ozzie and I really did have a wonderful time this morning and frankly—let em be sick; I got my memories to hang on to.
Poppy was supposed to go to a visitation in Fonda today but he sure felt like somebody had run over him. I hope it wasn’t Mamaw…she did encourage him not to go though cause she didn’t feel like goin and helping him drive. He kept thinking he could make it but in the end he stayed home and spent some time on “our waterbed.” He takes the “clicker” and back and forth—back and forth till Mamaw and I have no idea what’s goin on with the TV so we lose interest. Let him sleep…
Miss Becky had Ozzie out later than usual today so Mamaw opened the door to say good morning and I RAN RIGHT OUT TO KISS HIM! Well, she said she isn’t going in to work until 4:30 p.m. so she would be with Oz for his first afternoon “poop break.” Mamaw and I will do the next one. Ozzie and I really did have a wonderful time this morning and frankly—let em be sick; I got my memories to hang on to.
Poppy was supposed to go to a visitation in Fonda today but he sure felt like somebody had run over him. I hope it wasn’t Mamaw…she did encourage him not to go though cause she didn’t feel like goin and helping him drive. He kept thinking he could make it but in the end he stayed home and spent some time on “our waterbed.” He takes the “clicker” and back and forth—back and forth till Mamaw and I have no idea what’s goin on with the TV so we lose interest. Let him sleep…
January 23, 2011
We can’t figure out if it’s a cold, flu or a virus BUT IT’S STILL HANGIN AROUND—WITH BOTH OF THEM. Some days aren’t fun and I fear this is one of them. Poppy got duded up for work and Mamaw said she had laundry to do so at least they won’t be “veggin” out all day!
I helped her get the white clothes to the washing machine—hankies and all. While the laundry went crazy, we read the paper. I tried to get a piece to read but she sternly said, “NO.” Suppose I gotta behave—she’s been complainin to Poppy bout me lately. She says I’m getting a little naughty…
We had a HUGE paper today and all of a sudden Mamaw is interested in cutting stuff out of the paper to keep. Go figure! I wanted to look at the paper too but she got kinda mad at me bout that so I left it alone.
I helped her get the white clothes to the washing machine—hankies and all. While the laundry went crazy, we read the paper. I tried to get a piece to read but she sternly said, “NO.” Suppose I gotta behave—she’s been complainin to Poppy bout me lately. She says I’m getting a little naughty…
We had a HUGE paper today and all of a sudden Mamaw is interested in cutting stuff out of the paper to keep. Go figure! I wanted to look at the paper too but she got kinda mad at me bout that so I left it alone.
January 22, 2011
It is Saturday. I don’t have much of a chance to be with Ozzie cause Becky is home and she takes him in and out her back door and sometimes I don’t see him in time to get out. And it’s cold so nobody wants to stay out long enough for me and the big boy to have our time. But this morning I had just been out and no more than got back in the door—and I smelled HIM! Course I begged and begged so we went back out. Mamaw didn’t have her boots on so she wouldn’t let me drag her through all the snow to get to him so SHE MADE ME WAIT…that’s hard to do! But finally he got back far enough she told me I could go see him and I was so excited. I wanted to play too but he wasn’t in the mood so I ran down to him—then I ran back wantin him to follow me—and when he wouldn’t, I just ran right back to him again. I love that guy!!!
We packed a lunch for Poppy—he goes to work at Merle Hay today. He said he think he’s feeling a little better and Mamaw smiled. She “accidentally” dropped a couple of corn chips on the floor and I got em snatched right up. Well, what was really funny was Poppy was getting ready for work when we did the lunch thing and when he came out dressed for work, Mamaw was on the computer so he went to the kitchen and began to make his own lunch. Mamaw heard rustling noises (I swear she’s got ears in the back of her head) and came running out to tell him that lunch has already been prepared. Too late—I “accidentally” got a couple more corn chips. Well listen—ya didn’t think I was goin to tell him not to pack his lunch do ya?
We packed a lunch for Poppy—he goes to work at Merle Hay today. He said he think he’s feeling a little better and Mamaw smiled. She “accidentally” dropped a couple of corn chips on the floor and I got em snatched right up. Well, what was really funny was Poppy was getting ready for work when we did the lunch thing and when he came out dressed for work, Mamaw was on the computer so he went to the kitchen and began to make his own lunch. Mamaw heard rustling noises (I swear she’s got ears in the back of her head) and came running out to tell him that lunch has already been prepared. Too late—I “accidentally” got a couple more corn chips. Well listen—ya didn’t think I was goin to tell him not to pack his lunch do ya?
January 21, 2011
Yep, Mamaw got up and my kennel door was open; Poppy was in his recliner—I was stuck like glue…oh, oh! Is she gonna be mad at us for letting me do this? We’ll play like we FORGOT and just hope it flies over. Twas truly a GOOD NIGHT…
I didn’t wake up singin Oh What A beautiful Morning though when I got outside to do my thing. It is bitter cold; you just can’t afford to stand out there and smell the yellow snow for long cause the pads of my feet get so cold I begin to hold up first one, and then another and Mamaw says Miss Jessica (my personal vet) says that is dangerous. Pet owners—do ya love your pets? Okay—then limit their time outside in this weather and when they begin to lift that paw get them into the house right away. Miss Jessica says that staying out too long can freeze snow and snow melt up in those pads and IT’S A REALLY BAD THING!
Poppy was home all day again. I guess he’s just not getting rid of that cold or flu or whatever is ailin him. Mamaw has it too but she has to keep goin even when she doesn’t feel like it. Cause there is me and now Ozzie most days two times so we go…we do…she rests if she has time.
