Day One Hundred and Eighty Two.

A quiet day. No visitors at all. I played throw my Red Ball a lot. And I slept on my warm duvet when Zita studied.

Craig read his books. He has lots of books. The present man brought him some yesterday. Craig said they were late Christmas presents for him. Ha.

I went on my walk this morning. It was a good walk. I did not pull too much Zita said. That is good.

Today is Niamh dace a long time night. Toe dancing and then even more dancing after that. After is not toe dancing she said.

She is reading a book by Mr. Shakespeare. Craig has a spear. It is even older than he is he said.

Zita got it for him when they were young. A long long time ago. It is known.

Niamh's book is very long. She said it has twelve nights. That is a long time for a book.

I do not read books. No one teaches dog's to read. That is sad.

Craig has lots of big old books with pictures. You do not have to read them. Just turn the pages.

I did not chase Emmet tonight. I know he is sore where they put holes in his side.

Chasing me would not be fair. I would catch him because he is too sore. He should go to see Dr. Smith. He would make him better. It is known.

Day One Hundred and eighty One

Niamh got home. Not too late. She bought lots of clothes. I thought she was dancing. Oh well.

Everyone is reading for their university. It is very quiet.

Niamh slept in. She did not wake-up until 1 o'clock. She thinks she is Emmet. It is known. It is not so quiet now.

Craig and I played throw my Red Ball a lot today. It is still warm. When it is warm I do not slip on the ice and hit the fence. that is good.

Uncle Bill came over. He brought Zita one of his Christmas presents.

It is a book about Irishmen. He said it was very funny. Zita thought it was funny too. She laughed so loud she woke me up from my nap on my warm duvet.

Gramma is coming over for dinner. It is not a cheese party. That is good. I am a bit tired. I went to bed late last night.

Craig moved more of the ice. He has a big ice breaker. It is a bit scary. I do not go near it. Just in case.

Now I will not loose my Red Ball. That is good.

Day One Hundred and Eighty

It is too quiet here. No Niamh. Way too quiet.

Craig read me a story. It said people way long ago people invented cheese. It was the first food people invented. That is good. Dogs like cheese. That is why dogs liked people way long ago. It is known.

It is still not cold. Zita went out to push all the ice away. I was sent to the car to help. I bark to much Craig said. Oh well.

I worry if my people are outside and I am not there. There are dangerous things out there. Wolves and very big Owls. Or Bears Emmet says. Or the possessed dog. I should be outside. it is known.

They just do not understand. That is sad. Oh well.

Niamh will be home tonight. Very late Zita says. I will stay up and wait.

I like to go to bed early. Only me likes that. Oh well.

Day One Hundred and Seventy Nine

I could not find Niamh this morning. She was not in her bed. I looked all over. I remembered. Niamh is far away with her dance friends. Craig laughed. I do not care. It is my job to know where all my people are. Ha.

Every morning I get up when Zita does. Then I go out side. Then I come in for my breakfast.

Then I find my green toy and I go and look in all the rooms to make sure everything is alright. It is best when I carry my green toy with me.

It is important I know what is going on in my house. It is my job.

Sometimes Zita comes with me. After that I go outside again to make sure the squirrels are gone then I come in and wait for Zita to finish her coffee so we can go on my walk.

It is good to know what is going to happen next. That makes me happy. Dogs like everything to be normal. It is known.

Emmet went to the Hinton Burger last night. He knows his way home from there so he will not get lost. That is good.

Craig and Zita had Indian food last night. Emmet says it is too spicy for us. He gave me a carrot treat. That is good.

Craig and Emmet and Uncle Bill are going to a movie next week. They go to loud movies.

Me and Zita and Auntie Louise like quiet movies. It is known.

The Black dog with the White tail came on my sidewalk tonight. He thought I would not see him. I did and scared him away. He is a nasty dog. I do not know why. He is possessed. It is known.

Day One Hundred and Seventy Eight

We drove Niamh to the bus so early that there was no sun. Then we went for my walk in the dark.

Craig was still asleep when we got home. Oh well.

Niamh is gone way away. Zita and Emmet are at their university all day. Craig and I stayed home. It is not nice outside today.

Uncle Bill came over to keep Craig out of trouble. They drank coffee and ate sandwiches from Mr. Nacastro's cheese store. And a big sausage. None for me. Oh well.

I had a nap on my warm duvet.

Emmet is going to see a movies with his friends. They will have chips and hamburgers. That is what they do. Like my Red Ball I think.

It rained today. That is silly. It is winter. Craig says the weather will be sillier from now on. Oh well.

I like weather. Not too hot. I do not like too hot. The spring is nice. I get to help with the garden.

