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Disney Dreams

on Jun 17, 2015 in My Life Now

I’m not sure if I ever mentioned this before, but we live very near Disney World. I know, because the sign near our house says so. (don’t even ask how I can read. I have secrets I’ll never tell you) But do you want to know what? My family has never brought me to Disney! Sure, sure. They don’t allow dogs. But that’s just because they’ve never met me! I know they’d make an exception! Okay, to be completely honest, my family hasn’t been there since I got here, either. I hear them talk about “trading pins” and “cast members” and “favorite rides,” so I know they love it there, but for some reason they haven’t been! When they get ready to take me on my walk every morning, that’s when I do the most talking. It’s the only time they’re okay with me talking (the rest of the time they think...

Personal Pizzas

on Jun 15, 2015 in My Life Now

Saturday, I overheard the kids talking about having a “prize” for cleaning up some of the house. It ended up being just Boy’s room (which meant they all 5 left me on the couch while they went upstairs, where I’m not allowed!). They all looked very pleased with themselves when they came out. Then Mama started making what she called “pizza dough.” And she got out all these yummy things: three kinds of cheese, turkey ham,…even the sauteed onions smelled good. They made individual pizzas. I couldn’t wait to see what they were putting on mine! (and secretly, I hoped they were going to leave off the dough). Twenty minutes later, the deliciousness was all out of the oven and getting cut into smaller pieces. I tried to tell BFF he didn’t need to do that for mine, but he kept right on cutting. Then…the worst thing in my entire life,...

Consistency

on Jun 12, 2015 in My Life Now

There are certain things that must happen at certain times. For example, after breakfast we will take a walk. The family chose that schedule, and I hold them to it. In my former life, I think I might have been a drill sergeant. Or if I wasn’t, I should have been. I also like to plan my meals around their meals. I like to eat when they do. It adds a sense of camaraderie. And they all tell me it’s cute. First thing in the morning, they all give me a huge greeting. Of course, that might be reflecting the joy I show in seeing them get up out of bed.  Nighttime is long! Pretty much, the rest of the day is one long nap. I refuse to use the term “cat nap,” because I am not a cat. So inconsiderate.

Nighttime Routine

on Jun 10, 2015 in My Life Now

Every night, Mama reads to the kids. Right now they’re reading Anne of Green Gables. I don’t really understand this tradition, but I’m okay with it because either the kids or Mama will pet me while they read. And it seems to make everyone really happy. Especially this book. Well… Boy doesn’t seem to care so much about Anne. He and BFF went into the “no” room and BFF read him from the Gospel of John because that’s what Boy wanted. Humans are quirky, but they’re cute!

Such a good boy!

on Jun 8, 2015 in My Life Now

Whenever Mama comes over to pet me, she always tells me I’m “such a good boy.” Boy asked her why she says this all the time, when all I do is roll over for her to rub my belly. I’ll tell you why! I’m perfect! The family can take me on photo walks. I’m polite to the people who come by. I don’t try to get away from the family. Mama tells stories about Buffy, a family dog she grew up with, who barked at everyone who even thought about walking past their house. I know better! I only bark at the kids’ grandparents. Because it’s a game. Because it’s fun. I eat whatever food falls on the floor. But unlike Buffy, I’ve never been tempted by Advil or chocolate. I’m good that way. I tell the family if it’s time for our daily walk. They might forget if I didn’t remind them. Don’t you wish you had a dog like...