Day One Hundred and Thirty Six

Craig says it is Saint Andrews Day. It is a day for all the people who pretend they are Scottish, like Craig and me.

He said we would eat porridge and scones. We did not. We ate the peanut butter cookies Niamh made last night. That was a better idea.

It was so cold we only went for a quick walk. I wore my tartan coat. My feet got cold. I went in and slept on the bed while Zita wrote her essay. That is good. The bed is very warm.

Silly Emmet came home from his university so cold he nearly broke in half. He had to chase me to get warm. Silly Emmet. Then he had his hot chocolate. He is writing essays too. He says he does not need me to sleep on his bed to help. That is good. There is only one me and I have two essays to help.

Zita is going to drive Niamh to her dancing store. Niamh said that if she walked her toes would break off when she jumped.

They did not take me with them and it is dark out. I do not like it when anyone goes out at night without me. I get very worried. Craig says I should not. I do. What does he know. There are dangerous things out at night. Giant squirrels Emmet says. I believe him.

When Zita comes home we are going for a walk. It is even colder tonight. I will wear my new coat. It is known.

Day One Hundred and Thirty Five

Zita made me a beautiful winter jacket. It is tartan. Now I can pretend to be Scottish like Craig. Craig says I can be MacPoppy-Tana.  Emmet says it is a cape. It is very nice and warm.

I need a jacket because all my fur was cut off and I get too cold.  Niamh says now I am skinny.

Craig says a long time ago a lady said you can never be to skinny or too rich.. It must have been said by a rich skinny lady.  I am a bit skinny but not rich. I don't have pockets to put money so I don't need it.  

I just need my family altogether and my Red Ball. I do not need money for that. That is good.

My tummy is getting better but I am sleepy. That is good. Zita is writing more essays and needs a dog sleeping beside her to help.  I am good at that.

I caught Emmet again last night. I think he let me catch him. He said I looked sad without all my furry fur.

I am not sad. I just get scared when my family leaves me somewhere strange. I worry that they will forget where they left me. They did not forget. That is good.

Day One Hundred and Thirty Four

I am going right now in the car to the make me beautiful for Christmas store. I am going to try not to bark a lot. But it is hard because going to the make me beautiful store is scarey.

I am home. I do not like going to the make me beautiful store. I do not have any fur left and my tummy is sore where my fur was all tangled. Zita and Niamh say I am very snazzy. I hope that is good.

 Zita says she is going to make me a coat to keep me warm. That would be nice. Craig says he can see my eyes again. I did not have any trouble seeing him.

I am very itchy. I hope Santa bring me presents now I am beautiful.  Craig says he is sure he will because I am such a good dog. That is true. I am.

I am going to bed early. Being made beautiful made me very tired. Night Night...  Craig says all the ladies in the house are beautiful. It is known.

Day One Hundred and Thrity Three

A very quiet day. This is the day that Zita and Emmet spend all their time at their university.

I stay home to take care of Craig. I make sure he gets his exercise throwing my Red Ball. If I was not here he would forget to eat. Except for his hard peanut candy that is not for dogs he says. Ha.

It is hard taking care of Craig. He does not listen so well. Maybe he is deaf. There was a squirrel on my fence this afternoon. It was eating my red berries. I jumped up and scared him away. I nearly caught him. I hate squirrels.

I am going to be beautiful. I am going to my make me beautiful store tomorrow. That is good. Niamh says I am so messy I look like Emmet. That is not nice. Emmet is nice I chase him.

If I did not chase him to his dinner chair he would not eat. Then he would get sick and Zita says she would kill him.

She would not kill him. She would make him make his own hot chocolate. He would be very sad if that happened. It is known.

Niamh is at toe dancing. Then she goes to her other dancing. She is always sleepy in the morning.

This morning I got Craig to throw my Red Ball before he had any coffee. I win. Ha.

Day One Hundred and Thirty Two

It snowed. When they opened my door there was snow everywhere.

