Thursday, May 13, 2010

Back to normal...

Boy am I glad my Mom & Dad are back from vacation. I really like our sitter, but for some reason I was sick almost the whole time Mom & Dad were gone. It was terrible. All kinds of tummy problems... couldn't eat, couldn't even keep water down. I even had to go to the doctor. Usually it is Ruben that has issues, not me. He was totally fine. Go figure. Too much drama for one week.

My not being able to eat is very, very unusual. Eating is like my favorite thing to do. It's just wrong not to be able to eat my meals, much less my snacks. Ugh!

Miraculously, whatever was ailing me went away just in time for Mom & Dad's return home. Whew! I've been able to enjoy my meals and snacks again and they're back home. Life is good.

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Surprise...

Today, started out pretty much like usual. We got up, went outside, got a treat, and took a nap while Mom was on a phone call. After she was done, we got to do what we love to do. Ruben sat on top of the couch and just looked out the window and I snuggled up with Mom, while she worked on her computer.

When Mom was done working, well, things were different. All of a sudden she started packing up our beds and blankets, food bowls, medicine, toys, food, treats... AND our pen. What is happening here. So, Mom tells us we get to go on vacation and stay with our surrogate family.

Oh boy! We get to spend time playing with our friends, Molly, Lucas and Tucker. It's a little intimidating when we first get there. All three of them get pretty excited when we arrive, so it's a little chaotic for awhile. At first, all we want to do is climb into Dad or Mom's arms and hope that they take us with them when they leave. Once they leave, we quickly remember that we do actually like it there.

Molly is a funny one. She does some crazy stuff and has people cracking up all the time. Tucker is the baby. He's only about a year old and still very, very clumsy. We watched him do a face plant into the stairs when running up the deck stairs. It's a wonder he didn't knock himself out. Lucas is the oldest one, about the same age as Ruben. They've known each other since they were pups.

Their Mom & Dad are so nice. They treat us like one of their own. We're going to have fun on our little vacation... I'm just sure of it.

Friday, April 23, 2010

Spa Day...

Today was spa day. For me, spa day is the same thing as "torture" day. First we have to go for a car ride. That always makes me nervous, but, at least I didn't puke in Mom's car today. Whew!

Then we get dropped off at the Paw Spa. Amanda & Marjorie are very nice... Ruben & I just don't like anyone combing our hair. We are subjected to all sorts of things that would not be comfortable for most people. Does the term "do I know you" mean anything to you. I'll just leave the details to your imagination.

After enduring that four-letter word... B-A-T-H, we ended up silky smooth and fluffy. The end result is good, but I don't like the steps it takes to get there.

After Mom & Dad picked us up... Ruben & I were completely wiped out. A good long nap that pretty much rolled into bed time. Ahhhh... we smell gooooooood!

Friday, April 16, 2010

A trip...

This afternoon, Mom & Dad strapped on our harnasses and told us we were going bye-bye. I never know whether I should get excited about that. Especially when I hear the words "doctor" and "shot".

Well, you guessed it. Ruben & I had to go to the doctor today for our annual check-ups. Come to find out, I wasn't even due for mine yet. Not until August! And, somehow, I had to go today too.

The doctor lady is pretty nice... but I'm never quite sure what she's going to do. She likes to listen to my heart with this stetho something and she pokes and squishes me all over. What's up with that?

I got my Rabies shot, so I'm good for that one for another 3 years. Yay! Then she checked my ears. I swear Ruben started to laugh... really, he did. When he heard that I had to have my ears cleaned out by a technician too. He has to go through that a couple of times a year, but I've never had to do that.

He's kind of a big baby about going to the doctor. My Mom tells me that I'm much braver than he is. Ruben's her scared little chicken. Ha! Ha!

I can't say that I enjoyed the treatment, but it wasn't as bad as Ruben makes you think. He turns into such a Mama's boy when he's scared. Chicken!

We both have to take some medicine for awhile to clear up our ear infections. Guess that means we'll be getting cheese twice a day. Yippee!!! I LOVE cheese! Now I'm going to go to bed and dream about cheese. Yummy!

Sunday, April 11, 2010

My Dad...

Why doesn't my Dad understand that I just want to sit on his chest or shoulders. He is my chair and I'm just not content unless I get to sit exactly where I want. If he doesn't accommodate my wishes, well then, I'll just go sit on the couch by myself. Whatever!

Question...

What's a chunky monkey? Is somebody calling me fat?

Friday, April 9, 2010

It's F-R-I-D-A-Y!

You wouldn't think that I'd know when Friday was, and yet... somehow I do. Maybe it's the way Mom & Dad are all happy when they get home. Or, maybe I've figured out some sort of pattern.

I had a day much like most. Dad gets up at 4:30, we go outside. Then we get to go back to bed with Mom until she's ready to get up. I like that. I'm not a big fan of getting up early. Once we're up, we go out again... then we get a biscuit. It's so awesome. I get really excited over biscuits. I even do this funny little hippity-hop dance. It's my way of asking Mom to hurry up with that biscuit already.

After Mom heads off to work, Ruben & I do what we do best. NAP! Then we get up, move around a bit, do some stretching and it's back to, you guessed it... more napping. We have to store up lots of energy so we can greet Dad when he gets home. We shower him in kisses and then follow him around until he settles into his recliner. Ruben has his favorite spot on Dad's chair and so do I.

We also usually know when Mom should be home from work. Ruben sits in the window and just waits and watches. I just listen for her. Boy, when we hear the car pull up, we really get excited. We save plenty of kisses for Mom too. She loves all the kisses we give her when she gets home.

Tonight I played some tug-of-war with Mom and Bo-Bo (one of my favorite toys). After that, well, I'm ready for another nap and snuggle time.