I didn’t wake up singin Oh What A beautiful Morning though when I got outside to do my thing. It is bitter cold; you just can’t afford to stand out there and smell the yellow snow for long cause the pads of my feet get so cold I begin to hold up first one, and then another and Mamaw says Miss Jessica (my personal vet) says that is dangerous. Pet owners—do ya love your pets? Okay—then limit their time outside in this weather and when they begin to lift that paw get them into the house right away. Miss Jessica says that staying out too long can freeze snow and snow melt up in those pads and IT’S A REALLY BAD THING!
Poppy was home all day again. I guess he’s just not getting rid of that cold or flu or whatever is ailin him. Mamaw has it too but she has to keep goin even when she doesn’t feel like it. Cause there is me and now Ozzie most days two times so we go…we do…she rests if she has time.
January 20, 2011
Poppy is home today—I hope to beg for a ride in the car. It didn’t take very long this morning though, to figure out that my nose smelled a RAT. Mamaw came out of the bedroom wearing “gaddin about” clothes so I knew she wasn’t goin to be cleanin house in those! And Poppy came out smellin just delicious with his fragrance and I’m thinking—maybe we are travelin today!!! WRONG…She started HIS car and away she went.
When she got back she said, “Miss Scarlett, just be thankful you didn’t have to get your boobs flattened. I didn’t get that so she had to share with me that it was time for her yearly mammogram. That’s where they check to make sure there isn’t something growin in there that could make you sick. I asked her if she was okay for another year and she told me they said if they needed her to come back they would call. Otherwise, she would get a report back in about a week. Well, I’m glad for her that THAT is done. And I’m gonna be real careful not to bump her today too!
Then Poppy started HER car and he was on his way. “Hey Mamaw, what’s goin on today anyhow,” I asked her. He’s takin my car to see a fella about how much he would charge to fix my parking lot hit and run. They weren’t at all happy with the cost of the estimate from Ford.
I was just so excited when I saw Mamaw get my short leash out of the closet cause then I KNEW I was goin in the car…only thing is, I only made it to PetSmart. I ran right back to LeeAnn and Mamaw was tryin to get me some exercise but I couldn’t find any interest in searchin for the leftovers underneath the shelving. I was ready to see Miss LeeAnn. She was happy to see me too! So I got a haircut and all the groomers made over me as usual and hey, it was kinda nice. It takes a long time to get me done don’t ya know? My ears take forever to dry…so that gives mt Mamaw a chance to run some errands and “have a little FREE TIME she calls it.”
When she got back she said, “Miss Scarlett, just be thankful you didn’t have to get your boobs flattened. I didn’t get that so she had to share with me that it was time for her yearly mammogram. That’s where they check to make sure there isn’t something growin in there that could make you sick. I asked her if she was okay for another year and she told me they said if they needed her to come back they would call. Otherwise, she would get a report back in about a week. Well, I’m glad for her that THAT is done. And I’m gonna be real careful not to bump her today too!
Then Poppy started HER car and he was on his way. “Hey Mamaw, what’s goin on today anyhow,” I asked her. He’s takin my car to see a fella about how much he would charge to fix my parking lot hit and run. They weren’t at all happy with the cost of the estimate from Ford.
I was just so excited when I saw Mamaw get my short leash out of the closet cause then I KNEW I was goin in the car…only thing is, I only made it to PetSmart. I ran right back to LeeAnn and Mamaw was tryin to get me some exercise but I couldn’t find any interest in searchin for the leftovers underneath the shelving. I was ready to see Miss LeeAnn. She was happy to see me too! So I got a haircut and all the groomers made over me as usual and hey, it was kinda nice. It takes a long time to get me done don’t ya know? My ears take forever to dry…so that gives mt Mamaw a chance to run some errands and “have a little FREE TIME she calls it.”
January 19, 2011
I had to help Mamaw with Poppy’s hankies today. She’s so funny—has to bleach them every so often she thinks—but does she? Well, ya don’t argue with Mamaw when she’s in charge of your bread and butter! I love it when she drops one or two of the hankies and I latch on to them and together we head for the washer. I figure I’ve done my good deed and saved her some time in the process.
Becky next door was home all morning to take care of Ozzie so we were free to “do our own thing.” I miss the ole boy when that happens though…maybe it was good though cause Mamaw sat right down at her laptop and the constant tap, tap, tap of the keys soothed my soul. She’s back to writin her novel again. She spent the majority of the day doin that.
And me? Well, I asked to go outside way too many times because I head straight for Mr. Ozzie’s house to see if he can come out to play. When we round the corner of the house, it is always windy and cold but I just gotta know if he’s out. (smile)
Becky next door was home all morning to take care of Ozzie so we were free to “do our own thing.” I miss the ole boy when that happens though…maybe it was good though cause Mamaw sat right down at her laptop and the constant tap, tap, tap of the keys soothed my soul. She’s back to writin her novel again. She spent the majority of the day doin that.
And me? Well, I asked to go outside way too many times because I head straight for Mr. Ozzie’s house to see if he can come out to play. When we round the corner of the house, it is always windy and cold but I just gotta know if he’s out. (smile)
January 18, 2011
We got lots to do today! Mamaw says she’s been sick long enough! Time to get back among the living…she’s shaved her legs and armpits and hit the shower. Then it’s put on the deodorant and all that lotion stuff. I try to get a taste of it but she doesn’t like that! As she chooses clothes from her closet, I sneak in and get a sock—bad dog—at least that’s what SHE said.
Poppy is out the door to work—Mamaw is close behind him. And she’s got all kinds of STUFF in her arms so that tells me she will be gone a long time. My only saving grace is she has to take care of OUR OZZIE again today so I do know she’ll be back SOMETIME.
