Thanks to Angel Brian for hosting Thankful Thursday as well as Angel Sammy for the fun pictures every week. Today I got up before Xena so I could make the poem for the picture. And here it is…
Open Wideby Chia Hey lady, that’s right, open up wide And let me take a good look inside. I’m heading to college and need to decide What type of service I will soon provide.
Dentistry is high up on my list… I’ve also thought of being a linguist. But these gorgeous teeth I can’t resist. My mind’s made up, thanks for your assist!
I’m not sure I’d want a monkey looking in my mouth, let along messing with my teeth, ya know? Anyhoo, Lucy’s finally back home — and so’s my Dad. I’m super thankful for that! Xena’s playing with me more, too, and that’s been nice. I’ll be even more thankful when the weather cools off a bit and we can go walking when Mom gets home from work. Hope to see y’all again soon!
Good morning! Chia’s still asleep so I’m doing our post today. If she wants to keep this birthday month of blogging to herself, she’d better get up earlier! Thanks to Angel Brian for hosting Thankful Thursday as well as Angel Sammy for the fun pictures every week. Here’s his picture and my haiku poem for this week.
There’s scooters for all ages But none for a dog. I don’t want one anyhow.
That’s my first haiku. Whatcha think?
I have to tell y’all about what’s going on in my Freestyle world that I think I’m happy about. Mommy took me and Chia a coupla weeks ago to practice, just the 3 of us. It was supposed to be Chia’s turn to learn a dance routine and go get her first title this November. Mommy wanted Chia to watch and learn from me, since she imitates me a lot. So I got to dance around the floor first with my Mommy, then I had to go in the kennel while Chia went out and tried it. I quickly discovered the kennel door wasn’t latched, so I ran out and joined the fun. Instead of stopping, Mommy kept going with both of us. Sometimes me and Chia danced right next to each other and sometimes we danced with Mommy between us. Mommy was so thrilled with what we did that we went back last Friday and met Miss Julia there so she could watch us and help with suggestions. BTW (that means By The Way), one person dancing with two dogs is called a Brace. Miss Julia videoed it. Mommy says please remember, this is only the second time we’ve done this, and we’re just “piddling around” out on the floor. Chia’s still got a lot to learn.
Xena and Chia trying out a Freestyle Brace with our Mom
I didn’t think I was going to get to do Freestyle again this year, but I don’t mind sharing a performance with the long dog as long as I get to dance, too. Besides, I’m a lot more experienced and confident and can kinda push her around out there teach her things. So that’s my thankful for today. Oops, she’s waking up. I’d better hit “publish” now. Have a great rest of the week and do what you love!
*wags, wags, wags, wags* Hi, it’s me, Chia, the birthday girl! In case you haven’t heard, I’m turning four years old today, and the whole country is celebrating! I’ve decided to give the first picture poem of my birthday month to Angel Lexi. Hey, maybe I am growing up! I’ve heard she used to help our folks teach ballroom dance, so I knew she would be the expert on this. She sent me this poem to share with y’all today.
First, thanks to Angel Brian for hosting Thankful Thursday as well as Angel Sammy for the fun pictures every week.
You’re Doing It Wrongby Angel Lexi
Please try to keep on beat Stop looking at your feet! Hold paws and move closer And please don’t call me “sir.”
If you want to rumba Stop dancing the samba. You flew me to the North Pole Cause your dance ain’t got no soul.
Don’t give up though it seems hopeless. You two just have to focus. This lesson’s going on your card So you two just keep trying hard.
Chia: Do you see the credit card by Angel Lexi’s paw? Wow, she thought of everything. I knew she was the right one to do the poem for this picture! When she helped teach ballroom dance she always watched the teens practice and barked at them when they were doing it wrong. Then Mom or Dad had to go over and say, “Show me,” to the couple Lexi had singled out. And, sure enough, they were always doing it wrong. Maybe someday I can do that, too.
Riley: Dream on, hot dog. Me and Lexi, we didn’t always like each other, but she knew what she was doing and was always good at it. There’ll never be another like her. But I have to say, it was mighty nice of you to give her your special day poem. Maybe you really are growing up, Chia.
