I went to work with Mommy today. It’s some stupid holiday, so Thomas the Mailman didn’t come, so I didn’t get a mailman treat. And Mr. Ted didn’t come in, so I didn’t get to sit in his lap and get pet real gently and get a treat.
Then I had to work really hard to be super nice to the few people who did come to try to get the “I did the right thing” treat. I finally retired to my doggie bed that’s under Mommy’s desk. Pretty soon I started drifting off…
…and even in my dreams the treats just marched around me, out of reach. *sigh*
Monday was such a pretty day that I finally didn’t have to wear a sweater or my hoodie when I went outside. I went to work with Mommy and got my exercise following her everywhere. And I was nice to the few people who came in, too. I got some of Mommy’s hot dog at lunch along with some of my apple and pumpkin treats!
I usually ride in the backseat of our electric car. When Mommy first got the car, she called our other car “Car A” and this one “Car B.” It quickly became like a living thing with a name: Carbee. Daddy bought Carbee a big cover for the back seat. It hooks onto the back and front headrests and also hooks over the back windows. (I also know how to get into the front seat if I want to, but I don’t usually want to.)
Anyhoo, Mommy took my picture in the back seat. She knows I love to have my picture taken.
I hope you are having a good week and wish you a happy Tuesday.
Thanks to Miss Sandee at Comedy Plus for hosting Happy Tuesday Blog Hop!
First, thanks to Angel Brian, who is hosting Thankful Thursday, as well as Angel Sammy for the picture every week!
I love to dance, and sometimes I think about how Angel Lexi help Daddy and Mommy with their dance students. Maybe I could do that too.
Dance Lessonby Xena Schnauzer Princess
Arlene, keep your eyes from closing. Watch his lead so you don’t go boing. Arnold, your legs are too far apart. Bring then together or you might fart.
You both, your timing is just all wrong. You’re not listening to the song. I give up, you’re hopeless, I’m going home. You can pay for your lesson over the phone.
The End
Xena: I’m thankful that Miss Marie Cris rubbed my tummy every day she was here. I even started throwing myself back in the baby hold in her lap! That took a lot of trust.
Chia: I’m thankful that Mom brushes our teeth (almost) every night at 6:00. I don’t want to have to go get put to sleep while the dentist cleans them.
Lucy: I’m thankful for all the people who come into the church and talk nice to me and pet me. I smile at them and wag my tail, too.
We’re still waiting to see what happens here — the forecast keeps changing. Everything from snow with ice on it, then more snow on it, to just ice, to nothing. Guess we’ll know when it happens! Hoping everyone has a good weekend without too much (or any) snow and ice.
Lucy: First, thanks to Angel Brian, who is hosting Thankful Thursday, as well as Angel Sammy for the picture every week! I didn’t get in on the sister photo poem action last week, so I get to do the poem all by myself today. I’m not in the picture, either, but read on and you’ll find out why.
Snitched Onby Lucy
My sisters found out what I did Covered with mud playing with a kid. So they turned to AI to snitch on me. But it didn’t work. As you can see, That dog looks not a bit like me!
This is me (and my little sis, Xena):
Xena: Hey Lucy, thanks for including me in your picture. You’re a good big sister and I’m thankful for you. Chia: Are you thankful for me, too, Xeb…er, Xena? Xena: Sometimes. But especially when we play together. And I’m thankful that our visitors from the Philippines are still here with us. Marie Cris holds me every night and rubs my tummy. Lucy: Yes, and I’m thankful that I get to sleep with Miss Kim every night. I’m also thankful that I had a good 10-year birthday yesterday. Xena: Yes, but Mommy’s a bit worried about you cause you ate that entire, 14 inch long braided chew stick yesterday – the one Mommy got you for your birthday and thought it would take you days to chew through. Guess she doesn’t know you that well, huh? Anyhoo, Chia’s keeping an eye on you while me and Mommy and Daddy are all at work today. Just have Miss Kim or Miss Marie Cris call us if you need us, OK? Lucy: OK, but I feel fine. I’m gonna hang with them today. In the meantime, we hope all our friends have a good Thankful Thursday!