She went to HyVee and got Poppy a couple of their super-duper sub sandwiches and took his lunch to him. And she had to go to Younkers—she bought Poppy a couple of new ties and I guess HE HATES THEM! That’s what she said anyway, so she took em back. That new place in town, Trader Joe’s, she goes there and buys their high fiber, low calorie wheat Raisin Bran—that is her lunch almost every day! Well, needless to say, it was wonderful havin her home again.
Poppy is out the door to work—Mamaw is close behind him. And she’s got all kinds of STUFF in her arms so that tells me she will be gone a long time. My only saving grace is she has to take care of OUR OZZIE again today so I do know she’ll be back SOMETIME.
She went to HyVee and got Poppy a couple of their super-duper sub sandwiches and took his lunch to him. And she had to go to Younkers—she bought Poppy a couple of new ties and I guess HE HATES THEM! That’s what she said anyway, so she took em back. That new place in town, Trader Joe’s, she goes there and buys their high fiber, low calorie wheat Raisin Bran—that is her lunch almost every day! Well, needless to say, it was wonderful havin her home again.
January 17, 2011 (Martin Luther King Day)
It just might surprise my readers to know that I have a dream... We’ve been collaborating on this blog for 1 ½ years now, and we think it is time to get this thing published. We are asking our readers from all over the world if they personally know somebody in the industry that might be willing to take a look at “our work.” We’d sure appreciate it…Mamaw isn’t getting any younger ya know.
Mamaw called PetSmart this morning to see if I could get a bath and haircut. Yep, she told Poppy she just doesn’t feel up to “all that mess.” That’s okay cause I just love Miss LeeAnn and she loves me too! We have a good ole time—I’m not crazy about the dryer though. We just work together to get it done—the problem then is? Miss LeeAnn can’t get to me till Thursday, at 1:00 p.m.—she’s been gone for 2 weeks. Oh Lord Mamaw—ya don’t think she’s been sick do ya? So Mamaw says she’s just stayin in another day. It is Martin Luther King day and most of the banks will be closed—no mail today so what’s the rush to get out there anyway?
Mamaw called PetSmart this morning to see if I could get a bath and haircut. Yep, she told Poppy she just doesn’t feel up to “all that mess.” That’s okay cause I just love Miss LeeAnn and she loves me too! We have a good ole time—I’m not crazy about the dryer though. We just work together to get it done—the problem then is? Miss LeeAnn can’t get to me till Thursday, at 1:00 p.m.—she’s been gone for 2 weeks. Oh Lord Mamaw—ya don’t think she’s been sick do ya? So Mamaw says she’s just stayin in another day. It is Martin Luther King day and most of the banks will be closed—no mail today so what’s the rush to get out there anyway?
January 16, 2011
No church today—Mamaw is still sick! Well, Poppy too but he goes to work anyhow. I’m just on pins and needles all day till he gets back home with us. He told Mamaw he was going to Mass at 4:30 and she could join him there but she said she was gonna pass…he’ll take our food pantry sack with him—Mamaw will rest. She’s got a great big newspaper to read and sometimes she likes to just hibernate all by herself…ya know—TO THINK ABOUT THINGS. She’s got so many irons in the fire she doesn’t know what to do. I’m thinking though that she’s gonna figure it out one project at a time…WAY TO GO MAMAW!
She is supposed to drive to Ankeny to meet up with her JIGS group and she isn’t even goin to do that! And she loves that…getting together with her old classmates (and I do mean OLD).
Lindsey is goin to see our own Dr. Blume today, THAT'S MY POPPY, and he called to ask John to come in too! Yesterday it was so hectic Poppy thought he had to rush John a little and he wants to see if he can wear contact lenses so he’s goin back today…they’re gonna work on that!
She is supposed to drive to Ankeny to meet up with her JIGS group and she isn’t even goin to do that! And she loves that…getting together with her old classmates (and I do mean OLD).
Lindsey is goin to see our own Dr. Blume today, THAT'S MY POPPY, and he called to ask John to come in too! Yesterday it was so hectic Poppy thought he had to rush John a little and he wants to see if he can wear contact lenses so he’s goin back today…they’re gonna work on that!
January 15, 2011
Good Lord—how long we gonna be sick around here anyhow? Poppy trudged off to work and we felt really sorry for him cause Mamaw and I took a nap. She didn’t feel up to all that work of givin me a bath and then cleanin up the mess so we just didn’t do it today.
She did got to the store though and buy the canned meat for the church food pantry and then she got some Tuna Helper’s too. She says that can feed quite a large family.
When she got home she was exhausted cause she also went to the Brass Armadillo. She was lookin for that old camera for Reggie but somebody bought it! She felt really bad she hadn’t just taken it at the time but that’s the way the cookie crumbles…and it crumbled I can tell ya.
We didn’t cook again tonight. Poppy ended up fixin leftover cornbread and hot Maple syrup over the top—Mamaw heated something or other up for herself. She went to bed early and invited me along…love it, love it, love it! I stayed a long time too.
In the night she was really sick and I think she bothered Poppy but he felt sorry for her. She was awake yet at 3:00 a.m.
She did got to the store though and buy the canned meat for the church food pantry and then she got some Tuna Helper’s too. She says that can feed quite a large family.
When she got home she was exhausted cause she also went to the Brass Armadillo. She was lookin for that old camera for Reggie but somebody bought it! She felt really bad she hadn’t just taken it at the time but that’s the way the cookie crumbles…and it crumbled I can tell ya.
We didn’t cook again tonight. Poppy ended up fixin leftover cornbread and hot Maple syrup over the top—Mamaw heated something or other up for herself. She went to bed early and invited me along…love it, love it, love it! I stayed a long time too.