Chia: *wags* Thanks, RiBoy. *wags* Hey, everyone, I’ll be back tomorrow to share how my special birthday went today, with all my presents and great food. *paws crossed* In the meantime, I’m also letting Lucy do our Independence Day wishes. (I should get extra treats for this!)
I do want to do the thankfuls today. I’m thankful brother Andrew rescued me(when my name was Chico) and brought me here from a bad situation. Then when my previous dad got outa jail and wanted me, Andrew just said I had gone to live with someone else and they won’t give me back (all true). My life here is so, so good!! I love my sister Lucy the most, and I’m so thankful she has put up with me for over three years. And I love my Mom and Dad and cuddling between them in the big bed at night. And I’m thankful for my sister Xena, too. We’re the same size and have fun playing together. I’m thankful for my yummy food and I’m thankful that Mom’s giving me a chance at Freestyle! Wow, I’ve got a lot to be thankful for, don’t I?! *whole body wags*
Hi Friends! First, a big thank you to Angel Brian for hosting Thankful Thursday as well as Angel Sammy for the fun pictures every week. And lots of thanks for all the happy birthday wishes last week! I’m now 7 years and 1 week old. It’s still my birthday month, so I get to write the poem again, whoo hoo!
Rough Saling
Word got out I’d run away; A found reward was on my head. I’d just gone shopping for the day! Now I’ll be trampled and found dead.
It’s supper-time, my stomach growls. Across their heads I quickly run. All these folks! I’m in hell’s bowels. I’ll be home soon with my own Mom.
Now for my thankfuls. Hmmm. I’m thankful to live in my home with air conditioning. It’s been sooooo hot outside! And I’m thankful I have my little sister Chia to play with. Sometimes she’s a, a, shall we say, a pest? But she’s my sister and I love her. And I’m thankful for all my blogging friends, too!
Hi Friends! First, a big thank you to Angel Brian for hosting Thankful Thursday as well as Angel Sammy for the fun pictures every week. It’s my turn again since tomorrow is my birthday. I’m going to be seven whole years old! Someone told me that my birthday is on the summer equinox, also called the first day of summer. I hate to tell you this, someone, but today is the first day of summer! Happy summer, everyone!! And boy oh boy, if summer’s as hot as our spring has been I’ll be spending most of my time inside in the air conditioning. I get overheated real fast. Enough about the weather… here’s my poem.
A Tale of a Tailby Xena Schnauzer Warrior Princess
I wonder what everyone’s giggling about. I’m a person with considerable clout! Oh no! Tee Pee hanging out like a tail… This can’t be known on my campaign trail. I’ll make something up, I’ll claim it’s AI. I’ll win the election with that big fat lie!
Lucy: You know it’s never good to lie, Xena. Xena: I know Lucy, but sometimes we all – even you – lie just a little when Mommy comes home and asks us if we had our supper after Daddy’s already fed us. We all start yelling, “I want to eat! I want to eat!” Maybe we should be thankful that Mommy never lets us lie. Lucy: Uh, in this case, that thankful would probably be a lie.
Chia: Well, I’m thankful that Gracie came to stay with us last weekend and, after the first day here, my enthusiasm stopped scaring her and she hung out with us.
Gracie, previously good friends with Lexi
And we’re all thankful that Riley’s still hangin’ in there and HP Andrew’s still hangin’ here with him!
Bye bye for now! Xena, soon to be birthday girl. (I heard that I’m getting to go see my peeps brother Adam tomorrow!)
Hi Folks! I get my blog back for the rest of the month cause it’s my birthday month. I’ll be seven whole years old on the first day of summer! I think I might be old enough to drink something other than water now, and I’d like to start with that kalua that Mommy likes. Here’s my poem…uh, maybe I shouldn’t start drinking…or maybe I shouldn’t start driving…
First, though, a big thank you to Angel Brian for hosting Thankful Thursday as well as Angel Sammy for the fun pictures every week. And here we go….
Don’t Drink and Driveby Xena Schnauzer Warrior Princess
I wanted to take Mommy’s car for a spin. I didn’t know what trouble I’d soon be in. I grabbed a big bottle off the lower shelf Thinking I would drink all of it all by myself.
