Wednesday 31 October 2012

Day One Hundred and Six

I had a bad day. We took Niamh in the car this morning. It was raining. There was a squirrel. I tried to get out the window. I got in big trouble. I was very sad.

Zoe brought her costume over for the costume night. Niamh says Zoe can be my aunt. That is good. Like Uncle Bill.

Emmet is still dividing houses. He says it will end badly. That is too bad. He says they are still dividing their house. It takes a long time to fix a house like that he says.

We are having pizza tonight. Zita is going to be a Knight with Emmet's armour. That will be scary.

I don't like costume night. Too many people come to my door. Some are very silly.

Emmet says it is very old night. We changed it a long long long time ago. That makes him sad he says. Emmet likes long long long ago. It is known.

Craig says he is going to be a tank for costume night. He always says that. He is lying.

Went on my walk. I was perfect. Then this car came by. It made a funny noise. I tried to eat it. I got in trouble again. I don't like cars today.

Tuesday 30 October 2012

Day One Hundred and Five

I did not blow away. Either did Niamh. It was very windy this morning. It made my ears stick straight out Zita said. It was a very good walk. No pulling. I tried very hard. Sometimes it works. Not always.

Emmet has to have a big bag on his back to keep him on the ground.

A car just missed a squirrel. Cars are scarey. Craig says they never stop at my corner. They should. I am sure I scare them away.

Tuesdays are very busy. Craig threw my Red Ball. Then I had a nap. Then we made peanut butter sandwiches. I get the peanut butter left on the knife. That is good. Then we threw the ball again. That is good.

I do not like the word Coffee. It means not now Poppy.

Tonight Niamh gets to go to her juice store before her toe dancing. She won her science test. She was very happy. Me too. We ran all round the house.

Emmet is reading about dividing a house. He said it wont stand. That is too bad.

Too many broken houses. That is sad. People should be more careful with their houses.

Niamh made a feather mask for her costume. It is pretty. It is scarey too. I don't like costumes.

People should be who they are. I can not protect my people if I don't know who they are. It is known.


Monday 29 October 2012

Day One Hundred and Four

Another silly day. Craig got up early.

He did not throw my Red Ball. It is lost. He only threw my green ball once.

He took Emmet to the dentist.  He took him to the University after.

When Craig came home he only threw my ball once. He had to have his coffee and his toast.
I got two pieces of toast. He took a long time to drink his coffee. I fell asleep.

Niamh came home and chased me all round the house. I caught her. She is not so fast.

It is getting windy. Emmet was right. They should tie Niamh down too. She is only a bit bigger than me.

We found my Red Ball under the the BBQ. The Racoons stole it I know.

Sunday 28 October 2012

Day One Hundred and Three

Emmet says there is going to be a big storm. Emmet is going to tie ropes to my feet. Then the wind will not fly me away. That is good. I do not want to be a duck. Or a Turkey. Uncle Bill might try to shoot me. He would be sad.

Craig got into the big gold chair. He folded his chair up. It is scarey when it is folded. I am a bit afraid of it. He got back in. It is OK now. That is good.

Niamh says that sometimes the North Pole does not have any night times. She needed my green balls to show Craig and Zita why. I would not like that. How would I know when we should go to sleep. That is why Santa leaves at Christmas. It is known.

Niamh needs white feathers for her costume. She is going to be a swan. It is like a big white duck. I wont chase her. I promised. Maybe Emmet should tie her down too. And tell Uncle Bill it is Niamh. Not a big duck.

After his movie Emmet went to the five guys for his hamburger with Sava and Chris. It was not expensive he said. They ate all the chips. Oh well.

I met another Bouvier on my walk this morning. He had to have a bib. Maybe he is messy. Not like me.




Saturday 27 October 2012

Day One Hundred and Two

Emmet and Chris went to a new hamburger store. It is beside Niamh's toe dance store. Emmet likes the Hintonburger better.  It is cheaper too. Chris's house is broken. Too much electricity.  He said it went bang. His dog Seven was scared he said.  He was scared too I bet.  Too many broken houses. That is sad.

Craig and Zita had Indian food last night.  I had carrots as a treat.

