31/12/2024
Hi Friends…
I have so many stories to tell you, that will see 2024 out!
They start before Christmas… and lead up to now. I’ll put dates on as they help Mom remember (she can be a tiny bit forgetful).
It all started on a miserable Thursday morning at home. I had a tummy rumbling, and oh dear it was not pleasant. I won’t go into much more information for you, but it was an uncomfortable day. Mom had to call the vets as I was so poorly. I’m not sure who she spoke to but they told her to take away all my food and all my treats!!! Oh that was bad news.
We couldnt go far from home, it was just so embarrassing -but good news for Dad, when he got home from work all the garden had been washed down by my Mommy.
I wasn’t able to go to my puppy class and see my puppy friends. I was terribly sad, I cried a little bit. Mom sat with me until I fell asleep - oh I do hope I feel better tomorrow. I had a mixed night. I kept feeling like I was moving, but I was so tired, that I did not open my eyes.
Well when I did open my eyes what a surprise. I was at my Nanny’s. How did I get here… oh my tummy felt instantly better. I could see my Nanny and my Uncle David, and my best pal Noble.
Now Noble isn’t too sure of me. He is getting older, and doesn’t like other dogs very much - but that doesn’t stop me. I’m telling you, we are going to be best friends. I nibbled Uncle David’s beard, cuddled Nanny and just admired Noble through my gate. I get one half the room and he gets the other. Well I brought him presents. We had matching teddies and matching bones. We both ripped the teddies up at the exact same time - haha that was so fun! So much for indestructible, Mom messaged the company she was not very impressed with our less than 15 minute destruction. Oh I was not going to be poorly today. I was loving life.
Saturday, day time I got to help my new friend Dean. He has been building Nanny a new conservatory. We were working so well together. Dean put things down and I picked them up. Then Mom chased me to get them back. Oh I was shattered by the end. I needed a nap.
Mom had brought some pretty dresses. She was going out with the girlies. I inspected them as she tried them on. I had my favourites, the long flowing ones that I could tug on - but she chose not to wear those. I can’t think why?!! My plan - well I was going to be having a film evening with my Nanny. We had our treats lined up and Noble was even in on it. Oh Mommy you can go out again. I like film evenings with Nan.
Sunday was a fun day. I went on a super long walk. Mom walked my little paws off. I met so many new friends. We all sniffed and played together. Some were off their lead, but I stayed with my Mom. If I let Mom off her lead, how do I know she won’t get lost or run away. No I kept my Mom close.
We then went to a big bathtub, huge - it was bigger than my bath tub. It was in the park and there were ducks and swans. I liked the Swans but Mom said I couldn’t play with them. Instead I watched the trees, as there were all bright birds in them. Mom tried to take pictures of them, but Hello. I was there, the pictures from walks should be of me?!?
On the afternoon, I met my Aunty Myra. Oh she was lovely, I could cuddle her. Only problem is, Noble thought that she was his aunty too and got there first. Oh Noble, you have to share with me.
Monday morning started off strange. I woke up and got to go on a walk with Nanny and Noble. We walked next to each other as I wanted to tell Noble about my adventure at the park. Nanny tried to walk us both. I think we were well behaved, but Mom was giggling as she filmed us.
When we got back was when the strange thing happened. I sat on Nans lap, all good - but then I looked over and My Mom, had Noble on her lap. No No No. Mom you are mine. What is happening. Oh I didn’t like it one bit. I cried and cried. That’s my Mom. After breakfast we switched around and that was much better. I got my Mom and Noble got Nanny.
Then… wait for it… My Daddy arrived! Hi Daddy… well now whose lap do I pick? Very confused.
Tuesday, was Christmas Eve. I don’t really know what that is - but it was a fun day. Mom and Dad took me out on a long walk to the park again. I showed Dad my swans and Mom pointed out her parrots. We met more Doggy friends before I walked them home for breakfast.