In the night she was really sick and I think she bothered Poppy but he felt sorry for her. She was awake yet at 3:00 a.m.
January 14, 2011
Oh, oh—we’re all sick! Bummer…we found the inauguration televised so we watched that. It was pretty pathetic though—pretty much silent at our house. I think this must be what you folks call “a living hell.” I’ve been out twice today and Mamaw has to take Ozzie out too but I’m guessin we’ll take him out and then take him back home cause I think Mamaw should lie down for a while. We’ll see… We didn’t have Ozzie come back to our house today…she just can’t handle it! But we did go back next door and take him out another time cause Becky called and she was workin late. We were both really good for her cause I whispered in his ear that Mamaw wasn’t gonna take any nonsense from us.
We didn’t cook all day—Mamaw just said we were all on our own. Good thing it’s just a measuring cup and a walk across the kitchen cause I got fed. Poppy didn’t do anything…he was really sick. And Mamaw and I went back to the waterbed two times for naps. Nobody got any attention today—
In this case it was late to rise, early to bed, go figure that one out! This just can’t go on forever—can it? We watched more television today than we ever have…and ya know how Poppy likes to flip those channels? She couldn’t take THAT today so she did her own thing. I tried to divide my time between both of them so they wouldn’t fight over me.
Good night Irene and everybody else on this planet. Can ya put in a good word so tomorrow can be a better day? I’d sure appreciate it folks.
We didn’t cook all day—Mamaw just said we were all on our own. Good thing it’s just a measuring cup and a walk across the kitchen cause I got fed. Poppy didn’t do anything…he was really sick. And Mamaw and I went back to the waterbed two times for naps. Nobody got any attention today—
In this case it was late to rise, early to bed, go figure that one out! This just can’t go on forever—can it? We watched more television today than we ever have…and ya know how Poppy likes to flip those channels? She couldn’t take THAT today so she did her own thing. I tried to divide my time between both of them so they wouldn’t fight over me.
Good night Irene and everybody else on this planet. Can ya put in a good word so tomorrow can be a better day? I’d sure appreciate it folks.
January 13, 2011
Poppy is almost WORSE today…Mamaw asked if he could get somebody else to work for him today—he said there was nobody else…so; he has to go. We fixed him up a super-duper lunch and sent some medicine along with him. But he forgot to take “his bobbles”—that’s what he calls em. He saves stuff from the computer on them so he called and asked Mamaw if she would run em over to him when she went to HyVee—she never says no!
She did say “no” to the Branstad Mass and Reception tonight. Said it just wasn’t good for him to over-do and take that to infect everybody else.
We took Ozzie out today and then brought him back to our house. Mamaw is getting smart—she kind of ignores him after he has had his “snaps” and he has begun to FINALLY lay down. Today he laid on the big rug in front of the kitchen sinks and took a nap. We were pleased…We took him home finally and left him there. But later in the afternoon, Becky called and said she had to work late so we went back and took “the ole boy” out again.
Poppy came in the door looked like “an 18-wheeler had run him over” and was very, very tired. We’re all very, very tired so we ate our dinner and all just lay around for the rest of the evening. I did make it to the waterbed and stayed there till Mamaw picked me up and took me to my bed. Poppy, Mamaw—hope we all feel better tomorrow—don’t you?
She did say “no” to the Branstad Mass and Reception tonight. Said it just wasn’t good for him to over-do and take that to infect everybody else.
We took Ozzie out today and then brought him back to our house. Mamaw is getting smart—she kind of ignores him after he has had his “snaps” and he has begun to FINALLY lay down. Today he laid on the big rug in front of the kitchen sinks and took a nap. We were pleased…We took him home finally and left him there. But later in the afternoon, Becky called and said she had to work late so we went back and took “the ole boy” out again.
Poppy came in the door looked like “an 18-wheeler had run him over” and was very, very tired. We’re all very, very tired so we ate our dinner and all just lay around for the rest of the evening. I did make it to the waterbed and stayed there till Mamaw picked me up and took me to my bed. Poppy, Mamaw—hope we all feel better tomorrow—don’t you?
January 12, 2011
Things aren’t so good this morning…Poppy woke up with a terrible sore throat AND HAS TO WORK TODAY AND TOMORROW…Mamaw isn’t sure he’s gonna be able to make it. We’ll see.
The weatherman said we got 7 ½ inches of snow in West Des Moines. You can sure tell it too! I just don’t like it as much this year as I did last year but I do so like to stick my nose in it every time I go out. What I don’t like is all the traffic around our house and the noise they make.
She finally just had to get out to run some errands today. Jessie is goin to take care of Ozzie cause when Mamaw fell yesterday, she hurt herself. Oh not bad—but she is definitely sore, sore, sore. She can hardly move around and had to lie down for an hour she hurt so bad. She said even Tylenol wasn’t helping her…
The weatherman said we got 7 ½ inches of snow in West Des Moines. You can sure tell it too! I just don’t like it as much this year as I did last year but I do so like to stick my nose in it every time I go out. What I don’t like is all the traffic around our house and the noise they make.
She finally just had to get out to run some errands today. Jessie is goin to take care of Ozzie cause when Mamaw fell yesterday, she hurt herself. Oh not bad—but she is definitely sore, sore, sore. She can hardly move around and had to lie down for an hour she hurt so bad. She said even Tylenol wasn’t helping her…
January 11, 2011
It is snowing and blowing and it’s kinda a mess outside. And Mamaw committed herself to taking Ozzie out two times today—wonder if she’s sorry she did that? She got her big high top boots on and went out to shovel for me. Then I went out and “squatted” in my special area she prepared for me. She’s afraid I’ll freeze my watcha-ma-call it so she prepares an area. I squat so low—well after all; I don’t want it blowin all over for heaven’s sake!