Niamh came home hungry and had the rest of the Indian food. She gave me some nam bread. Dr Smith would not mind. It was very chewy. I liked it. Emmet should try it. It won't hurt his tummy. The gentleman from India who wrote me is probably right. But Emmet is stubborn like Craig.

Niamh stole Craig's chair last night.  She is not very good at stearing it. She got lost in the kitchen. I had to show her the way back to the bed room. She should not take the chair. It is Craig's chair. I don't like changes.

Paul is in England so Zita and walked with Craig to his breakfast with all the old guys. I pulled a bit and Zita was sad.  On the way home we went on the streets I know and I was much better. It is better when things are the same for me.

Emmet has gone off with Sava and Chris to see a movie. Niamh is toe dancing and making a costume with her friend Julia.

I have to stay here because Zita is writing her essay. It is easier to write if I am there on the bed keeping her company she said. That is good.  She does not mind if I fall asleep.

Craig is in the den watching his football teams. They are not losing. He is surprised.  Me too.

The radio says there is going to be a big storm. I can't go out in storms. I get too wet.  It is going to be very windy the radio said. Maybe it will blow all the squirrels out of the trees.  That would be good.

Friday 26 October 2012

Day One Hundred and One

Jessie came over last night to help train Niamh's dragon. It was not being a good listener.

I am a good listener. Except for squirrels.

Niamh was sick last. Her friend gave it to her. She should have said no thank you.

Craig drove Niamh to her school. She had to get her homework.

When he got home he threw my Red Ball. I was waiting for him at the window. I had my Red Ball already for him when he opened the gate. He was happy to see it.

He said I was very persistent. That is true. That is why Bouviers are good dogs for taking care of people. We don't forget what our job is. People do.

People get too distracted and forget what they are supposed to do. I think sometimes they forget on purpose.

Zita and Niamh are out. They have to get Niamh a winter coat. I just let mine grow. I am very warm. I keep Craig and Zita's feet warm at night. Then I get too hot and sleep on my floor bed.

Emmet got out of his Romans Are The Best class ten minutes early. He says ten minutes doesn't count as early.

It is very warm today I slept at the back door in the sun. That was nice.

Craig is very stubborn. He was at his computer. I cried and cried and I had to poke him with my nose before he came out and Threw My Red Ball.

It was nice outside. He should have been outside playing with me all afternoon. If he spends too much time inside he will be Emmet. It is known 

Thursday 25 October 2012

Day One Hundred

Not a good day. Too confusing.

Craig got up and did not even throw my Red Ball. Or Brush his teeth. Niamh had a dead phone and Craig had to go to her school with a box of electricity for it.

That is not how the day starts. It is confusing and I don't like confusing.

When he came home he had to drink his coffee. He did not throw my Red Ball. It took forever to drink his coffee.

Emmet called from his university. He left all his money here and was going to die of thirst very soon he said. That would be sad.

Craig had to drive to the university with Emmet's wallet. Emmet's wallet has a dragon of it. Emmet likes dragons.

I don't like it when things are changed. I don't know what I am supposed to do when no one is where they are supposed to be.

Niamh came home early. Emmet is late. Too confusing. It is not nice to be confused. Craig told me it was all fine and threw my Red Ball a lot this afternoon. I don't think it is fine.

They should all be here where they should be. Where I can know where they are. It is my job. It is known.

It is not easy being the dog in this house.

Wednesday 24 October 2012

Day NInety Nine

A very quiet day. Everyone writing something. Except me. I was on watch the corner duty.

Emmet saw his friend Tara. She is home from school for a visit. She is going to be an actress. She plays the guitar and the banjo. That is good. She has been Emmet's friend forever.  She always comes here after Christmas for leftovers. She brings her family too.

Lorraine was here to help Zita make the house tidy. She is a very good Red Ball thrower.

Niamh and Zita are getting Niamh's new shoes for her toe dances. They are pink. Niamh told me so.

The very end of my tail is white. That is worry. What if I am turning into the dog with the white tail. That would be bad.

Craig says I am silly. The dog with the white tail is all black. I am mostly grey. Having a little bit of white on my little tail does not mean I am possessed. I hope so.

I had a nice walk with Jamie yesterday. Jamie is very polite. He eats his treats one at a time. I don't. Oh well.