Xena: First, thanks to Angel Brian, who is hosting Thankful Thursday, as well as Angel Sammy for the picture every week! This was a bit of a scary scene to jump into, so I asked Chia to help me. There was no way I was dragging puppy Fritz into this mess. Chia: You just didn’t want him on our blog again, Xepoo. Xepoo: I’m not Xepoo, I’m Xeboo, er I mean I’m Xena. And stop calling me that! Chia: Sure, Xeboo. Hey, folks, here’s our poem! *wags*
Snow FolkSoon Gone by Xena and Chia
Xena: Look at them all—snow-folk standing still, a thousand quiet noses sniffing winter’s will. Chia: They stand like a crowd that forgot how to move, each one shaped by gloom, gloves, and grooves. Xena: They don’t chase, they don’t bark, they don’t run— are these statues dreaming of sun? Chia: Each face is different, yet frozen the same, a crowd of friends who never woof our name. Xena: Some wear words on paper, some wear crooked smiles, each one here for just a little while. Xena: Do you think they know they won’t stay long? Chia: Everything melts, sister—that’s the song. Xena: They’ll vanish softly when the weather turns kind. Chia: Soon gone like footprints, like breath, like time.
The End
Chia: Hi four, Xeb..umm, Xena! We made a great team! Let’s do it again!! Xena: Hi four, Chia. Yes, we did, and no, once is enough, BOL. I’m thankful for the fun pictures Angel Sammy sends us every week. I think it helps make us a better team, too. And I’m thankful for the pretty weather here and my Mommy and Daddy and all our good friends and our great food.
Chia: Can I just say ditto? I’m thankful for the same things, Xe. And I’m real thankful that Connor, who you know lives downstairs right now, always agrees to go walking with Mom and to take me! (For our friends who don’t know Connor, he is the son of our brother Andrew’s long-time girlfriend, Jentry, and he lived here with them for a few years as a child.) (I didn’t know him then cause I wasn’t born yet.)
Lucy: I have to say, you two did a fantastic job with your poem and your thankfuls. I’m thankful I got to go to Sasha and Oliver’s house and visit with them for a couple of hours last Sunday. THey live just right around the corner. Mom went there to visit Miss Susan and took me! I hope we can get together again real soon. Me and Sasha are tight. *big wags*
Chia: I almost forgot! Miss Kim, who lives in the Phillipines, is coming to stay with us tomorrow for 10 whole days! Maybe she’ll take me running in the mornings again!!
Wishing everyone love and happiness, Xena, Chia and Lucy
My first thankful is for Angel Brian, who is hosting Thankful Thursday, as well as Angel Sammy for the great picture every week! *yawn* I had to get up early this morning, even before breakfast, so Chia couldn’t pull what she did last week, stealing my picture poem! As if I wouldn’t know!Now for the picture and my poem.
New River Apartments (or New Jersey, New York)by Xena
New York City is full with new folks moving there. There’s no more apartments and just enough air. The mayor said, “No more!” The Jersey folks, compliant, Turned back. But New Jersey refused saying, “No! You’re not fans of the Giants!”
They all hauled their boats to the river named Hudson After stopping at Costco to buy meat, fruit and onions, Plus all else they needed for in the river to stay. Now residents of neither, no state income taxes they pay!
The End
Xena: They shoulda just come to Tennessee. I heard that we don’t have to pay state income taxes here, either. Lucy: Have you seen the traffic on the way to work and back? It’ cause of all the new apartments going up and all the folks moving outa places where they have hurricanes! They heard it’s nice here, and it is! But I want to get home after work to have my supper and it’s really slowing things down! Chia: I think that looks like it would be fun to jump from boat to boat, saying hi to everyone and gobbling up whatever food is sitting out!
Xena: Oh wait! I almost forgot about our thankfuls! Let’s see…I’m thankful I got to go to work TWO times last week and again this week! And I’m thankful for the sunshine and time outside with Mommy.
Lucy: I’m also thankful for our time outside. I love to lay in the sun. And I love to run over to the nextdoor neighbors to visit with the kids. (They love me, too!) And I’m thankful that Mom ordered me a new name and phone number tag for my collar. My old one got lost. Hey, what do your tags say? Xena: Mine says, “Help me, I’m lost.” Chia: Mine says, “Oh Crap, I’m lost.” Lucy and Xena: *rolling on ground laughing* Yep, that’s so you, Chia! *still laughing*
Chia: Well, I guess that’s it for today folks. Have a great weekend and don’t get lost!
We are thankful for Angel Brian, who is hosting Thankful Thursday, as well as Angel Sammy for the picture every week!