Out of the driveway and on down the street, I found drinking while driving was quite a feat. I’d never done either before this wild day And learned that at home I really should stay.
I barked and I laughed and then I got sick; I barfed in the car all over the shift stick. Next thing I knew I was parked ‘tween two cars. I crawled out the window and blew a loud fart.
Many police arrived and one read my name tag; When he called my Mommy I gave a small wag. We can’t give a dog a D.U.I. they said, You need to come get her and put her to bed.
No more will I drink and no more will I drive; I’m very happy to be home and alive. Just one little thing I do wish that I knew… How’d I park in a space that’s just a walk-through?
Mommy has taught me better than to drink anything but water and she has showed me I can’t drive cause I can’t reach the pedals or see over the front dashboard. Besides, I get scared riding in the car when I’m not in my backseat kennel. I just wanted to ‘splain this to you to make sure you didn’t think this really happened! I’m real thankful that I have my Mommy to take me places.
Lucy: I’m thankful I have Mom and Dad to be close to when it thunderstorms.
Chia: I’m thankful I’m not scared of thunderstorms.
Riley: I’m thankful My Person Andrew is still here with me and helping me any time of the day or night that I need help. That includes taking me out when I really have to go in a hurry and cleaning up after me when I don’t quite make it outside. I still have trouble breathing at times, but MP Andrew has taught me to lift up my head and lay it on my bolster or the arm of the couch if I’m up there, and then I can breathe easier.
Thanks for stopping by to read my poem and thankfuls today! Xena
Hi Friends, Lucy here. First I will give thanks to Angel Brian for hosting Thankful Thursday as well as Angel Sammy for the fun pictures every week. And here it is.
Who’s Flying the Plane?by Lucy
Have you both gone insane? No one’s flying this plane! I don’t mean to complain… Are you both on cocaine?
I’m just a poor dog And my brain’s in a fog. Don’t know who I can text Or just what to do next.
Guess I’ll climb in the pit And there I will sit Trying this plane to fly So we all do not die!
I’m thankful my Mom and little sister Xena are back home with us. Of course, Chia helped keep me from getting too lonely. And I’m thankful that if my friend Riley absolutely had to have the squirts all day last Sunday that they finally stopped and he’s OK.
Xena: I’m thankful I got my Level 4 title in Freestyle and that we made it safely there and back. And that my Mommy wants to do this with me!
Chia: I’m thankful my Mom and sister are back too. Xena: Did you miss me, Chia. Chia: No. But we didn’t get all the yummy fruit and veggie extras in our meals that Mom puts in there.
Hey there *wags* it’s me, Xena. Riley’s in his room napping with Andrew, so I grabbed this chance to be able to write the poem this week. *clears throat* First I will give thanks to Angel Brian for hosting Thankful Thursday as well as Angel Sammy for the fun pictures every week. And here it is.
Oh Dog!by Xena Schnauzer Warrior Princess Another one of these meetings at work. This guy won’t shut up and he’s such a big dork. He thinks he’s important, he thinks he’s the best, But in his portfolio no one will invest.
Don’t look at the clock, don’t stare at the wall. Where’s the treats or excitement? There is none at all. I’d get up and go home but my Mommy won’t leave. She fell asleep with the keys half an hour before me.
I’m thankful I don’t have to go to meetings! I’m also thankful that my Freestyle show is this weekend. Me and Mommy are driving up to Cleveland, Ohio with our friend Julia and her pup Jinx. Jinx is going to get her Level 3 title and I’m going for my Level 4. Of course I’m a few years older than Jinx and have been doing Freestyle a lot longer. Keep us in your purrayers and thoughts for safe travel (and that Mommy doesn’t mess up). We’ll share a video and maybe pictures too (if someone will take them) after we get back next week.
Hi, yep, I’m still here. I’ve lost an awful lot of weight, except I’ve got a big belly, or so I’m told. But I know My Person Andrew needs me right now, so I’m sticking around as long as I can. When Mom Amy asked me if I wanted to write a poem this week, I didn’t really feel like it, but, well, then I thought, “Hmmmm, I might not be able to do many more,” so I did. By the way, this picture of me is from four years ago. Let’s start by thanking Angel Sammy for the fun picture this week. And here it is.