Tuesday 23 October 2012

Day Ninety-Eight

We had a party last night. Gramma and Auntie Jane came for dinner. There was cheese and I was perfect. I got beans for a treat.

Tuesday is a busy day.I went for a walk and then I got Craig out of bed. I run very fast from the den and jump up on to his bed and he gets up. It always works.

He threw the ball before he had his coffee. I win. Ha.

Uncle Bill walked over from his house. It is far far away. He wants to get thin he said. They all had coffee and apple pie.

He and Craig are going to a movie and will take Emmet and eat food that is bad for you.

They will get sick to their tummies and have to go to their doctor.  People think they are smarter than dogs. Ha.

Susan is back in her house. It is not broken any more. That is good.

I saw Jamie so we are going for a walk with him. That is good.

Cassie is visiting Ollie and Maggie. Cassie is very big. Bigger than me or Ollie. He is a nice dog. He loves Niamh too. That is good.

Monday 22 October 2012

Day Ninety-Seven

We must be having a party. Zita put the white cloth on the table. She left a piece of paper for Craig with all the rules about dinner. She had to go to school.  I hope he and Emmet pay attention. Peanut butter is not good for parties.

Emmet is still writing about Mr. Kipling. It must be the story with dogs in it as he has been doing it for a long time.

I hope I will be invited to the party. I will be on my best behaviour. Even if there is a lot of cheese. I promised Zita. 

The UPS man came. He is a nice man. I do not bark at him any more. He says I am a good watch dog. I am. It is known.

Niamh is still taking care of the birds. They are not ducks. She told me that. That is good. Ducks are silly.

Christmas is coming. I know about Christmas. We get an inside tree. With lights. The UPS man brings packages that Craig hides. That always happens when Christmas is coming.

Craig and Zita loves Christmas. I get presents at Christmas. I don't have any money to get presents for Niamh and Emmet. That is sad. They get me presents. Oh Well. 

Sunday 21 October 2012

Day Ninety-Six

Niamh and Craig and I went to the bagel store for my walk this morning. Zita is away in Montreal so they took me for my walk. I was very good and I got bagel bits. I saw two squirrels and I ignored them.

Craig says I have a big nose. I do not.

He has a way too small a nose. All people do. They can not smell anything like I can. They don't know what is happening all around them. That is why they need dogs. It is known.

I can go out in the morning with two sniffs I know everything that happened around my house all night long.

Craig has to listen to the radio and they don't know anything interesting at. Did they tell everyone that there are big big raccoons living in the willow tree.  Or the lady with the yellow dog has a cold. No.  Ha.

They went out for dinner last night. I had a nap.

Zita is coming home today. That is good. I had to sleep on her spot in the bed so Craig would not fall out of the bed by mistake. It is hard being a dog in this house. But they love me so it is OK.

My Red Ball went down the stairs to Emmet's place. He will bring it up when he wakes up Craig said. Good thing I have an extra Red Ball. That is good.

Saturday 20 October 2012

Day Ninety-Five

Zita has gone to Montreal on the train. I have never seen a train. Emmet says they are very big and scary. And very loud.

Niamh wants to go on a train. Emmet says Craig is so old that he was on trains that were on fire. I don't believe him.

I should have gone on the train with Zita. Then they would not be scary if I was there.

They have been eating peanut butter. Craig always gives me what is left on the knife when he makes his sandwiches.

Niamh is off toe dancing.

If it is nice they are going out for dinner. Craig can only make peanut butter sandwiches and chilli.

They should go out for dinner where they have vegetables. I never get beans when Zita is away. Craig can't find them in the refrigerator. Niamh can only find the ice cream.

They would be sick if Zita was away for a while. When she was in Ireland Craig and Emmet got scurvy Emmet said.

Good that my food comes in big bags and they cant loose it.

Mr Kipling's poems have dogs in them. That is good.



Friday 19 October 2012

Day Ninety-Four

A rainy day.  A man come over to ask Craig about getting computers to get people make decisions. I was very good and slept in the kitchen to watch. Just in case.

Everyone is very busy. Zita is writing about ladies and Emmet is writing about Kipling.

Mr. Kipling writes poems that rhyme. They are the best kind of poems Craig says. I don't know I can't read yet. Craig reads poems to me. Some are very exciting. Some are not.