Xena: I’m back in the saddle, as they say… Lucy: Xena, I really wouldn’t use that analogy after what happened last week. Xena: Geez, I’d almost forgotten about those horses chasing us. Anyhoo, I survived and am here with my poem about Angel Sammy’s fun picture (that I jumped into). Then we’ll all do our thankfuls! Here goes…
Yoga for Animalsby Xena Schnauzer Princess
Down Dog is fun to do. Mr. Bear tried it too, But he’s built a different way So did his yoga as he lay!
The End.
Xena: I’m thankful that I’m a dog, especially a schnauzer dog. That means I get to live with my Mommy and Daddy. (Bears can’t do that, unless they’re Teddy Bears.) And I’m thankful that the weather’s been so nice…no more bad thunder!
Chia: Yep, we do down dog every time we invite each other to play! I’m thankful Miss Jentry came over to visit with me last Sunday. Oh, and that the neighbor kids are back from their vacation AND are going to take care of me (and my sisters) this weekend while Mom and Dad go out of town for Mom’s birthday. I heard they’re staying at a place where there’s a horse farm. Kinda thankful I’m not going! Besides, I know they wouldn’t take me dancing with them, anyhow.
Lucy: I’m thankful, once again, that I got to go to work with Mom yesterday. I felt more like visiting this week, and I greeted and said goodbye to every single person who came through the door for their Al Anon meeting!
Xena: That’s it for this week. Hope y’all have a good, burr free, thunder free, horse free weekend!
Chia: It’s still my birthday month, woohoo! And Xena’s still lookin’ the other way (for real!) when I grab the picture for the Thursday poetry. So let’s start off with being thankful for Angel Brian, who is hosting Thankful Thursday, as well as Angel Sammy for the picture every week! Here we go!
Owl Delivery Plus by Chia
Mom! Owl Delivery you called is here. He says he’ll catch that mouse we fear. Miss Mousie’s smart, but so is Owl. He said he’ll need a grooming towel.
“A grooming towel?” my Mom replied. “Well, let him in with his supplies! Let’s see what Mr. Owl can do. It can’t be any worse than you.”
I hung my head, opened the door. Owl flew onto the entry floor. Mousie ran out and down the walk Then got grabbed up by a big hawk.
The towel’s to wipe the sidewalk clean; Here’s the terms on which we agreed. Thanks little Chia for today. If you’d caught Mouse I’d not got paid.
The End
Chia: OK, so it wasn’t so much a delivery as a service call. But that’s what I meant by “PLUS” in the title! Hmmm, wondering if Owl Delivery Plus really did come to our house. We haven’t seen hide nor poop from Mousy in a few days. Mommy read that mice can’t resist peanut butter, so she baited her new trap and all her old traps with Kroger cheap brand PB. Maybe Mousy likes the more expensive stuff and moved to a fancier house… hey, Xena, what do you have to be thankful for today?
Xena: I’m thankful I got to go to work with Mommy three times this week and *whispers* you didn’t get to go at all. Chia: Why do you think I can’t hear you when you whisper? I’ve got dog ears, too, you know. Xena: Oh, well, uh, I meant, you might run outside onto the busy road and get run over by a car. I, on the other hand, am well behaved and never do that kind of thing. I don’t pull on the leash, either, which is why I got to go for a walk with Mommy early this morning and you got put out in the dog lot by yourself. Chia: Grrrr. I just have more spirit than you! Lucy: Girls, this is supposed to be Thankful Thursday, not Snide Saturday. Let’s tone it down. I’m thankful for my walk this morning, and that we’re all allowed to sleep in the big bed with our folks at night. And also for Thomas the Mailman who comes to Mom’s work to give me good treats!
Xena: Lucy, you reminded me of one more thankful. Mr. Ted always came to the church to see me and give Mommy some papers with lots of numbers on it from Sunday. I like Mr. Ted almost as much as I like my brother Adam. Then someone else took his place. But Tuesday he came by just to hold me and pet me. Mommy helped me up into his lap and he talked sweet to me and gave me scritches in all my favorite places. He’s going on vacation, but told me he’d come back to see me when he gets back. *big wags*
Chia: I guess that’s a wrap for today, folks. Stay cool in this heat, and don’t let any little schnauzers push you around…gotta go!