We did some laundry—what’s new huh? And when we went to the basement to do the laundry, the heater had been left on since Sunday—oh, oh, watch that American Energy bill! And we are still finding stuff from our last Christmas to put away so that’s what we did mostly today.
She's still really mad at the gal from Office Max that screwed up her project and she worked on that today too. She tried to use the scanner and it isn’t workin right so she is a little more frustrated than usual. I’m stayin out of it that’s for sure.
We did some laundry—what’s new huh? And when we went to the basement to do the laundry, the heater had been left on since Sunday—oh, oh, watch that American Energy bill! And we are still finding stuff from our last Christmas to put away so that’s what we did mostly today.
She's still really mad at the gal from Office Max that screwed up her project and she worked on that today too. She tried to use the scanner and it isn’t workin right so she is a little more frustrated than usual. I’m stayin out of it that’s for sure.
January 10, 2011
Mamaw was so tired today she stayed in bed till ALMOST NOON! Poppy took me out this morning and of course it snowed so he did the scoopin this morning and cleared “my personal spot” for me. They are soooo good to me.
Poppy did his thing all morning and finally took the gate down so I could go “harass Mamaw.” She didn’t mind—just said, “Scarlett, let’s just hug a little while Mamaw wakes up then I’ll get up.” I was glad to hear that—I think Poppy was too. Gets pretty quiet around our house when she’s sleepin—or mad…that happens sometimes too. Thank God it doesn’t last forever!
She got up and finished cleanin up and putting stuff away—she’s satisfied now. And then she and Poppy had a nice visit about the weekend. And she did a photo project for him too…then she asked him if it was “our turn.” My blog was late getting posted today, but who cares?
Poppy did his thing all morning and finally took the gate down so I could go “harass Mamaw.” She didn’t mind—just said, “Scarlett, let’s just hug a little while Mamaw wakes up then I’ll get up.” I was glad to hear that—I think Poppy was too. Gets pretty quiet around our house when she’s sleepin—or mad…that happens sometimes too. Thank God it doesn’t last forever!
She got up and finished cleanin up and putting stuff away—she’s satisfied now. And then she and Poppy had a nice visit about the weekend. And she did a photo project for him too…then she asked him if it was “our turn.” My blog was late getting posted today, but who cares?
January 9, 2011
We hopped out of bed to begin our BIG DAY. When I got done outside I went straight to the basement door cause I just knew Mike and Stacey stayed over! I just couldn’t wait to see them. They’re gonna get around and go to Mass before the rest of the company comes. Mamaw is workin in the kitchen getting stuff done ahead of time so she can enjoy the company too.
Stacey took a shower and when she came out of the bathroom, she had a “purple thing” on her head—scared the hell outta me! I was sure happy when she got all “duded up” as Mamaw does and came out lookin like a people; not an alien. Mamaw and Poppy got “duded up” too—it was quite a sight I tell ya—quite a sight. Course I had to go in the kennel while they went to church but with company around I didn’t want to make a scene so I went to the slammer peacefully.
They just got home from church and Reggie, Kurt, Catherine and Jonathan arrived. They were all talking at the same time havin a great get-together and Mamaw and Poppy are smiling like crazy. I kinda had to get re-acquainted so I took my time smellin em—yep; they belong to us!
Stacey took a shower and when she came out of the bathroom, she had a “purple thing” on her head—scared the hell outta me! I was sure happy when she got all “duded up” as Mamaw does and came out lookin like a people; not an alien. Mamaw and Poppy got “duded up” too—it was quite a sight I tell ya—quite a sight. Course I had to go in the kennel while they went to church but with company around I didn’t want to make a scene so I went to the slammer peacefully.
They just got home from church and Reggie, Kurt, Catherine and Jonathan arrived. They were all talking at the same time havin a great get-together and Mamaw and Poppy are smiling like crazy. I kinda had to get re-acquainted so I took my time smellin em—yep; they belong to us!
January 8, 2011
Right out of the “chute” today, we were BUSY! We’re up early and, you guessed it! Mamaw is cleanin again…hope she finishes up before she works her fingers to the bone…and as she’s workin she’s thinking about that “little oops” the lady made at Office Max and tells Poppy she’s thinkin about not even goin over there today. He thought that was a perfect solution—after all—it wasn’t Mamaw’s problem that it happened and they got the company comin and she insists on bein ready. So she picked up the whole shebang and put it away till next week when she REALLY has the time to make sure its all in the right order before she goes back. You can bet she’ll be givin em a piece of her mind too…well deserved.
Poppy made contact with John Swanson so he’s comin with the pickup to go get the file cabinet. Now we are waitin for Mike and Stacey to get here so he can help. So I had all kinds of young men at my feet and it isn’t even noon. When they got back, and as they are carryin that HUGE thing through the big sliding doors in the basement, I played it safe and watched from the top of the stairs. Boy, those guys are STRONG.
They had a bite to eat (just junk food) and the men got ready to leave the house to get to Valley West. Poppy is checkin Mike’s eyes today to see if he was gonna need new glasses. So when they left Mamaw started putting some of the food together in preparation for tomorrow. And she had her own boo boo but she swore me to secrecy. Come and visit me and I’ll whisper it in your ear though…As she’s workin the phone rings—it’s my Poppy. He says he wants to run the new equipment on Mike’s eyes and it’s at Merle Hay so they were goin there. That is wonderful! Mamaw can get her mess cleaned up and all will be well.