I had to get up very early because our party guests went home. I got up to say good bye. When I went out to check for squirrels there was snow. That is good. I like snow. I dont like it when I get ice in my paws. I stick my face in the snow. Then I look just like Craig.

Zita says I really have to go to the make me beautiful store. That is true. Niamh says so too.

I won an award. We were playing throw my Red Ball and Craig said I won the stubbornest dog award. That is good. Zita says we are all stubborn. I won the award. Ha.

Craig says Niamh is going to turn into a popsicle because she does not wear her real jacket. That is not true. She would melt when she got home.

Emmet has a hat that covers his ears. People are not furry enough. That is why they get cold.

Day One Hundred and Thirty One

It is the day when they play football.  They have horses at the football game. That is good.

The cheese guests and all my family are watching the game in the den on the new bed. I got to get on the bed to watch the game. That is good.

Emmet and Craig and the cheese guest went to where they keep all of Emmet's favourite tanks.

Emmet wants a tank. I could ride in the tank and bark and no one would care. It is known. Then we could run over all the squirrels.  That is good.

Niamh got a Christmas present today. I can not tell anyone.  Christmas is a surprise. That is good. I do not like surprises. But Niamh says it is different at Christmas. Niamh knows all about Christmas so it must be ok.

We had a party and there was lots and lots of cheese on the little table.  I did not eat any. I was perfect. I got bean treats.  Niamh got lemon squares.

Day One Hundred and Thirty

Our Guests came today. They brought me a present. That is good. We had a cheese party. No one dropped any cheese. That is sad.

We had a good walk. We nearly forgot to check the cookie box.  We did. There was a cookie. That is good.

I went into the neighbour's yard and got very dirty. I had to get into the bath and wash my feet. Oh well.

The cheese guests are very nice. They are going to sleep in the den with the new pillows. I can not wake them up early. Oh well.

I saw the Bring Me a Parcel man today.  Christmas is coming Niamh say.  That is good. We have parties at Christmas. People drop things at parties. Craig says Mr. Newton is the god for dogs. He is right.

Day One Hundred and Twenty Nine

I won. I caught Emmet.

He had my new Red Ball. He ran away with it. I chased him and I caught him before he got to his chair. He lost. He laughed and laughed. He gave me back my Red Ball. Ha. Red Balls are hard to find.

I walked with Jamie this morning. I walk faster than Jamie. My legs are longer and he is slow. Jamie is a nice dog. He always smiles.

We got lots of new pillows and sheets for bed in the den for our cheese guests. I can not use them Zita says. Oh well.

Niamh stayed home today and did all her home works about all the plants, the air and water. She said it was interesting. I get my water from the tap on the bath tub.

Niamh got gold costumes for her dance. They do not fit me. That is good Emmet says. Emmet says I am just fine the way I am. Just like him.

Emmet and Chris and Sava went to their chips store after their university. Then they went to an expensive donut store. Emmet is saving his for later. Silly Emmet.

I had a good walk. No nose collar. That is good.

Day One Hundred and Twenty Eight

Zita went and got her Christmas hair cut. When she came home she had a New Red Ball for me.

Zita has a very good hair cut store. It has Red Balls too. My make me beautiful store does not. Just combs and brushes. Too bad.

I have a new bouncy Red Ball. My paw is ok now. Craig says I must have hurt it running into the fence chasing my Red Ball. He says I am not very careful when I chase my Red Ball. That is true.

Catching the Red Ball is important. Like catching Emmet when he takes my blue bone and hides. I always find him. He has to go to his chair for his dinner or he will be in trouble and Zita will not make him tea. I know this.

I need to go to my make me beautiful store now my paw is fixed. Christmas is coming you know. Niamh tells me this every day. You need to look beautiful for Christmas or you do not get presents Zita told me so.

The bring presents to you man is very nice. He does not mind when I bark. He has a great big dog too. Bigger than me he said. That is nice for him.