Chicken legs
Look at that load of chicken legs; That’s the stuff for which we all beg. Why’s that dude got ’em all on his head? Wait! Chicken legs means those birds are dead!
I need to sniff and follow the trail From where he came; I’ll have it nailed. And then I’ll stuff my stomach full Before I worship at the shul.
BOL! I remember when Mom Amy used to work in the office of a Jewish shul. I get my inspiration (and rhymes) from tons of things I know. I oughta write a book like Lexi did. Yep, I bet I could, I bet….I…*snore*
Mom Amy: The pups said I could give the thankful today. First, though, many thanks to Angel Brian for hosting Thankful Thursday.
I am thankful for all of you who rallied around me with sympathies, good wishes, and even information of how they could memorialize Riley when I let you know the condition he was in last week. Thursday I made the appointment for Friday to take his last trip to the vet, and he must have known and not been ready. Or he knew H.P. Andrew still needed him. Friday morning he woke up feeling considerably better. At that point, H.P. Andrew made the decision to wait. And you were all so kind about the change of heart, too. You are truly wonderful people, and it is a privilege to be even a small part of your lives.
Let’s start out by thanking Angel Sammy for the fun picture this week and to Angel Brian for hosting Thankful Thursday!
The Surprise Demise of Miss Chia
On the set of a new movie We do things that are groovy, Like me playing dead; The plot will soon unthread.
Was it Bruno, Max or Charley Or the guy who rides a Harley? Did the audience learn to love me Before the queen bee stung me?
I’m not really dead at all But I did take a bad fall. Hope that scene we never replay Or they use a bee made of clay!
In the end I’m still alive! After the cops arrived All the suspects are set free “Cept that d..mn mother f…k..r bee!
Lucy: Chia! You can’t use language like that! Bad girl! Chia: Language like what? I just used some letters that don’t make any words, Lucy Goosey!
Okay, now for thankfuls. Sometimes I’m thankful and sometimes I’m a bit sad that The Puppy got adopted. She was a super fun playmate, except when she grabbed me by the base of my tail and her tooth went up my a… Lucy: Stop! I’m sorry she bit you there, but don’t say the donkey word. No blood was drawn and you’re ok now. Xena: Hey Chia, you were just jealous that she was getting so much attention and you weren’t the baby of the family any more. Chia: Was not! *grrr* Xena: *grrrr*
Well, folks, we hope you have a good and thankful Thursday and it’s probably time we all signed off from here. XOXOXOX Chia, Lucy and Xena
I’m on a streak here for the poetry Thursday. Chia’s complaining, but she is alway complaining about something, so all I can say is “deal with it.” I might, and I mean might let her do the poem next week. We’ll see.
Here’s the picture Angel Sammy gave us to work with. Of course, it has had a small alteration.
The Travel Guideby Riley
Hello Monsieur Bear. It’s nice to have you here. I hope your trip was good And you got some fishy food.
I’m your travel guide; I’ll take you far and wide. Where’er you want to go Moving fast or moving slow.
To the spots the tourists go, Moving fast or taking it slow. Or to spots much more remote, Touring farms with cows and goats.
You can’t eat them when you’re there But I’ll get you some sans hair. We’ll go to a movie show Or to a club b’low.
Watch that bus! It’s coming fast! Oh crap! He shouldn’t of smoked that grass. If that bus had only braked! But what a pretty rug he’ll make.
A bear rug, BOL! I bet that would be super soft to lay on. Now for my thankful. My Person Andrew has been here with me all last week and all this week. That makes my heart happy. Hey, anyone else got a thankful today?
Chia: I’m thankful that Mom and Dad’ve been taking me and my sisters on a lot more walks. I pull so hard on the leash that my nails scrape on the road and I don’t have to get them cut. I’m really thankful for that too!
Riley: Chia, you’re weird.
Chia: Grrrrrrr *runs away*
We give many thanks to Angel Sammy for the fun picture this week and to Angel Brian for hosting Thankful Thursday!
I get to write another poem today, and I’m going to try really hard to be great at it.