Poppy made contact with John Swanson so he’s comin with the pickup to go get the file cabinet. Now we are waitin for Mike and Stacey to get here so he can help. So I had all kinds of young men at my feet and it isn’t even noon. When they got back, and as they are carryin that HUGE thing through the big sliding doors in the basement, I played it safe and watched from the top of the stairs. Boy, those guys are STRONG.
They had a bite to eat (just junk food) and the men got ready to leave the house to get to Valley West. Poppy is checkin Mike’s eyes today to see if he was gonna need new glasses. So when they left Mamaw started putting some of the food together in preparation for tomorrow. And she had her own boo boo but she swore me to secrecy. Come and visit me and I’ll whisper it in your ear though…As she’s workin the phone rings—it’s my Poppy. He says he wants to run the new equipment on Mike’s eyes and it’s at Merle Hay so they were goin there. That is wonderful! Mamaw can get her mess cleaned up and all will be well.
January 7, 2011
Poppy has been on the internet lookin for a filing cabinet. Mamaw says we got too much stuff sittin on the floor in the office and we need to get it put “where they will know where to find it.” I know—the same ole same old. But she’s got a point and don’t forget her organizational skills…everything in its place—even if ya can’t find it. WEIRD! Well, he found one and guess he’s gonna get some “muscle” from the guys in our family to help him get it home tomorrow. I suppose that means Mike and John…we’ll see what happens with that tomorrow.
But back to today! Many errands left yet—if I were them I would BE EXHAUSTED BY NOW! All the house cleanin and errands to run. Anyway, Mamaw took her Chapter 15 to Office Max to be “smashed together” in a book. She left it and wants to pick it up in the morning…
They came home with MORE GROCERIES!!! I’m getting a little concerned now that they’re gonna blow up like big balloons but when I asked about it they reminded me we were havin some big eaters this weekend. O yeah, I forgot (smile) so I watched em work together to get everything put away or “stashed in the corner of the kitchen” for company.
But back to today! Many errands left yet—if I were them I would BE EXHAUSTED BY NOW! All the house cleanin and errands to run. Anyway, Mamaw took her Chapter 15 to Office Max to be “smashed together” in a book. She left it and wants to pick it up in the morning…
They came home with MORE GROCERIES!!! I’m getting a little concerned now that they’re gonna blow up like big balloons but when I asked about it they reminded me we were havin some big eaters this weekend. O yeah, I forgot (smile) so I watched em work together to get everything put away or “stashed in the corner of the kitchen” for company.
January 6, 2011
The sun hid behind a cloud today…it just wasn’t as much fun outside. So I kinda just come and go as potty breaks are “needed” and leave the rest behind. Poppy is home today and he is busy, busy, busy. He gets a little grumpy if Mamaw interrupts his work so we gotta be quiet today. I got to help with laundry though…but she keeps that “Eagle eye on me” in case I run with something. I gotta figure out a new way to do that cause she’s caught on to my ways.
Mamaw is determined to get “published” one way or another so she has worked all day on Chapter 15, putting photo collages together to go with our outings. She’s still tryin desperately to teach me about art and give me some school housin and book learnin but ya know what folks? I like me just the way Mamaw has trained me and just cause I don’t talk like I have a PhD in anything doesn’t matter to me cause I’ve got feelings and ideas just like the rest of ya got. And Mamaw and Poppy love me just the way I am so sorry about the spelling and use of sentences here—I just say what I’ve got to say and she allows me to be who I am.
We took Ozzie out again today and had a wonderful time. I’ve even thought about marryin the guy. Course he’s lots older than I am and has some health problems. And after all, he does live JUST NEXT DOOR…Mamaw says to forget it! She says I’m stayin right where I am…
Mamaw is determined to get “published” one way or another so she has worked all day on Chapter 15, putting photo collages together to go with our outings. She’s still tryin desperately to teach me about art and give me some school housin and book learnin but ya know what folks? I like me just the way Mamaw has trained me and just cause I don’t talk like I have a PhD in anything doesn’t matter to me cause I’ve got feelings and ideas just like the rest of ya got. And Mamaw and Poppy love me just the way I am so sorry about the spelling and use of sentences here—I just say what I’ve got to say and she allows me to be who I am.
We took Ozzie out again today and had a wonderful time. I’ve even thought about marryin the guy. Course he’s lots older than I am and has some health problems. And after all, he does live JUST NEXT DOOR…Mamaw says to forget it! She says I’m stayin right where I am…
January 5, 2011
It’s really pretty hard for me to know how Mamaw can have so many errands to run…it seems like she does them EVERY DAY! When we got up this morning, Poppy was goin to have to work again…I’m sure missin the car rides we used to take together! Mamaw said she didn’t have plans to go out of the house today and I thought that was pretty swell.
Then the phone rang—it was Poppy. “Are you runnin any errands today Babe,” he asked her. Well, she would never say NO to him and he needed something so he asked her if she would run that over to Valley West. Of course you know the answer to that! She was in the process of washing the bedding and Mr. John had just delivered the exercise bike for her to use in bad weather.
She got duded up—but not too much and said she would just run a couple more errands of her own while she was out. Yeah!!! She wasn’t gone long though and she was happy. She let me out of the kennel and put my leash on and said, “Scarlett, let’s go get Ozzie and we’ll all go outside to go potty.” I was in HEAVEN…did ya hear me? I WAS IN HEAVEN…
Then the phone rang—it was Poppy. “Are you runnin any errands today Babe,” he asked her. Well, she would never say NO to him and he needed something so he asked her if she would run that over to Valley West. Of course you know the answer to that! She was in the process of washing the bedding and Mr. John had just delivered the exercise bike for her to use in bad weather.