Day One Hundred and Twenty Seven

I cut my paw. It does not hurt but Zita says she might take me to Dr. Smith.

They are making the house very clean for the cheese party guests. That is good.

Everyone was busy today. Lorraine threw my Red Ball. Lorraine said I had chewed my Red Ball so much it does not bounce so well. That is sad. Oh well.

Emmet is writing all about bad king John. He lost all his money in the river. That is what happens when you are bad. He ate two much and died. Ha.

Niamh is studying and dancing. I am not chasing her. She is studying her plants.

Craig is counting Emmet's words. I do not know why. Maybe if there are too many words it will be too heavy to carry to his university.

They made sandwiches tonight because Zita is at the university. Nothing dropped. too bad.

Niamh and Craig took me for my short walk. They said I was pretty good. I like being pretty. 

Day One Hundred and Twenty Six

A nice day. I nearly had good walk. Oh well.

Craig and Zita went out to get Niamh's lost bus. I got to guard the house. I get an extra peanut butter treat when I guard the house. That is good. I like peanut butter.

Zita is at the university for a long time today. Craig gets to help with dinner. He makes the beans shorter. Sometimes the too long parts fall on the floor and I get them. That is good. I really like beans. They are crunchy.

Niamh is toe dancing today. My Red Ball does not bounce very well. I need a new Red Ball.

Craig says I am a rascal dog. I get too hot laying on the bed. I like the bed but I get too hot on it. I like the floor. I like my floor bed too. I chew on it and get into trouble. It is still a nice bed. Not too hot. That is good.

Emmet is always cold. Niamh is always hot. Niamh never has socks. She must have lost them. She only has underwear for her toes.

Emmet has smelly slippers. That is good. I can always find them. Ha.

Day One Hundred and Twenty Five

I had a perfect walk this morning. I was perfect. There were ka-billions of things to smell. It is getting cold out side. I like the cold. It makes my tail wag.

There were people walking in the pond. That is not right. It is the duck's pond. Those people are trying to steal it. The ducks would be sad.

When they come back I will tell them. It is hard to talk to ducks. They fly away when I get close. Silly ducks.

The package man comes to see us. Christmas is coming. Niamh loves Christmas. She plays Christmas music when she and I are alone in the house. She dances too. That is fun. I help her dance. I chase her when she dances. That is good.

Day One Hundred and Twenty Four

They put the Christmas lights up on my patio. They did not need my help. That is too bad.  I would be a big help. I would hold the rope with all the lights. I would not chew it. I like to help. But sometimes it does not go so well. Oh well.

We have lots of Christmas lights on my patio trees. I like the Christmas lights. They are pretty. When they are on the raccoons do not walk on my patio. We can all see them. Not just me.

Niamh and the twins went present shopping   They got me a present. That is good. I like Christmas

We are having guests next week. I know we will have a party with cheese. That is good. I like cheese.

Craig is cleaning the den. I am going to the beautiful dog store to get my Christmas trimming.  Craig and Emmet need trimming too I think.

I have been helping with all the essays. I have my pillow at the end of the bed.  I do not go to Emmet's bed room to help him.  It is way down the scary stairs. He plays his music too loud for me to have a nice nap I think.

Craig was happy. Some of his teams won. I had a good walk.  No nose collar.

Day One Hundred and Twenty Three

The cat came and lay down on my patio. It would not move. I was very upset. Zita went out to scare it but it ignored her too.  She is going to get the water gun that looks like an elephant. A wet cat. Ha

Emmet is going to make me a Ballista. That will take care of the cat he said. I dont know how. It is something Emmet learned from the Punics at the university. Maybe it is to catch their elephants and then they can step on the cat. Just like the lions Uncle Bill saw. Just smaller.

I am sure it will work. Emmet says we can build one in the spring. No body sells them. Not even Mr. Lee Valley. Oh well.