There are squirrels digging up my flowers. Zita throws stones at them. That is good.

Niamh is taking care of her friends birds. One of the is very big. Maybe it would like squirrels.

A nice person from India wrote to say Emmet would like India if he went. That is true.

They have elephants in India. Uncle Bill told me so. He has been there. It is hot in India he said. I may be too furry for hot places Niamh said. I like the snow on my face.

Zita is going away tomorrow with her lady friends for a night. I have stay here and make sure the rest of my family eat properly.  Not just ice tea and peanut butter. It is hard being the dog in this house.

Thursday 18 October 2012

Day Ninety-Three

Zita was at school last night. I went for my walk with Niamh and Craig. I was very good - except for the first part. Oh well.

Emmet read my blog and said he does not hide in the bathroom. He hides behind the door to the big bed room. Ha. Now I know. Silly Emmet.

Niamh has so much hair Zita has to wash it for her. Just like me.

I found my other Red Ball. It is confusing to have two Red Balls outside. I am saving one for extras.

We had to go in the car this morning because Niamh forgot her bus pass and the bus driver would yell at her. We drove fast and gave it to her before the bus got there. I will find that bus driver some day. Yelling is not nice. Ollie and Zorro will come too. Ha.

It is very nice today. I slept outside when they were studying.

Emmet is not going to India. It is just a book he is studying. The one without any dogs in it.  He would not like India. Emmet does not eat Indian food so he would starve.

Maybe the next book will be in Italy. Emmet loves pasta. I like beans and peanut butter.

Zita likes whiskey. So does Uncle Bill. It comes from Scotland like The Haggis. Craig does not have Scotch or eat The Haggis. He just thinks he is a Scotsman. He is wrong. It is known

Wednesday 17 October 2012

Day Ninety-Two

Craig has to eat scones lots of times a year or he can not pretend to be a Scotsman. Porridge or oatmeal cookies count too he says. He took a long time to eat his scones and drink his coffee this morning. He had to put jam on them. He is very slow in the mornings.

I don't know why you have to eat scones to be a Scotsman. Emmet says they are going to get to vote to be Scotsmen in Scotland. It wont be for two years he says. I am glad I am just a Bouvier and did not need to vote to be one.

People like things to be complicated I think.

Niamh and Emmet and Zita are Irish. They did not have to vote to be Irish. Emmet says Zita's family had bombs so they did not need to vote.

Craig says Scotsmen did not need bombs. They had The Haggis. He told me what Haggis was.
I don't think Dr. Smith would like it if I ate Haggis. I think oatmeal cookies would be OK.

Lorraine came today and threw my Red Ball a lot. She is good at Red Ball throwing.

Niamh took her hat to school. It was a Mad Hat. I hope she leaves it there. It is not good to be mad. It is good to fall asleep on Niamh's high bed. Or to chase Emmet before dinner. He hides in the bathroom but I find him. He is not a very good hider. Catching Emmet makes me happy. Then I know where he is. That is good.


Tuesday 16 October 2012

Day Ninety-One

Niamh made a top hat for school. I don't know why. She is going to be an evil person on her computer game. I don't know why.  She lost her person on that game.  She was upset. Maybe that is why she is evil now. That is sad.

I bet the Black Dog with the White Tail did it.  I saw him today.  He stayed on the other side of the street. That is good.  He is friends with the squirrels.

Emmet got an A on his Punics test.  That is good.  He was happy. He worked very hard.  No more elephants I bet.

Zita had to go to her board meeting last night. They are long.  I can't go to sleep until she gets home. It is the rule.  Everybody needs to be home before I can go to sleep. If they are not here how do I know if they need me.  It is hard being a dog. It is known.

Monday 15 October 2012

Day Ninety

Squirrels got me in trouble again. I had to have my nose collar on for some of this morning's walk.

I hate my nose collar. I hate squirrels. I met Jamie this morning. Jamie hates squirrels too. 

Everybody here is busy. I got Craig to throw the Red Ball a lot. Then I had a nap.

Ollie and Maggie came over for small visit. Ollie is famous. He is on the computer. I saw him. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uC0-Oi8s9ew&feature=youtu.be

Maybe some day I will be famous for chasing all the squirrels away. That would be good.

When Craig and Zita have their coffee in the morning I have to wait. I don't like waiting.