She got duded up—but not too much and said she would just run a couple more errands of her own while she was out. Yeah!!! She wasn’t gone long though and she was happy. She let me out of the kennel and put my leash on and said, “Scarlett, let’s go get Ozzie and we’ll all go outside to go potty.” I was in HEAVEN…did ya hear me? I WAS IN HEAVEN…
January 4, 2011
The weather seems not to be too bad right now. When we go outside to potty we are staying out a while longer. Mamaw told me she wouldn’t mind if the rest of the winter was this mild—me too. My nose JUST LOVES IT TOO! Ozzie and I have been able to see each other 3 times today—my life is just about perfect!
She tells me she has errands to run – wonder what she’s got up her sleeve today; so I simply asked her. She said, “I’ve got to go to the bank, go to Office Max and pick up a printer cartridge, and go to Michael’s to finish picking up a little something for Catherine’s Christmas. When she started the car, I decided I’d best not be a “pain in the drain” today cause she got really mad at me yesterday about that darned walkin business. I guess you could say I was a willing participant…
She tells me she has errands to run – wonder what she’s got up her sleeve today; so I simply asked her. She said, “I’ve got to go to the bank, go to Office Max and pick up a printer cartridge, and go to Michael’s to finish picking up a little something for Catherine’s Christmas. When she started the car, I decided I’d best not be a “pain in the drain” today cause she got really mad at me yesterday about that darned walkin business. I guess you could say I was a willing participant…
January 3, 2011
It’s a beautiful morning…I’ve been out 3 times to do my duty. I don’t like to “hang around” too long outside (well, unless Ozzie is out) so I usually go pee the first time; poop the second time; and OZZIE THE THIRD TIME…was it Clint Eastwood that said, “Go ahead—make my day”—that’s what Ozzie does for me.
Mamaw is doing a lot of research right now on the copyright laws and proofing materials and all kinds of neat, new things that keep her mind from goin dead. Me? I’m still hangin around on the couch watchin what’s goin on outside and protectin my family. I reckon the whole year is gonna be spent that way, don’t you?
We did go on two terrific walks today and did I make Mamaw mad? I ask again—did I make Mamaw mad? We got down to the trail where she always releases me from my leash now and we had a quiet and vigorous walk. My nose was to the ground most of the time…she kept her eyes focused ahead of us. I would get “delayed” with the smells from time to time and would have to run like crazy to catch up with her. She had informed me she wasn’t goin to wait around on me anymore so I gotta face up to that responsibility. We got to Ashworth Road and she tried to hook me to my leash and I REBELLED…did ya hear me I REBELLED! She chased, she offered a SNAP treat, she did the BAAAAA thing, she did it all and I could tell she was fearful too. That’s cause I get too close to the street and she’s afraid I might forget where I am and run out in the street. She finally turned on her heel (and I mean TURNED ON HER HEAL) and headed back the way we had come. I knew then I was in trouble with her but I ignored all of that and thought maybe she would forget it by the time we got home.
Mamaw is doing a lot of research right now on the copyright laws and proofing materials and all kinds of neat, new things that keep her mind from goin dead. Me? I’m still hangin around on the couch watchin what’s goin on outside and protectin my family. I reckon the whole year is gonna be spent that way, don’t you?
We did go on two terrific walks today and did I make Mamaw mad? I ask again—did I make Mamaw mad? We got down to the trail where she always releases me from my leash now and we had a quiet and vigorous walk. My nose was to the ground most of the time…she kept her eyes focused ahead of us. I would get “delayed” with the smells from time to time and would have to run like crazy to catch up with her. She had informed me she wasn’t goin to wait around on me anymore so I gotta face up to that responsibility. We got to Ashworth Road and she tried to hook me to my leash and I REBELLED…did ya hear me I REBELLED! She chased, she offered a SNAP treat, she did the BAAAAA thing, she did it all and I could tell she was fearful too. That’s cause I get too close to the street and she’s afraid I might forget where I am and run out in the street. She finally turned on her heel (and I mean TURNED ON HER HEAL) and headed back the way we had come. I knew then I was in trouble with her but I ignored all of that and thought maybe she would forget it by the time we got home.
January 2, 2011
“But Mamaw—I don’t WANT POPPY TO GO TO WORK,” I shouted this morning. I like havin him home (the belly rubs are excellent and I get a little dancing in at the same time). And Mamaw is getting gussied up too! Okay—what’s the deal here?
Well, gussied up and all, she took me outside and I actually got to get my “Ozzie Fix” twice today. I think he’s feelin better—Miss Becky says he acts “like a teenager.” Love that guy…
When Mamaw wanted me to go to my kennel so she could leave me—I resisted. I got that old, loud BAAAAAAA noise from her and I stopped COLD IN MY TRACKS!!! She has a way of putting me in my place I can tell ya. I still made her “herd me in” like livestock cause I wanted her to know I didn’t appreciate it at all! Didn’t matter—she was out the door without a word to me. I think she’s a wee bit upset with me.
Well, gussied up and all, she took me outside and I actually got to get my “Ozzie Fix” twice today. I think he’s feelin better—Miss Becky says he acts “like a teenager.” Love that guy…
When Mamaw wanted me to go to my kennel so she could leave me—I resisted. I got that old, loud BAAAAAAA noise from her and I stopped COLD IN MY TRACKS!!! She has a way of putting me in my place I can tell ya. I still made her “herd me in” like livestock cause I wanted her to know I didn’t appreciate it at all! Didn’t matter—she was out the door without a word to me. I think she’s a wee bit upset with me.