I’m the Kidby Riley
I know this swing is just for kids And the rules us pups forbid, But I’m the kid in my family Just with a different anatomy.
I steal the food and run through the house, Slipping away quiet as a mouse. When Mom’s on the phone I bark loud. Of my high howl I’m very proud.
I’ve toys that fill the living room Plus my own bed, my own costume. Yet in bed with my folks I creep, Praying, “Now I lay me down to sleep.”
Amen Now here’s some thankfuls from my two little sisters.
Chia: Well, I have, besides the GPS tracker I already wear on my collar, yet another little tag to trace my every move. I couldn’t be happier – NOT! Why do these people think they have to know everywhere I go? And now I jingle louder as I run through the house, so they even know where I am when I’m at home. It must be an obsession. Here’s the stupid thing that’s now hanging on me. I’ll be happy when it falls off and gets lost.
Xena: My collar name tag broke, so Mommy ordered me a MYLUCKYTAG QR Code Pet ID Tag from the amazing Amazon. It looks like this. Now if I somehow get lost, my Mommy will be able to find me through something called a Gee Pee Ess, and find me even better if a nice person scans that square thing on the back and contacts her. They’ll know I’m lost cause the tag says so. She also got me one that slides on my collar that has my name and Mommy and Daddy’s phone numbers on it. I’m so thankful they love me and want me to be with them. That makes me happy.
The Mom: I’m so very thankful that such great technology exists to help get our beloved cats and dogs back to us if they should get lost. I’m also thankful that it has a free subscription so that I can see where in the world they are and so that anyone who finds them can contact me. Go technology! Here’s a link if you want to check them out. (Nope, not getting anything for this other than the satisfaction of knowing it could be of use to someone.)
And here’s many thanks to Angel Sammy for the fun picture this week and to Angel Brian for hosting Thankful Thursday!
Here’s Angel Sammy’s fun picture and my poem for it.
EGGSHELL SALLY by Riley
Eggshell Sally sat on a wall Eggshell Sally took a great fall All the king’s horses and all the king’s men Couldn’t make omelet of Sally’s eggshell so thin.
As I was waiting to see what would happen Poor Eggshell Sally (who was now Miss McCracken) Cried out “Dear Doggie, won’t you please help me?” So I ate up the eggshell and set Sally free!
Sally was so happy she took me to eat All the steak and sushi and hamburger meat My poor stomach could hold; think I’m getting too old, Cause I woke with a start from my really loud fart!
Chia: BOL, BOL, that sounds like something I would write, Riley. Guess you do have a sense of humor after all! I’m really thankful for that, cause I think it might mean the sneers you give me are just in fun..and that you weren’t really going to bite off my head when you almost caught it when I was sticking my head into your almost- empty dog food bowl. Dad could hear your jaws snap together from the other room. Good thing I have fast reflexes! Riley: Think again, hot dog.
Xena: I have a thankful, if you two are done. Even if you two aren’t done. I’m thankful that I haven’t had an allergy outbreak in over a year, since Mommy started giving me that Four Leaf Rover powder stuff to get rid of yeast and make my gut healthy. And Riley, believe it or not, I’m also thankful that all your itching and ear inflammation has gone away since she started giving it to you, too. (He scratched really loud and drove me crazy…at least I used to lick myself quietly.) I’m looking forward to another spring without the itchies!
Happy Thankful Thursday, everyone! Riley, Chia and Xena
The folks invited me over To watch their little kids While they both got plastered And soon closed their eyelids.
The children were such angels; Never screamed or pulled my ears. I made them both some bagels; They had wine but no dark beers.
I’m sure their folks will be so pleased When they awake tomorrow To find their small angels received My love with care apropo.
Did you like my poem? I would like to babysit. Maybe I’ll run an ad. What do you think?
Now for my thankful. I am so very thankful that Mom and Dad chose me and Xena to go on their trip with them. I’m thankful that I knew how to be a good therapy dog with all the residents who wanted to pet me at the elder care facility, too. They want me to come back as soon as I can! Maybe there’s another trip in my not-too-distant future!
Xena: It’s my turn to do the picture poem this week that Angel Sammy gave us. So here goes.