Craig says I am a good waiter. I am not.

He takes a long time to drink his coffee before he comes out to throw my Red Ball.

Some times he has another cup in the middle of the day. I sit and watch him until he is finished. He is very slow. It is because he is old Emmet says. Craig always throws my Red Ball when he is finished. That is good.

Sunday 14 October 2012

Day Eighty-Nine

I had a quiet day. It is raining and they dont want me to go out and drink the water from the roof.  I have to stay inside.

I jumped up on Niamh tall bed and nearly fell off because I am a bit big. She caught me. That is good.

Niamh went out to help with a birthday party. Zita is helping paint Susan's broken house. It is nearly fixed.  That is good. Susan got one of our extra beds for her broken house. It is good we collect beds.

Emmet is reading another long book all about going to India. There are no dogs in it he says. Too bad. Long books are better if there are dogs in them.

Craig is fixing Zita's computer so it can speak dragon. Computers must be difficult to talk to I think.

Niamh came home and I jumped up on her tall bed and went to sleep.  She has a cozy bed. That is good.

Cara is here and they are laughing a lot. I am going to the den and sleep on the sofa. Craig is watching his teams loose.  He needs new teams I think.

Saturday 13 October 2012

Day Eighty-Eight

I had a nice birthday. I got presents. That was nice.

They sang Happy Birthday to me. Craig can't sing very well. I did not tell him.

I ate something in the garden and had a very sick tummy last night. I am ok now. I don't know why I eat garbage. It always makes me sick.

Zita and Craig said they like the other rug in the living room better anyway. That is good.

Emmet came up from his room very late. He was writing an essay. He went for a walk; He cant think any more he said. Zita tells him he does not eat enough. He stole my Red Ball on his way out and I had to chase him to get it back. He is very silly.

Niamh is toe dancing and Zita is at school because she has a big exam. Craig threw the Red Ball a lot of times. That is good.

I am going to have a nap. Having a sick tummy makes you tired.

Friday 12 October 2012

Day Eighty-Seven

I am two.  That is what Niamh told me so it must be true.  It is very busy here today.

Niamh was still sick so I had to take care of her. Zita and Emmet are at the university.

Craig is at the doctor's being shot for the flu.

I am here to take care of Niamh. To make sure she sleeps in and brushes her teeth. I sleep in the hall outside her door so I can keep track of her.  It is a lot of work being the dog in this house.

Niamh said they are going to have a party for my birthday tonight. I hope I can come. I don't get to go to many parties. It is my cheese problem you know. Oh well.

Maybe Niamh should rub some of Dr. Smith's cream on her head. It makes my ears feel better. I bet it would work. Dr. Smith is a good doctor.  He likes me.

Zita has a exam tomorrow. Emmet is writting a paper. I will be extra quiet tonight.  When Zita studies I just lie on my duvet on the bed and sleep.  Dogs are a big help studying. It is known.

I saw snow. That is good. My feet like the snow. My feet don't like the ice.

Craig has a t-shirt with a fierce dog on it. It says Winter is Coming. It is known

Thursday 11 October 2012

Day Eighty-Six

I walked Niamh to the bus stop this morning. I got a bit of a bagel, but I pulled too much and had to have my nose collar on.

The papers came today. It is always very exciting when the papers come. I don't get to help though. I would like to help.

I bet I could carry lots of papers to the cars. But they don't let me. Some times I forget and bark at the people. Oh well

Zita forgot her rain coat at the university.

Niamh has a bad headache and had to come home from school. That is too bad. I will sleep on her bed. That will make her better.

Emmet went out and got her a bagel. She shared it with me.

Zita has to put Dr. Smith's cream in my ears. It is not nice but I get a carrot treat when it is done. Carrots are crunchy.

Wednesday 10 October 2012

Day Eight-Five

Uncle Bill came over. He got a turkey. He showed Emmet the picture. Uncle Bill said it was a very small turkey. Turkeys are not smarter than Uncle Bill. That is good.

Squirrels in my garden. Eating my vegetables. Zita says it was too cold and the vegetables left were not good to eat. Maybe they will die. They were eating and eating and no matter how much I barked they ignored me. I hate squirrels.