Zita and Emmet got to use the blowing machine today. They wont let me help. So I bark at it. Ha.

Everybody is writing. Niamh, Emmet and Zita. Craig just drinks coffee and writes on their essays. I dont know why. He should get his own essays.

I am a big help with Zita's essays. I get up on the bed and have a nap. She does not have to worry about squirrels sneaking up on her when I am there.

I am going for my walk. Maybe we will go where the nice people leave biscuit treats for me.

They are going to have pizza from Mr. Tony's store. I dont get pizza. I get carrot treats though. That is good.

Day One Hundred and Twenty Two

Niamh had a holiday today. She went shopping for costumes. For her dance party at Christmas. I did not get to go. I would be good at shopping. I do not get to practice. That is sad.

I had to stay here and make sure Craig and Emmet ate their breakfasts. They are lazy.

Emmet would only take one piece of cheese and Craig would just have coffee. If they do not have good food there is nothing for them to share with me. That would be sad. So I stare at them until they have real food. And give me the little bits leftover. Then we can go and throw my Red Ball.

Zita gives me carrot treats when I do this. That is good.

Zita came home at lunch time. She is writing another enormous essay for her university. When she writes I get on the bed and have a nap. It always helps writing if there is a sleeping dog beside you. Emmet says that is why they let sleeping dogs lie.

I do not like that saying. Dogs always tell the truth. It is known.

Squirrels do not tell the truth. Emmet says some people hate the truth. They believe in polls instead. They are wrong. People are silly. They need dogs or things would fall apart. The squirrels and racoons would take over.

Day One Hundred and Twenty One

I am going to my barbershop store.  Everyone says I am getting shaggy. Zita says she can not see my beautiful eyes. There is too much hair. It is in two weeks.  I had to make my appointment with Miss Mai. She is kind.

We went for our walk by the canal this morning.  The kind lady left biscuits for me.  I scare the squirrels away for her.  That is good.

We met another Bouvier today. He was in a car. He has probably forgotten how to bark I think.

Craig and Paul went and got my big bag of dog food.  I had run out. I might have starved. I did not.

Paul took Craig's old computer. That is good. We have too many computers. Too much time looking at computers. Not enough throwing my Red Ball. It is known.

Emmet has to eat more or Zita will kill him she says. Emmet forgets to eat. Chris and Sava have to take him to the hamburger store so he will remember.  They should get him some poppies.

Day One Hundred and Twenty

Zita saw Jamie and Zorro. They did not talk about Emmet.

 Jamie looked into the big hole. He could not see any squirrels. Too bad.

Craig and uncle Bill and Emmet went to the movie about the sky falling. They did not forget. That is good.

It was a very good movie.  They ate popcorn with way too much butter. They laughed a lot Emmet said. Next time they will go out for more food that is bad for you. They are silly.

There were no dogs in the movie. Emmet says that is good. In movies the good dogs always die. That is sad.

Lorraine came and threw my Red Ball a lot.

Emmet is sad. He says he has to take over a country filled with gold. He has to do this before he is twenty years old. He says if Mr. Pizarro could do it he should too. He said it is hard to find a country to take over now with out some one getting upset.

Mr. Pizarro was lucky Emmet says. I do not think the country was lucky.

They are making another big hole down the street. People like to be very busy. I like watching my corner. The black dog with the white tail walked on my side of the street. I barked a lot and he ran way. Going to play with the squirrels. It is known.

Day One Hundred and Nineteen

Cold today. Niamh had a headache this morning so Zita drove her to school so she could sleep in.  I sat in front of her door until she felt better.

She lost her lunch bag. She should a nice silver bowl like mine. She would not lose that. It is too nice.

Emmet finished writing all about Mr. Din and all his water. He says Mr. Din was a better man. Better than what? People are confusing. Especially my people.

Craig and Uncle Bill and Emmet are going to the movies tomorrow. If they do not forget. Craig and Uncle Bill are very old. They had to wear poppies to remember.