Chia: I’m thankful for Angel Brian, who is hosting Thankful Thursday, as well as Angel Sammy for the picture every week. Let’s see what Angel Sammy has in store for us today. Oh, and you’ll notice I hopped into the picture! *whole body wags*
You Can’t Have “Be Mine”by Chia
I’m hiding out here from a schnauzer named Xena. She thinks she’s a princess and maybe a queena. Just me and my doxie, too pretty for words; Up here we both sit amongst wet pigeon turds.
My Bro Drew lives here with all of his stuff E’en though it’s too much he thinks “Never enuf!” And so it flows over and out and around Until none of his dumb things can ever be found.
Scaredy cat Xena won’t climb up this high To steal my dear doxie and then justify Her actions by saying I steal her stuffed toy. Heck, it’s just a schnauzer that gives her no joy.
What’s that I hear? It’s the dinner bell! It’s Mom who is calling, do you hear her yell, “Come home my dear jackshund, bring your brother too. You’ve got a new stuffie and fresh rabbit stew.”
The End
Xena: I don’t like your poem. I changed my mind. I want to do the poem this week. Chia: Too late! Everyone’s read it and you’ll look like a dork if you do that. Xena: *Trots into bedroom with a determined look on her face*
Lucy: Never mind her, Chia. It was a good poem and full of truth, too, BOL!
Chia: Yep. That’s why she didn’t like it. So whatcha got to be thankful for today, Lucy? Lucy: I’m thankful I’m allowed to sleep in the big bed, especially with all the storms last week and this week, too.
Xena, returning from bedroom with a picture: I am thankful that I went to work with my Mommy on Monday. I greeted a lot of people (who all liked me) and I worked really hard. When Miss Nancy finally got out of my chair, I hopped up and took a well-deserved nap.
Well, that’s all for today, folks. I hope Chia’s learned that she can’t be dissin’ me. I gotta go now and chase her through the house. XOX Xena
We’re thankful for Angel Brian, who is hosting Thankful Thursday, as well as Angel Sammy for the picture every week. Let’s see what Angel Sammy has in store for us today. Oh, and you’ll notice I, Xena, hopped into the picture!
No Dogs Allowed by Xena the Schnauzer
I work at a place where the big boss says, “No.” “No dogs allowed, nor cats, goats or pigs.” But I got hired, you know, by a goat in a wig Who said, “Don’t you worry, just go with the flow.”
Big Boss walked by while I was eating my lunch. His eyes ’bout popped out as he yelled, “Out, you, get out!” I made my eyes big and gave him my best pout. “Don’t be mad” I whined, ” I was just having brunch.”
“Out! Out!” he kept shouting and waving his hoof. “You’re eating my cousin or Great Uncle Dorn. “ When he lowered his head and showed me his horns I ran for the door without even a woof.
The goat, still disguised, knew this would happen So he’d set me up far away from the bull, With two ‘puter’s, paw cleanser, TP and desk full. I just need more beef liver with a real stiff Manhattan!
The end.
Chia: *rolling on ground* That’s the funniest poem I’ve ever read, Xeboo. Oh, and hey, Gracie’s here! I’m thankful for another chance to try to get her to be my friend and play with me!!
“Gracie”
Lucy: I’m also thankful for Gracie, and I’m thankful I got to go to work with Mom today. I’ll get to visit with Gracie when I get home. Oh, and I’m also thankful that the cat that attacked me yesterday didn’t hurt me worse, like scratch my eye. Instead, she bit the bottom of my ear and it bled and bled and bled. Mommy finally got it to stop bleeding but it still hurt. I didn’t know she had a teeny tiny kitten nearby or I would have stayed away.
Xena: I was there and saw it happen, Lucy. I’m sorry for you, and I’m thankful it wasn’t me. You didn’t even scream like I would have!! I’m also thankful that I get to sleep every night between Mommy and Daddy. I sleep with my head on one of their pillows and the covers up over me to keep me warm. Oh, and we’re all very grateful that Daddy bought Mommy a nice professional Dell laptop ‘puter after her last one died. We left her old one with the ‘puter repair folks. I wonder if they buried it…
We guess that’s it for today. Wishing everyone a great Thursday and weekend.
Lucy: I’m thankful for Angel Brian, who is hosting Thankful Thursday, as well as Angel Sammy for the fun picture every week. This week I’m also thankful that my little sister, Xena, handed over the controls to me to do the Thursday picture poem. As a thank you, I’ve included her in my poem!