Maybe Uncle Bill can come over and shoot them. Say they were pretending to be turkeys.

I had to go to see Dr. Smith. I had a sore ear. He gave Zita some cream for my ear, It smells funny.

Emmet is making dinner. It smells good. Emmet drops stuff when he cooks. That is good.

They nearly forgot to feed me. Dinner was very late. I had to have lettuce from making dinner. That was good.

Tuesday 9 October 2012

Day Eighty-Four

Niamh had a bad day. She left her wet running shoes in her locker and it smelled so badly her nose stopped working.  Good thing I was not there. I have a much better nose than Niamh.

She is going to toe dance to make her feel better. She will buy a smoothie to drink between her two classes. Niamh like smoothies, but not grass smoothies. They are for squirrels she says.

Emmet and Zita are at school.

Emmet is writing about a dark heart.  He has read this book before. He is tired of it.  It is better than the kabillion page poem lying about why the Romans were better than the Greeks he said.

They read silly books in university I think. They should read Call of the Wild. It has dogs in it.

Craig is reading about a detective in Quebec. He has a dog too. It must be a good book.

Monday 8 October 2012

Day Eighty-Three

Saw a squirrel on my walk this morning  and ran away to catch it. It ran up a tree and I got in trouble. It was a mistake and I was sad.  When I got home I got up on to the bed and slept beside Craig untill he got up to throw my Red Ball.

Maybe every one will forget.

Sometimes squirrels get the better of me.  I don't know why.  It is embarrassing. Craig understands he says he has done some embarrassing things too.  I don't think it was squirrels.  Zita says it was before her time and she is not responsible.

Uncle Bill would know.  But he is too good at keeping secrets,  He knows I am a mountain goat. He promised not to tell anyone. That is good.

Paul is going to England. Heather's house must be broken again. Heather's house is made of chocolate bars Paul said.  Zita would like that.

We watched a Terry Pratchett movie.  They have huge elephants and even bigger turtles.  They are very silly movies. They are Emmet's favourites.   It is known.

Went for my walk.. Had to use the nose collar.  I hate my nose collar. It says I don't listen very well. It is embarrassing.  Saw the ducks.  They quacked at me. I hate ducks.

Sunday 7 October 2012

Day Eighty-Two

A very quiet day. Every one is busy getting Thanksgiving done.

They are having turkey. The kitchen smells very good. But I cant have any. Dr. Smith would be sad if I ate turkey and got an upset tummy. I will stick to beans. There are lots of beans. I will get some.

Uncle Bill tries to shoot turkeys. They hide from him.  He says he thinks the turkeys are smarter than he is. He bought his turkey again. That is sad. He should take me. I could find the turkeys. I have a very good nose. I can chase the ducks and make them fly. I bet turkeys are not as smart as ducks.

I had better walks today. Not so much pulling. Zita and I are both happier.

Zita and Emmet had the blowing machine out. It is very loud. They said I could not help. I bet I could.

Emmet stayed up all night talking to his friend at the university in America. I bet he drank all his ice tea.

Saturday 6 October 2012

Day Eight-One

I don't like Saturdays. Craig always goes off to his breakfast with his friends. They are all old too.  I have to wait for so long for him to come home and throw my Red Ball. It is not good. Today he brought home green beans from Mr. Nicastros. That is good. I like green beans,

I have learned to be a mountain goat.

Niamh and the twins were making pumpkin pies for the party dinners tomorrow. They went into the den and I climbed on them and got all of my feet on the top of the sofa. On top of the sofa is the best way to look out that window.  I can see all the way down the pond from that window. And my garden.

Niamh looked a me and said I was a mountain goat. Better than a duck.

Uncle Bill came over for cookies and then fixed Zita`s dryer which had exploded. Did not wake Emmet. Emmet likes to sleep.

When Emmet got up I was asleep on the kitchen floor. He gave me cheese. He went off to the ice tea store.

Niamh is toe dancing again on her new shoes. I hope she does not fall off her shoes. They are very pointy.

Mountain goats live out side and don't have their own duvets Emmet said. I will keep being a mountain goat secret.

Friday 5 October 2012

Day Eighty

It is a holiday. Except for Zita who had to go to the university to study.

Emmet, Sava and Chris have gone to the movies again. I did not get asked to go. Maybe they will bring me back a treat. Chips from the Hintonburger..