I saw Jamie yesterday. We still can not talk about Emmet. His person teaches Emmet about the very old war. Not with the punics, it is about the broken house war. I dont think she would mind knowing that Emmet going to the movies with Uncle Bill. Oh well.

We threw the Red Ball a lot today. That is good.

They have dug a very big hole where the house across the street used to be. Maybe the squirrels will fall into it and not get out. Ha.

Day One Hundred and Eighteen

I was the most perfect dog in the whole world this morning. Zita told me so. That is good.

She had to to to university all day because testing time is coming. She and Emmet have lots and lots to write. Emmet is writing about Mr. Din who brings water to soldiers and is very brave.

Niamh is learning all about what makes life good for animals. She said they do not talk about Red Balls. That is too bad. I need a new Red Ball.

After school Craig drove Niamh to the fancy store. She got new underwear. She did not want Craig to help her choose. Oh well.

Emily is sick. Her mom borrowed Craig's car. Emily has a hat with ears and I did not recognise her when she got into the car. So a barked a lot. She did not look like Emily I thought she was going to steal Craig's car. Oh well.

Craig took a long time to throw my Red Ball this morning. It took a very long time to make his coffee.

He says he needs a new coffee holder. I dont know why. Maybe the new one would not leave all the coffee in the bottom of the coffee cups. Then he could throw the Red Ball more and not fuss with the coffee holder. That would be good.

He should drink nice cold water from the bath tub tap like me. It is known.

Day One Hundred and Seventeen

Airplanes flew very fast over my house this morning. They were very loud.

Craig said they were to remind every one about the people who died in the wars. That is why this is a sad day Emmet says.

He said dogs were in the war too. Where my ancestors lived was in the middle of many wars. He said Bouviers often helped the soldiers. That is good. We like helping.

I am glad our soldiers made sure we did not have wars here for a long time. That is good.

Craig's dad had to take his airplane and go far away to fight in his war. Going far away is not nice.

I would not like it if they went away. I do not like it when they go out a night without me.

I like it when all my people are right here in the house where I know where they are. It is known.

I can only find one of my Red Balls. It is not so bouncy anymore. The squirrels stole the other one. I can smell them.

They try to hide but I know where they are. Craig's shirt says Winter is Coming. It is true. I can smell it too. Maybe they will freeze. Ha.

Day One Hundred and Sixteen

Saturdays Craig goes off with his friend Paul for breakfast. I stay here to guard the house.

Zita has to go the her university for her exam. I am in charge of the house. Emmet is asleep. The squirrels could run away with him and he would not wake up. It is good I am here.

The squirrels from the dead house have to find new homes far away. Some people worry that the squirrels are homeless. Ha. Wait for the squirrels to move to their house. Ha. People are very silly.

A man was digging in the empty pond. I barked at him. He should not be in the pond. The pond is for the ducks.

Niamh said he was digging for pirate treasure. He will find an old bicycle. I saw a person push it into the pond. At night. Maybe he was a pirate? It is not a good treasure.

Emmet says tomorrow is the day we remember all the people who were in the wars. Emmet says we remember Craig's dad and the old Colonel. We have all their medals on the wall in the den.

The old Colonel left Emmet his special sword. It is Emmet's room. Craig has his dad's airplane book. It smells sad and scared. That is too bad.

Everybody buys poppies Zita says to remember. They do not buy me. I am not for sale Zita says. That is good.

They should get Craig's Mom a lot of poppies to help her remember. She says she forgets a lot. She always forgets I am a lady dog. Oh well.

Day One Hundred and Fifteen

We went for my walk this morning. I will not go by where the house used to be. It smells wrong. I will not let Zita go there. Squirrels lived in the roof of that house and now it is bad. We went down the other street. That was a good street.

Lots of people came to get the papers. I hardly barked at all.