The Makeup Artistby Xena Schnauzer Warrior Princess
Mom, I see you put your makeup on Every day, every morn. Your cheeks are first, then chin and head. I watch you from beneath my bed.
My little sis will soon be grown; I’ll help her show off her good bones. Some eye stuff just above her cheeks; Working to perfect my techniques.
So Mom, can I do your face next? Why is it that you look so vexed? To my room I go with a big sob; I thought that I did a great job!
Lucy: Great job, Xena! And thanks for letting me do a thankful today. I’m thankful that my brother and friend Riley is doing a bit better under the careful watch and care of His Person Andrew. I’m also thankful for the sunshine so I can lay out in the yard and feel it warming my furs. Go ahead, Chia, I think you had a thankful today too.
Chia: Yep, thanks Luce the Deuce! (te he) I’m thankful Mom and Dad get to go away to Inn Dee Anna this weekend to visit my 93 year old grandma as well as some more of Dad’s relatives. I heard that on Sunday they’re going to Inn Deann Apple Us. (Don’t these places have long, strange names?) There’s a big dance there in a huge, old ballroom, and they’re doing the big 3D’s like they did 2 weeks ago. Yes, Xena, that’s Dine, Drink and Dance, not Doggie, Doggie, Doggie. And guess what, Xena…you and Lucy are going with them. (Wow, am I ever gonna miss her!) I wish I was going but I’m also thankful that it means more time with Andrew, who is staying with me and Riley. Maybe I can get out running again like last time….
Xena: Hey! It’s my turn to do the poem and the thankfuls! Chia: So, Xena Weena, do you wanna go riding with the motorcycle gang? Cause, ya know, that’s what’s happenin’ here, sis. Xena: OK, but I want to give a thankful or two. Chia: Deal!
Chia: OK folks here we go, with lots of thanks to Angel Sammy for the fun picture this week and to Angel Brian for hosting Thankful Thursday!
Me and My Homieby Chia My home boy, my dew rag, now all I’ll need’s a bike. Chuck’s a little nerdy but he’s also very nice. We’re here to ask please, can you donate a trike?
Xena: Uh, thanks, Chia. Now it’s my turn. Riley: Hold up, Xena. Now it’s my turn!
Riley and My Boyby Riley I can’t let you join this gang, You mean too much, my boy. I know it’s been your heart’s desire… Wait! I’ll run get a toy.
You’ll go off with these bikers, You’ll leave me all alone. You might get hurt in fights or wrecks, And even break a bone!
I need to have your pets and laughs And playful loving, won’t you stay? Tell Mom to get your stroller out; We’ll be our own “gang” today!
Xena: Wow, you two did really good. I’m thankful today to have a little sister and a big brother who love me. And a big sister who loves me too!
Chia: Hi friends! *whole body wags* Mom said I should do the Poem this week ’cause I’m the one who always “be who I am and say what I feel!” Yep, I’d be right there dancin’ with this fella. Anyhoo, I’m letting Dr. Seuss do the poem, cause, like, who could do it better? Am I right?
I still want to add my own poem.
Chia Weeah by Chia Weeah I’ve got the cutest doggie, She is my Chia Weeah. I can’t bring her to work; She might go peeah weeah.
BOL, Lucy, we’re never gonna let you forget what you did! Now here’s the real reason Mom won’t take me:
I can’t go into work; I might run out the door And get squished by the traffic. Chia weeah’d be no more.
I’m thankful that brother Andrew is staying with all of us this weekend while Mom and Dad go do the 3 D’s in a place called Ybor City. Ybor City is part of Tampa, where Mom lived for a year when she was a very young adult. She sure has strange stories about her year there!
Xena: What’s the 3 D’s? Doggie, Doggie, Doggie?
Chia: No, oh sister of mine. It’s Dining, Drinking and Dancing!
I hope you enjoyed my silliness today. *wags* Many thanks to Angel Sammy for the fun picture this week and to Angel Brian for hosting Thankful Thursday!
Lucy: This is supposed to be my month to most of the blog posts, but everyone else has been taking over ’cause I don’t like my picture taken. So for today, I made a deal with Chia. I’ll let her be in the picture – with a by-line – and then I get to do the poem. Oh, and she also gets to do a thankful or two.