Day One Hundred and Seventy Seven

Zita said I am a big help moving the cars. She said I could be a chauffeur. That is silly. I can not push the pedals. I would run into something. Uncle Bill would laugh.

We had to get up so early for my walk that there was no sun. I went back to bed. Like Emmet.

Emmet got up too early and went back to sleep too.

He is learning all about generals who win their war sitting under a tree. He says it is confusing because all the fights have two names. Oh well.

Craig and I threw my Red Ball a lot today. It was not cold. I went to the garden too. I was tired today. Lots of running catching My Red Ball.

Niamh is very excited. She is going far away for her dance contest early early tomorrow. To a big hotel. On a nice bus. With her nice dance friends. It has a nice bathroom. That is good.

She will not have to take me or Ollie to eat nasty people. That is good. I bet they do not taste good. It would not bother Ollie. Dr. Smith would be sad if I got a sick tummy.

I am going to go to bed early tonight. It is known.

Day One Hundred and Seventy Six

Emmet had to get his flu shot today. I do not like shots. He said it did not hurt. That is good.

Lorraine was here today. She threw my Red Ball a lot. She is not as stubborn like Craig. He is very stubborn. I had to bring my Red Ball in the house before he would throw it again. Oh well.

Emmet did not sleep last night. When he came home he went back to bed. I was very quiet. I did not bark at all. Except for the snow machines on my street. I am a big help. That is what dog's do best. Be a big help.

Niamh is a dance helper tonight. That is good. She is a good helper. Just like me.

Craig had to get new tires. They are black and make funny noises. Silly Craig.

Niamh is going far away for her dance contest this week end.

Dogs can not go she said. Too many people. All dancing. Someone might step on my paw and then Niamh would have to hit them on the nose with her toe shoes. That would be sad.

She will have a good time. It is known.

Zita has to get up very early tomorrow. That is when university starts. That is silly. Oh well.

Day One Hundred and Seventy Five

I almost lost my Red Ball.

I was in the garden after my walk, Zita threw my Red Ball. It went into a big pile of snow. I looked and looked. I finally found it. Zita helped. I was a bit snowy after. Oh well.

I helped moving the cars this morning. I was a big help. Zita always gets me to help move the cars.

Craig had to drive Niamh to school this morning. Zita drove Emmet to his university. Lots of moving cars.

We opened a new peanut butter today. I got some. That is good.

Craig and Emmet like peanut butter. They eat a lot of peanut butter sandwiches. I always get some. That is good.

I was tired and had a long nap this afternoon. Then Niamh came home and I had to chase her all around the house. She stole my blue bone. I caught her. She gave back my blue bone. That is good.

Then she had to go to dance. More toe dancing she said.  I am going to wait for Emmet to come home and chase him. Ha.

They put the other chair back where it was. The Christmas tree scared it away. I am glad it is back. It is a nice chair.

My living room is all the way back the way it is supposed to be. That makes me happy. It is known. I gave everybody kisses.

Day One Hundred and Seventy Four

Everybody is back to school. Except Craig and me.

It is very cold out. Niamh got a drive to school so she would not freeze into ice. That would be sad.

Zita was writing today so I got on the warm duvet to help. Everybody needs help writing. They always ask me. I am good at it. It is known.

Zita said she is going to be finished her university when the summer is here. That is good. Craig said then we will have a big cheese party. That is good too.

Emmet wore his new warm shoes to school today. His feet are still warm. He was happy.

Craig needs new tires. You can see inside them. Zita says this is not good. She is right. He will get stuck in the snow and freeze into ice. Silly Craig.

Niamh is toe dancing again. Her toes will get cold.

She was late tonight. She had to take another bus. She says there are some nasty people on buses.

Emmet does not go on buses. He says she is right. She should take me. I would fierce bark at them. If she took Ollie he might eat them. Oh well.

Day One Hundred and Seventy Three

I had a very long walk this morning. It was not so cold. I did not see the owl. It was a good walk. When we got home Craig was awake and threw my Red Ball.

Then they had coffee and I had to wait. Oh well. Then I had a nap on my bed in the kitchen. I can see the door from my bed. I know if anyone goes out. They might take me along. That is good.

More snow. I nearly got lost when I jumped in a big pile to get my Red Ball.

The big scary machines are going to come and take the snow away. The machines are very loud. They have lots of very big trucks that follow them all over. They are loud too.

Niamh's cousin Lucy in Ireland reads my blog to her dog Tilly. Hello Lucy. Hello Tilly.

Tomorrow all the holidays are over. They all have to go back to school. That is sad.

Except Craig who is old and retired. And me.

I have to make sure Craig has exercise. That is why I have to make him throw my Red Ball for me. Zita told me. It is a big responsibility.

It is not easy being a dog. Especially in a house full of stubborn people. It is known.