Uncle Bill came over. He bought some meat for a dinner part he is having. He says he should bring his rifle to protect it.  He brought sticky things to have with their coffee. I went to sleep. They talked about politics. I went back to sleep.

Mr. Bill came over to take pictures of the dead house from Niamh's window. Mr. Bill takes good pictures even of dead houses Craig says.

Uncle Bill and Craig and Emmet are going to the movies next week and will eat chips and pop corn. And not tell anybody.

Niamh is off dancing till late. Sometimes Zita and I go and get her in case the dog with the white tail is out at night.

Zita has an exam tomorrow. I thought people had Saturdays to stay home and throw my Red Ball. I do not think this is fair.

Day One Hundred and Fourteen

We had a very busy day.

The big machine started to tear down the house across the street when Niamh got up. When Emmet got up it was gone.

Now the squirrels will not have a house. Ha.

The big machine was very noisy but it did not wake Emmet up.

Emmet has to read another Roman book about a person turned into a donkey. I would not like to be turned into a donkey. Donkeys live out side. I would not like that.

The men who bring the papers are late today. It is confusing when things dont happen when they are supposed to.

Mr. Bill has a new book with his pictures of Jamaica. It is a very nice book. It has some pictures of dogs in it. None of me or Ollie or Maggie. Ollie and Maggie live in Mr. Bill's house.

The mailman brought parcels today. That is because Christmas is coming. It is known.

Paul came over for a visit. He is back from England. He did not get lost. He is old too.

Day One Hundred and Thirteen

We got up early.  There was frost on the grass beside the pond. I like that. It is crunchy under my feet. That is good.

Mr. Obama made a speech last night. He said he did not need another dog. That is too bad. I think he could use a very fierce dog. Emmet thinks so too.

Craig said if he won that election he would get another dog. Craig likes dogs.

Niamh went to university with Zita today. She went to lunch and bought a sweater. That is what you do at university she says. Emmet says that is not true.  I do not get to go to university so I do not know who is telling the truth. Too bad for them.

Chis and Marissa came over to see Emmet after university. They were all very tired. Their new box game made them stay up late again. They are silly.

When Lorraine was here Craig went out. I do not like that at all. I barked at him. He went anyway.

What happens if he goes out and gets lost? If I am not there he will not find his way home. The racoons will get him. He is getting old. I am not old. My fur was always grey.

Zita is going to university tonight. Craig and Emmet and Niamh will have sandwiches. Zita will tell them to put vegitables on the table. I will see if they do. They need help to pay attention. It is known.

Day One Hundred and Twelve

A busy day Craig says. Emmet and his friends get their new box game.

The Americans finish their game tonight. Craig says they will not have real have winners. They are too angry. Like me and the Dog with the White tail.

Emmet is going to stay up late with his game and will be grumpy tomorrow morning.

Craig says I am grumpy when I wake up. That is not true. I just like barking at people when I wake up.

Everyone is at school. Except Craig. I had a long nap.

Craig had to wake me up. I was dreaming so much I was barking. I do not know what I was barking at. I do not understand dreams. It was probably squirrels.'

When no one is here Craig plays bagpipe music. It is good music to bark with I think.

Day One Hundred and Eleven

I nearly starved to death this morning. Everyone forgot to feed me. I lay in the hall and cried and cried.

Finally Zita sent a message to Craig. She asked him if he had fed me. He said no. Oh dear! Zita said. It was not too late. I recovered. That is good. I had some peanut butter too.

I get to walk Niamh to the bus every morning. It is a very important job. I get very excited you know.  If she misses the bus she would be late for school. Niamh really likes her school.

I like jobs taking care of my people. Sometimes I get so excited I pull too much and Zita's arm gets sore. That makes us sad. That is too bad.

Craig went Christmas shopping today. He said things were on sale. He did not say what he got. Craig loves Christmas surprises and never tells anyone about their presents. Not even me.

Emmet is writing about India and men who wanted to be kings but died. Lots of people die in Emmet's books. That is sad. He should read happy books.