First, many thanks to Angel Sammy for the fun picture this week and to Angel Brian for hosting Thankful Thursday!
Now, here’s the picture Angel Sammy gave us to work with and then my poem!
Human or Beastby Lucy, with Chia helping with the visual Human or beast, I’m questioning. I see a long tail, but no sight of it’s “thing.” I’m sniffing it’s butt; no odor at all! If I push real hard, I might make it fall!!
Sniffing up higher…yep, woman for sure. I live with my Mom and know that odor. I’ve got it all solved! The beast is cement. The broad’s on it’s back with a coat like a tent.
Lucy: Since it was Chia in the picture I pretended she was here writing the poem. I think I did pretty good at that. I’m thankful to have you as my friends. Everyone is always so nice to me. *wags* And as you’re reading this I’m probably at the church visiting with Pastor. Mom said she hopes I’ve learned my lesson, and I think I have.
Chia: I like getting my picture taken, just like Xena!
Sis Xena isn’t gonna be too happy about not going to work with Mom every day, but eh bien, right Nelly? I’m thankful to be allowed to sleep under the covers with Mom and Dad. Sometimes I’m in sleeping with Andrew and Riley, and that’s really great, too! And I’m thankful that Dad has started taking me for walks again! And I’m really thankful for my sister Lucy. She’s my BFF (even though I don’t always treat her real nice). But I do love her and cuddle and sleep with her, too, during the day.
Guess that’s all for now, friends. Love and *wags* and *wiggles,* Lucy and Chia
Chia’s had her month-long shot, and now it’s my turn. Don’t know how long it will last, but I’m thankful for being the next one in line. Here’s the picture Angel Sammy gave us to work with.
Lucy Teaches Cooking
I can’t yet read a book But I’m learning how to cook. Can’t read a recipe But my Lucy’s teaching me!
First, mixing is my goal, Then Lucy licks the bowl. Pour it in the pan Cook as fast as I can.
Then throw it over there Lucy, catch it in the air! I threw it the wrong way! Hurry Luce! Let’s go play!
Please tell Mom how what a great poet I am so I can do this every week this month, OK, friends? Oh, and I am thankful for all of you who make me feel so good with all the nice things you say. And I’m thankful for my brother Riley. He’s getting old and won’t play with me anymore, but that’s ok. He’s still my buddy.
Hey there, friends! You may – or may not – have noticed that I’ve gotten to do the posting for a whole week long! It’s been a blast! (Mom says it helps keep me outa trouble.)
But all good things must come to an end…or at least slow down for just a bit. So here’s my last post before my brother and sisters get their turns…for maybe weeks…who knows?! **wiggles**
Partying (or Tie Up Your Boat Better) by Chia
We found a little island in the middle of the river. I said, “Let’s stop and drink some booze e’en though it kills your liver.” We drank and laughed and barked and howled until we all fell over. Didn’t notice when the river round the island moved in closer. Or when the boat we all came on broke free to float down river.
We fell asleep and spent the night til we all had to pee. The boat was gone, and snapping turtles waited in the lee. I saw some ducks who had no legs attached below the knee, I knew I wasn’t jumping in – didn’t want that to be me! Finally our pawrent appeared to rescue all us three!
The End
Now I’m passing the keyboard over to Xena who’s got some thankfuls today. Take it away, galfriend! Xena: Uh, thanks, Chia. I am sorry for Lucy who lost her church privileges for reasons I have sworn to her to keep secret. But I am thankful that I have been chosen to be the new church dog as long as I don’t pee on the carpet.
I pooped in the room next to the office, but that was easy to clean up and I was only in a little bit of trouble. Now Mom’s taking me out to potty more often. The treats are good and it’s a good gig if you can get it (and not lose it, Loosy!)
Your friends, Chia Mia and Xexe
Chia: Pee Ess, when do I get to go to the church with Mom? Everyone: NEVER!!
Mom’s note: Chia would be a great church dog if she didn’t have the chance to run out the door that’s just outside of my office and get squished on a very busy road!
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 