Day One Hundred and Seventy Two

Saturdays are always quiet in the winter. Craig goes off for breakfast with all the old guys. Zita and I have a nice long walk. Niamh and Emmet sleep.

When we get home I have a nap on my duvet. It is warm. Zita makes more coffee. They are nice days.

Casey was visiting today. Casey is very big. His bark is even louder than mine.

The Black dog with the white tail walked down the other side of the street. He would not go on my corner. Ollie and Casey were sitting on my corner. They barked at him. He went away. Ha.

Emmet is writing an essay about some people telling other people what to do. All about when the old Queen owned all the world and painted it red. Red is a nice colour I think.

Her dogs will have a Red Ball. Not my Red Ball.

I lost my green ball. It bounced off my nose and over the fence. Oh well. I do not like the green ball as much as my Red Ball. It is known.

I went down the scary stairs and got on to Emmet's big bed. I was helping him with the essay. He was glad.

Emmet has his own fridge. There are no beans in it. Only ice tea. Oh well.

Niamh got her hair cut. It is not curly anymore. I have curly hair. That is good.

Day One Hundred and Seventy One

It is warmer today. My Red Ball is not stuck in the snow. That is good. I had to play with the green balls. They do not taste as good as my red Ball. It is known.

Jamie and I went for a nice walk this morning. We did not see the Owl. That is good. It was a very big Owl.

Jessie who teaches Niamh's dragon how to talk came over today. Jessie and Niamh went out to lunch. I did not go. I was too busy.

Dogs have lots of responsibilities people never notice. If I did not watch my corner who would? Oh well.

I was helping Emmet with an essay. I am a big help with essays. I always help Zita.

It is harder to help Emmet because he lives down the scary stairs. I help him when he comes up for tea and his peanut butter sandwiches.

Emmet got new shoes last night. He showed them to me. Real leather with fury stuff inside. He said they are very warm. That is good. It is cold walking to his university.

Niamh and Emmet got new slippers for Christmas. Niamh never takes hers off. They are very red. That is good. Emmet's are new too. They smell nice. That is good.

Craig and Zita have old slippers. Oh well.

Day One Hundred and Seventy

They have upset my day. Zita had to take Niamh to get a shot early this morning. I did not get to go on my walk. Niamh hates shots. So do I.

When Zita came home I had to wait and wait for my walk. Craig gave me a little bit of peanut butter cookie when he drank his coffe. It was good.

When I went for my walk it was so cold my Red Ball was stuck in the snow and I could not get it out. I had ice on my nose. It was very cold. I like my coat. It is warm.

My fur is growing back. Soon I will be as furry as Jamie. I will be warm then.

Silly Niamh has gone visiting the forest with her friend Zoe. Craig made her wear socks and take two pairs of gloves and her hat. I hope it is a forest with no wolves.

Emmet has to get new shoes. Real shoes Zita says. Made of leather and warm. Those are real shoes she says. They went to the store to get them.

Emmet says the Pope has red silk shoes. They would not be warm. Zita would not buy them. That is good. No snow in Rome just pasta Craig says.

Day One Hundred and Sixty Nine

Zita says we should do something good for our new year. I will try not to eat too much cheese.

I still can not find any new years. It is still all covered in snow. Maybe the new year is under the snow. Oh well.


I went for a walk with Jamie and Zorro today. It was a nice walk.

We saw a giant owl. I pretended not to see it. So did Jamie and Zorro. Owls make scary noises. I like my ducks better.

We put out food for the little birds. They need help in winter. We can help. That is good.

The nasty squirrels try to steal their food.

Zita got a food machine for the birds. The squirrels can not use it. Ha. Silly squirrels. They fall off. Ha.

We have big black birds who do not like squirrels. When they come and sit on my trees the squirrels hide. Ha.

Day One Hundred and Sixty Eight

It looks the same to me. Maybe they forgot to bring the new year. Oh well.

We stayed up very late last night.

Zita and Niamh and Craig and I stayed up and watch a scary movie. The Queen got turned into a bear. And there were dogs in it. The lady had hair just like Niamh's. It was in Scotland with castles.

Craig likes castles. He and Emmet always go to castles in Ireland. Castles are cold Zita says. I like my duvet. It is warm.

Emmet was downstairs with his friends from all over everywhere.

Emmet wants to be a Pope. He likes the hats he says. Silly Emmet. Those hats will fly off in the wind and you will have cold ears. Silly Emmet.

Craig says that is why popes live in Rome where it is warm and not windy. It is known

I had to have a bath today. I could not go outside after. Zita said I would turn in to Popsicle.

Before my bath Zita washed my towels and put them into the dry and hot machine so I would not be cold. Craig said I was spoiled. That is true. It is known.

We are having a party tonight. I will be careful.