Chris came over when his university was over today. They are downstairs. They are waiting for their new box game. They and Sava will be silly about this. It is known.

Winter is coming. Craig has to find all the gloves in the big blue box. I am going to help. I like helping. It is known.

Day one Hundred and Ten

Squirrels were trying to eat my pumpkin. On my porch. I barked and barked. They ignored me. Craig threw a rock at them and they ran away. I hate squirrels.

Maggie came over to make sure they did not come back. Maggie hates squirrels too.

There was a car race today. They had lots of accidents. That is a silly sport. It took forever for Craig to get up and throw my Red Ball.

It is cold today. Zita put fur on Niamh's new coat so her ears will not get cold. I already have fur to keep my ears warm. People are not very well made I think.

Not all of Craig's football teams lost today. That is a surprise.

Niamh studied all morning. Niamh knows all about plants now. I hope she knows all about beans. I get bean treats. Beans are good for you.

I saw Jamie today. Jamie has more fur than me. Jamie has a tail that curves over his back. He says he is very warm in winter. Too warm in the summer he says.

Emmet is studying again. He likes studying he says. That is good. He has a lot of books to study Craig says.

Day One Hundred and Nine

Craig went out last night to get Niamh. I did not like that. I was sad.

I get very upset when my people go out at night. They don't know all the dangerous things out there in the dark. They don't see very well in the dark. I do. They should take me. I would try not to bark. I would try very hard.

The back dog with the white tail is out at night. I can smell him. Sometime Ollie sleeps outside. The black dog with the white tail is afraid of Ollie. Ollie has one blue eye. He chews on big bones until they are all gone.

Some time when everyone is asleep I go to my watching window and look out. There are so many things out there. Cats, racoons, rabbits skunks, rats and people wearing hats. I do not like hats. I can't see their faces when they have hats on.

Emmet has swords. That is good. I have my blue bone. When I have my blue bone I am very fierce. It is known.

Today is Niamh's dance all-day day. She will come home after my walk. That is good.

Day one Hundred and Eight

I had a good walk. No squirrels. Just rain. I was very wet and a bit dirty from jumping in puddles.  Oh well.

Emmet had a test today on the Romans again. He said in Rome if you were in charge some one would poison you. Or stab you.  People are hard to understand. Emmet says he is going to be in charge. He better be careful of his pasta I think. 

Uncle Bill came over. He brought lunch from Mr. Nates. It smelled very good. Zita said it was probably not good for you. They ate it all anyway. They laughed a lot. Zita says Uncle Bill is a very silly man. She is right.

One of my Red Balls bounced over the fence. Craig would not find it. That is bad. The squirrels might find it.  Craig says Niamh will get it before they do. I hope so.

Niamh has gone to her friend's house and Emmet is over at Chris's house. It is not broken any more he said. That is good.

I am here taking care of Craig and Zita. They are quiet. Writing about important things. I will have a nap. That is good.

Day One Hundred and Seven

A rainy day.

We had lots and lots of people for costume night. I was very good. Everybody said so. Only a few little people were scared of me. I am kind of big. I wagged my tail a lot so they were not scared anymore.

Emily and Cara had costumes. I did not know them when they came to my house. Then they talked. I knew who they were then. I wagged my tail for them too.

Niamh got lots of candy to share with Zita. I can not have candy. I would get a sick tummy. Dr. Smith would be sad.

Emmet went to the dentist again today. No candy for him Zita says.

Lorraine threw my Red Ball lots of times today.

Craig and Emmet and Uncle Bill are going to go the Mr. Lincoln movie. Then they will know how to divide houses too Emmet said.

I don't know why they would want to know that. We have a very nice house. So does Uncle Bill.

People are confusing. It is the university that does that I think. Emmet says he learns new things every day. He and Zita have to write lots and lots for the university. I think new things can be confusing.

I had a very good walk this morning. No cars. No squirrels. That is good.