When Pigs Danceby Lucy
I saw these baby piglets And how my heart did swell I knew the could be dancers; That they could do it well.
My Mom got them their outfits, My sis Xena taught them moves. I gave them lots of loving And moisturized their hooves.
Their very first performance Took the audience by storm. The crowd threw fruit and petals So again they would perform.
In time they got much bigger, And did not want to dance. They moved out to a pig farm Where they soon found romance.
Now they have their own piglets, As cute as they can be. Maybe some day they’ll learn to dance And come to visit me.
I’m thankful I get to go to work with Mom regularly now. I was so happy to see Pastor today that I was jumping up and doing twists in the air. I got a new yummy treat from Thomas the Mailman. I was excited and started to walk away, but remembered to go back over to his truck to thank him. He liked that. And Mom brought my cookies, too. I got rewarded with one every time I went outside to go potty. That helped me realize that I had to go potty a lot!
Xena: Like Lucy, I’m thankful that I’ve been going to work with Mommy a lot more. And I’m even more thankful that she’s not making me wear those horrid “Big Girl Panties” at work. Oh, and I’m thankful that the weather has been getting warmer during the day, like in the 60’s F.
Chia: I’m thankful that I’ve had a few more walks around the neighborhood because of the nicer weather. (Mom’s a lightweight when it comes to walking in cold and wind. She says she doesn’t want to get sick.) And I’m thankful that Mom took me and Xeboo to practice our Freestyle last Sunday. I heard we’re going again this Sunday too! Woohoo!
With *wags & wiggles & hops* Lucy, Xeboo, er, Xena, and Chia
I do hope Xena lets me do the poems more throughout the year. But this is my last one for January.
The Idjit and the Horseby Lucy
I saw that horsie coming and I squeezed my eyes shut tight But she made it o’re that idjit with a clearance oh so slight. Now I see this quarter horse not more than 14 hands. After she jumps this idiot he may be no more a man.
Poor guy. I wonder if this is some kind of punishment. *sigh* I’m thankful my Mom never punishes me. I always try to be a good girl. Once in a while I have messed up and she has scolded me, so I’m also thankful that she forgives me almost right away, too.
Chia: I’m thankful all that cold white stuff is gone from our yard. And I’m thankful that I get to pick between Andrew and Mom for where I sleep at night.
Xena: I’m thankful for…I don’t know. It’s not been a great week. I messed up at church last week on the carpet in the chapel and Mommy stepped in it and well, things went downhill from there. I mean, she didn’t punish me or anything, but, well, I may not be going back. Or I may have to wear my big girl panties if I do. I don’t know which is worse. And I’ve been wanting to sleep on the couch where I’m already curled up on a soft blankie instead of getting up and going into the bedroom with Mommy. Then I get cold or scared or lonely and go pound on the door to get let in. I guess I should have learned by now to not wake up my Mommy. It doesn’t go well. Is this the kind of stuff that happens when you’re only four months away from turning eight years old?
Chia: Now I’m also thankful I’m not Xena. Maybe Mom will take me to work instead!
Xena: Yep, Chia, I heard Mommy talking about when she’s going to take you.
Chia: When? Tell me! *wags*
Xena: When H-E-double hockey sticks freezes over. But she didn’t spell it, she said the word.
Lucy: I think (hope) that’s all we’ve got for today. Before we go, I want to thank Angel Sammy for the fun picture and, as always, I’m thankful for Angel Brian, who does such a great job at hosting Thankful Thursday.
As always, we give our thanks to Angel Brian who is hosting Thankful Thursday, as well as Angel Sammy for the fun picture every week.
Xena: Since I didn’t want to deal with a mess of baby pandas, I asked Lucy to do the poem this week. This is right up her alley!
Lucy: Thanks, Xena. And she’s right; I love babies of any kind. So let’s get this poem going!
Panda Sitting
I started sitting baby pandas And next thing that I knew I was planning a New Years party For baby pandas in the zoo.
They were so excited With the treats and toys and fun I had to watch them closely That no one took off at a run.
They rolled around and giggled And said I was their new Mom. I couldn’t be more happy; I love each and every one!