That’s when I showed Dad my training. I sit one side of mom and Noble the other side. I give my paw and get a treat. Noble sits the other side, gives a paw and he gets one. Afterwards as a reward I get my Kong. Well normally I have to hide it but today I showed it Noble. That was a mistake as it’s now Nobles Kong and I can’t have it. Mom gave me my baby Kong until she gets a new one. Okay Noble you have my big girl Kong, apparently sharing is caring. You remember how much I care.
The afternoon was a special treat. I got to meet my favourite Human, my Owen. Oh he is lovely, and gives the best cuddles. We went for adventures in the park. We ran and ran. His Mom and Dad came too. So many new friends, but I just wanted to play with my Owen. He is going to Australia with the Scouts, I think that I should sneak in his suitcase and look after him whilst he is there. It was a gloomy walk back home, I missed him already. You have fun in Australia Owen! I loves you.
Then this was it - the day of Smells. I woke up and could smell well lots. There were so many smells. My nose was high in the air and my tummy was really rumbling. Nanny was in the kitchen when I went on my walk. Mom and Dad took me to the park again. It was so so early that it was still dark. When we got back we got to do Presents for Dad. He had to leave early to get back to Thomas and Freddie.
The last few months I have had to work really hard. I gave Mom cuddles and cuddles to earn my pocket money and I got them all a little present (or two). After Dad left, my Aunty Myra came round and I just fell asleep. I missed most of the other presents - but I did get to sample to foods! Oh Turkey is my new favourite food. Better than chicken. I was so spoilt.
Boxing Day was here and there were a few presents left, they were all for me. I got a tug rope from my Aunty Karen and so many treats from all my other friends. Including Pigs Ears from my brother Sq**rt. He got them for Noble and I. I loved my Pigs Ear. That was the best part of Christmas.
Now I know what you must be thinking. How were Noble and I getting on. Well I loves him, I really do. But I sometimes forget that I need to loves him at a distance and I want to be all close and in his face. I have been told off a few times for bouncing him. So we do now need to be kept separate. I need to have someone watch me to remind me not to bounce him. So Mom stayed home with me on the Friday instead of going out and seeing her friends. We went and painted the conservatory to give Noble some space. We did a good job too - well I was more watching if truth be told.
Saturday was when I met more friends. Oh I have met so many and they are all lovely. Jean came over to play. We played and played all morning, until it was time for me to go on a car trip with Mom and Nan. Where are we going guys, come on tell me… well eventually I saw a sign. Dog Park. Oh that sounds fun and it was.
I got my own fenced field, so I could take Mom off her lead and not worry that she will get lost. What a good idea. I played ball with Mom and Nan and then ran all around my field checking the smells. They were so needy. They went to opposite sides of the field, got scared. Called me and then I had to keep going back and forth to them. Honestly. Oh it pooped me out!
Sunday, I met the loveliest girl ever. My Aunty Katy, oh she is so beautiful. I just wanted to play with her hair. We went over to her house and then went adventuring. I liked spending time with her. I jumped up and left muddy paw prints all over her - so all the other pups knew she was my aunt. I am a lucky girl. Although there were so many crowds and I got so scared, I spent nearly the whole time in Moms arms. I loved the company but not the day. I am not ready for big crowds yet!
Well that brings us to yesterday. When we second coated the conservatory and I took my Uncle David to my dog park. We called my name a lot, throw my ball and played with sticks. Oh my legs are shattered, but it was so fun. Mom took her fancy camera, but I was too quick for it zoom zoom zoom. Haha.
And here we are… New Years Eve. We are hosting a party tonight, so have decorated the conservatory this morning before our walks. This afternoon Mom and I are on buffet duty. I’m chief taster hehe. Can’t wait.
However you are celebrating have a great new year - and I will see you all in 2025!
I can already tell, it will be the best year ever.
I have my resolution ready, I am going to stop nipping Mommy!
Happy New Year my friends xx