Maggie and Ollie have gone to their cottage for the holiday. It is only me against the Squirrels and the Racoons.

They are tearing down the house across the street. I don't know why. They are Loud. Squirrels live in that house. Ha.

Niamh and Cara went on a long bike ride. I did not get asked to go. I am needed here to make sure no one steals Craig Zita says. Who would steal Craig?  He is too stubborn and hard to train.

Niamh is silly. She said she was a duck. She said she was short and had big feet. Like a duck. That is why she toe dances so well.

She is not a duck. When I chase her she does not fly away. People are silly. It is known.

Thursday 4 October 2012

Day Seventy-Nine

I had a small problem with the ducks this morning. I got a "talking to".  It was worth it. They all flew away. Silly ducks.

Niamh is going to get new shoes for her toes. She just got underwear for her toes. I don't understand.

Emmet likes his new computer. He told me he will keep it safe from the squirrels. That is good. Emmet listens to me. He is not as stubborn as Craig. Emmet gives me cheese.

Niamh told me that in ten days I will be two. There will be a party and I can go to it. I hope there is cheese.

Zita is at school studying for an exam.  She will be home for my walk. She told me so. That is good. I will ignore the ducks.

We did not see any ducks so I was perfect.

Niamh has a holiday tomorrow. Emmet does too. He will sleep all morning. It is known.


Wednesday 3 October 2012

Day Seventy-Eight

Niamh had to go to the dentist today. I had my walk in the dark it was so early. No one out but us.

Lorraine came today. She likes throwing my Red Ball. I like Lorraine. Maybe she can help me train Craig. He is very stubborn.

Emmet got a new computer today. It is very light. He better be careful. Sometimes he reads on my patio. It is so light the squirrels will steal it. They would sell it to the raccoons. Raccoons are smarter than squirrels Uncle Bill says.


Niamh is late because her bus was full. She says some of the people on the bus are very odd.

Maybe Ollie or I should go with her. I have never been on a bus. Ollie says he has been on the Toronto subway. He must be very brave. Ollie has one blue eye and a brown one. Sometimes he looks very scary. He is big too. I have bigger teeth.

Zita is at school so Niamh is taking me for my walk. Craig says if I pull there will be no treats for me. That would be sad. 

I was perfect. I got treats.

Niamh got her hair cut. Not so much as my haircuts. Just a little. She had so much hair she could not keep her head up. She looks very pretty. I know these things. Zita says I am very pretty. It is known.

Niamh is talking to her dragon to do her home work. It must be a very small dragon.

Tuesday 2 October 2012

Day Seventy-Seven

Every one at school. Except Craig. We threw the Red Ball a lot. That is good.

He had to find papers he brought home from work. That took a while. They were in his briefcase where he put them. He is getting forgetful I think.

I had a good nap.

He said he filled out his name and pension number eleven million times. Maybe he won't forget them.

Niamh is toe dancing tonight. She got underwear for her toes. I don't believe it. People are very silly.

Emmet is off with his civil wars. He does not like Mr. Calhoun. He must be one of those people who don't smell right. Like the Black Dog with the White tail.

Uncle Bill is back. He was not eaten by lions after all. He saw lots of them - way too close he said. Elephants too. He saw Hippopotamuses. They live in their baths and they really really smell. Zita is wrong about baths.

Monday 1 October 2012

Day Seventy-Six

I had a very nice time with the twins. It was nice of them to ask me over. Niamh came over later. They said I was very good. I was.

When I came home I could smell cheese. Cheese everywhere.

Maybe I will stay for the next party. But it is hard to be very good when there is a lot of cheese around.

I like Mr. Nicastro's store. He has lots of smelly cheese. Zita says it is a dangerous place. That is why I go with her. It is always good to have a big black dog with you she says. It is true.

Ollie is back from Toronto. He can help us with the squirrels.

I had a nice walk this morning. The ducks are leaving to go on vacation. They should take the squirrels with them.

Zita said Sue mentioned that I had missed a day of my blog. I had hoped no one had noticed. Oh well.

Emmet came home from school and I had to chase him all around before he would give me my Blue Bone. Maybe Emmet will get his his own for Christmas. He will still steal mine. It is known