Thankfuls! Xena: I’m thankful that my Mommy is finally starting to feel better from that nasty flu that I hope flew away and isn’t scaring me with her hacking and coughing and blowing. Chia: I’m thankful I could be Mom’s therapy dog while she was sick. I stayed with her and cuddled her and I think I heard her say I’m her new favorite dog. Xena: No! I don’t believe you. You should be thankful I don’t bite off your tail for saying that! Chia: *grrrr* Lucy: Stop. Mom loves us all. And we’re all her favorite pups. Now be thankful I don’t lay on you. Xena (Mommy’s favorite), Chia (Mom’s favorite) and Lucy: We wish you a very happy and healthy New Year!
It was Thursday morning – the morning Lucy has started going to help Mommy at work every week – and Lucy refused to go. Mommy quoted an old song, saying, “It musta been something you I said.”*
Anyhoo, after I saw Lucy heading back to bed, I was halfway down the stairs even before Mommy decided I could go with her. I think my enthusiasm helped! I’m sure that Chia already knew there was no way in doggie purgatory that Mommy was going to take her!
Here I am enjoying lounging in a sun puddle.
Do you see the halo around my head? It must be ’cause I was in a church, right?
I greeted Pastor with soft woofs and big wag, and he was happy to see me, too. He pet me and said he had missed me. Then Thomas the Mailman came. Mommy opened the door so I could run to where he parked the truck in the parking lot right in front of the sidewalk to the church door you see in the picture. Mommy yelled, “Don’t step on Xena.” (One time he almost fell trying not to step down on me cause he hadn’t seen me up on the step to his mail truck!) Mister Thomas likes me and is always glad to see me and gives me a treat! He didn’t step on me.
After having a big day of running back and forth to Pastor’s office and checking everything out to be sure nothing had changed, I was pretty tired. As you’ve probably seen in the past I do love to sleep in this chair. I was just waking up when Mommy took my picture.
I think maybe I’ve paid my penance for being a naughty girl at the church and I’ll be allowed to go back again. Besides, I did a good poopie on our walk at o’dark-thirty this morning before we headed to work. I’ll see y’all again soon, when I’m not at work. *wags* from a happy schnauzerina
*The song is “I Died in Your Arms Tonight” by Cutting Crew.
Thanks to Angel Sammy for the fun picture this week!
A Surreal Tale by Xena Schnauzer Warrior Princess and Critter Hunter
I saw a critter stirring, it looked to be fair game. It saw me coming toward it; I ran without fear or shame.
Through leaves and trees and prickly brush Cross streams and meadows wide, Up hills, down vales, the chase went on, E’en through the Great Divide.
Then suddenly it’s mate appeared And they began to kiss. I listened as they said goodbye Don’t think I can handle this!
I retraced my steps and arrived home In time to eat a meal. When asked what fun the day had brought I made up tales less surreal.
So now a critter family lives just beyond our shed. I tell the babies stories when they settle down for bed About the time their dad and I crossed hill and dale and streams. They sleep and I’m their godmother in all their precious dreams.
Now it’s time for my thankfuls! First, thanks to Angel Brian, for hosting Thankful Thursday! I’m thankful Mommy took me to work with her last week and again this Tuesday.
Monday, a week ago Xena: It’s time to go, Mommy. I’ve got JenJen Bear, we’re at the door, and we’re ready to go home and get our supper.
Yes, it’s time to go, and you may want to say goodbye to the church for a while. Over the weekend you showed me you didn’t want to work at doing Freestyle, so we’re not going to Cleveland, Ohio to try to get your Title 4. Now you left turds for the Building and Grounds guy to find…who, by the way, wasn’t too fond of you to begin with. Then you growled and barked at people as they came in. When you figured out you weren’t getting any treats for doing that, you started running up to them, wiggling and wagging your tail just long enough for you to turn around and run back to me to get a treat. I’m not sure this “church dog” thing is working out so well for you.
Last week: Tuesday and Thursday Lucy: Is Pastor coming today? I love pastor, he’s so nice and he wants to get me a new bed for me to lay in his office when he’s here. I wonder if he’ll pet me a lot. He always tells everyone who comes in that I’m a good dog. This time when he kisses me on the nose, I’ll kiss him back. Are the church ladies coming today? They all ask to pet me, and it makes me so happy I wiggle and smile at them.
Yes, Lucy. Pastor is going to visit shut-ins, but he said since you are here, he will come by the church first to see you.
Note: No dogs on Wednesday simply because of how many folks come in for meetings that day. The church is closed on Fridays. So, Lucy now has every available opening for a “church dog.”