January 1, 2011 (New Year's Day)
To start off with this morning, Mamaw says it’s hard to remember to write 2011 instead of 2010. I’ll keep remindin her though…
When I woke up this morning I thought I was dreamin—but maybe not! Poppy was telling her that when she put the gate up last night I would go far enough to make sure it was still there twice (that means I can’t join her on the waterbed.) I hung out with Poppy and finally at 10:00 p.m. I just put myself to bed. He didn’t shut my kennel door, but that was okay—I was tired and went into a deep sleep. I don’t know what woke me up at 2:00-2:30 a.m., but I left my kennel and jumped up on the couch with “My Poppy” layin as close as I could get to him and I put my head on his leg to hold him down…
He said he got up at 7:15-7:30 a.m. but I wasn’t ready to get up. I went to the other end of the couch and put my head on the arm rest and didn’t stir a muscle until around 8ish—that’s when Mamaw got up. Mamaw was amazed that Poppy didn’t close my door but she didn’t chew him out or anything…thank God, right Poppy? We got outside and it was COLD AND WINDY! Was it just 2 days ago it was 60 degrees and we went for a great walk? Know what it is now?—7 degrees. It didn’t take me very long to decide I wanted back in the house. Oh—not that I WANTED IN THE HOUSE—my nose didn’t get its workout but it was too darned COLD!
When I woke up this morning I thought I was dreamin—but maybe not! Poppy was telling her that when she put the gate up last night I would go far enough to make sure it was still there twice (that means I can’t join her on the waterbed.) I hung out with Poppy and finally at 10:00 p.m. I just put myself to bed. He didn’t shut my kennel door, but that was okay—I was tired and went into a deep sleep. I don’t know what woke me up at 2:00-2:30 a.m., but I left my kennel and jumped up on the couch with “My Poppy” layin as close as I could get to him and I put my head on his leg to hold him down…
He said he got up at 7:15-7:30 a.m. but I wasn’t ready to get up. I went to the other end of the couch and put my head on the arm rest and didn’t stir a muscle until around 8ish—that’s when Mamaw got up. Mamaw was amazed that Poppy didn’t close my door but she didn’t chew him out or anything…thank God, right Poppy? We got outside and it was COLD AND WINDY! Was it just 2 days ago it was 60 degrees and we went for a great walk? Know what it is now?—7 degrees. It didn’t take me very long to decide I wanted back in the house. Oh—not that I WANTED IN THE HOUSE—my nose didn’t get its workout but it was too darned COLD!
New Year's Resolutions (The perfect Gospel according to MAMAW)
Mamaw said she wasn’t letting me off this easy…she told me to think about New Year’s Resolutions and I didn’t dictate any to her this morning. She got to thinking and said, “Scarlett, we have to tell what you want to change this year so you have a measurable goal…Bah Humbug…Who wants to measure what? And why didn’t she SHARE her resolutions with me? Is this really ALL ABOUT ME? Suppose we’d better get this over with…
1. I’m gonna try to learn to leave newspapers, napkins and socks alone
2. I want to become more confident of the noises outside that scare the hell out me…
3. Hopefully, I will enjoy walking with Mamaw more (at least when I am off leash)…
4. Try not to bark at every dog I see going by or down the street…
5. Bark less when somebody comes to the door…
6. and try harder NOT TO JUMP UP ON THEM!
I think that’s a lot of “fixin” to do—will let ya know how I come along with it as time goes by…
1. I’m gonna try to learn to leave newspapers, napkins and socks alone
2. I want to become more confident of the noises outside that scare the hell out me…
3. Hopefully, I will enjoy walking with Mamaw more (at least when I am off leash)…
4. Try not to bark at every dog I see going by or down the street…
5. Bark less when somebody comes to the door…
6. and try harder NOT TO JUMP UP ON THEM!
I think that’s a lot of “fixin” to do—will let ya know how I come along with it as time goes by…
December 31, 2010 (New Year's Eve)
The day started out being pretty boring but it got rolling later in the day. FedEx showed up with a mini-series called “Taken” and Mamaw and Poppy got into watching those. They made it through 2 of the segments already and then decided to “give it a rest.”
I think we all kind of got the “blues” or the “ate too much stuff I shouldn’t have over the holidays” and there is no energy to be found around here. We’ve napped and done little else. No cooking at all today—just eaten leftovers out of the fridge.
It’s been so icy I haven’t begged to go out very much. I step foot past our overhang and I start slippin around. It’s hard to go potty without the slippage too…Mamaw came in and told Poppy “the weather is bad—it’s icy” and I thought—yeah, tell ME about it!
And there won’t be any Happy New Year party around here. Mamaw plans to be in bed by 11:00 snorin away catchin her Z’s. Guess that means no Happy New Year kisses either! So when SHE wanted to go back to bed, she made me stay with Poppy—she put that damned gate up to keep me out. Alright—I can take a hint! Want to spend time alone—well, ya just go for it!
I’m gonna just lay here with my Poppy and stay warm and out of trouble. See ya next year…
I think we all kind of got the “blues” or the “ate too much stuff I shouldn’t have over the holidays” and there is no energy to be found around here. We’ve napped and done little else. No cooking at all today—just eaten leftovers out of the fridge.
It’s been so icy I haven’t begged to go out very much. I step foot past our overhang and I start slippin around. It’s hard to go potty without the slippage too…Mamaw came in and told Poppy “the weather is bad—it’s icy” and I thought—yeah, tell ME about it!
And there won’t be any Happy New Year party around here. Mamaw plans to be in bed by 11:00 snorin away catchin her Z’s. Guess that means no Happy New Year kisses either! So when SHE wanted to go back to bed, she made me stay with Poppy—she put that damned gate up to keep me out. Alright—I can take a hint! Want to spend time alone—well, ya just go for it!
I’m gonna just lay here with my Poppy and stay warm and out of trouble. See ya next year…
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