Xena: Mommy, if I’m a good girl, can I come back to work?
We’ll see.
A big thanks to Miss Sandee at Comedy Plus for hosting Happy Tuesday Blog Hop!
Thursday was my first time at Mom’s work. It was new (obviously) and I explored a little bit. Mom works at a Lutheran church, and there was a really good vibe there.
I wonder what’s in that room…it has the smell of little kids having been there.
I was very good, and did my bizness outside, unlike Xena on her first day.
First thing, Mom went to the door and let a lady in who only had cats. Of course, I could tell she was a “cat person” before she even said anything about it, so I was gentle and moved slow so I didn’t scare her. I eventually got her to pet me.
The next person was also a lady, but she came in without Mom’s permission. I ran to the door to greet her, then realized I didn’t know her and she might want to kill me. So I hunkered down and gave tight, little tail wags. Then Mom called her by name and I realized she wasn’t an enemy. She stayed with us quite a while and I realized she was a good person. And I got treats out of Xena’s treat drawer while she was there, too.
Then a lot of ladies came in for their special ladies-only meeting. Mom shut the office door, but there’s big glass windows from the floor all the way up to the ceiling. Some of the ladies stopped to see me through the windows and smiled at me. That made me wiggle all over. In the meantime, the Pastor came in. He liked me a lot! As other people arrived for their meeting he introduced me and said, “She’s a good dog.” He asked me to come into his office and visit him, so I asked Mom to go with me. We stayed a few minutes, and then I followed Mom around.
“Hey Mom, what are you doing? Why are you watching that TV that’s hanging from the wall? Aren’t we supposed to be working?”
Mom answered, “Well Lucy, that’s where the people who come to church services get information. It scrolls from one picture to the next with slides that tell them important things. I just programmed the ‘stick’ that attaches to it. Hey, let’s go back to the office and get some more work done.”
I guess that’s why they call it “going to work.” And I didn’t know that you could stick ‘sticks’ into a TV! See? I’m already learning stuff.
Anyhoo, some of the ladies came into my Mom’s my office to pet me after their ladies-only meeting. Then the pastor came in to let us both know he was leaving. He told Mom that she should bring me every Thursday since she’s usually alone there all afternoon. He said I would be good protection. I don’t know why she laughed, but she said she would bring me. I think he really just wants me to come hang out with him in his office. You know, I might just start doing that.
I am Lucy, the Thursday church dog. (Shhh, don’t tell Xena.) *wags*
Xena: Did you hear Mommy say how thankful she is for all our help, Lucy? She even got pictures of us in action! Here we are.
Lucy: I was busy cleaning the inside of our new dishwasher, you know, prewashing all the plates and utensils, when Mom shut the door and switched the sign to dirty. I just managed to get my head out in time.
So I moved to cleaning up the outside. I was doing a good job too. Can you see me and Xe reflected in the shine? Then Xena said, “Hey Luce, let me help.” I didn’t want to be selfish, and there were other things in the kitchen that needed washed, so I told her to go ahead and clean what she could reach.
Seems she could get up almost as high as me! I started cleaning the cabinets, cause I’m a good helper. At least, that’s what Mom always tells me.
Hmmm, I think this one needs washed.
As a reward, Mom’s making me the church dog today. (Shhh, don’t tell Xena.) I got a bath last night and lost a sackful of hair. I’m a bit nervous about riding in the car, but I think all the new friends I’ll make will be worth it. Mom’s already told the pastor that he’s gonna love me! I’ll let you know how great it goes.
Love and licks from Lucy, the kitchen helper and new church dog.
I'm Dalton, a Rat terrier mix and I came here in Sept, 2017, I was rescued from Hurricane Harvey. My birthday is 8-20-2016. My Gotcha Day is 8-27-2017. And I am Benji, a terrier mix of unknown origin. MY Birthday is June 6, 2018, and my Gotcha Day is Dec 28, 2018. I also was a rescue from a different part of Texas. We also have Angel MrJackFreckles, (2-5-2018); and also we have Angel Minko, (6-18-2017); and Angel Pipo, (11-3-2020);There are also Angels Groucho, Simba, Suki, & Toki. We meezers used to be known as WeBeesSiameezers. We'e all from Michigan, Dalton and Benji both came here from Texas, as rescues..
Xena Schnauzer Warrior Princess with Lucy and Chia 