This morning has been amazing! We have three rules to play outside:
1. No fishing
2. No frog chomping
3. No bug munching
Well, this morning Peyton broke rule number one! For the third time this week!!! Guess who went for a swim! Not Elway! Nope, I was a good kitty! The first time Peyton was caught, he was only watching the fish and Mandy gave him a warning. The second time his paw was raised in the air, but as soon as Mandy went outside Peyton hid, and since Mandy doesn’t move as fast right now, she gave up the hunt. Today though, Mandy closed the windows and locked Peyton outside because it looked like his paw was ready to scoop up a fish. He gave up running and faced the punishment! After Peyton finished swimming, (he hardly got his paws wet. Seriously Mandy?!) Mandy wrapped him in a big towel to dry him off and bring him inside. He was one unhappy cat. Mandy snuggled him and loved him, just like she did me last year. However, it doesn’t make the swim any more fun. And Peyton was angry! He let Mandy dry him off and warm him up, but he refused breakfast and shunned Mandy. I’m just glad that crazy cat finally got in trouble. He’s pretty good at blaming me, and this morning he had to face the music alone!
I think since this morning, Peyton has let go of his anger. He’s directed his attention to the front door again. There are several frogs that have made their home our front door. So many frogs that Sam and Mandy no longer use the door once the sun goes down. The other day, they let in a lizard and it took a long time to corral him. Anyway, we had four frogs in our sights last night! Two larger frogs right in the center of the glass on the door and two tiny frogs up higher! Mandy says the tiniest tree frog lives on top of the doorbell during the day. We can’t see him during the day, but Peyton watches the door all the time now, just in case.
Well, it’s my turn to guard the door. The windows are open though, and it is hard to pull myself inside. It’s so beautifully cool outside, Maybe Peyton won’t notice if I skip my watch.
Elway
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Stange Happenings!
A few nights ago, Sam and Mandy started moving all of our furniture around! It was rather strange, because it’s been a long time since they moved furniture! And they were not rearranging the furniture; they were moving it all into the kitchen! Then when they got up yesterday morning, they finished moving the furniture all around. Sam moved the couch into the entry way and Peyton and I had a whole room to play in with no furniture! It was awesome!
However, all the fun and games ended when Mandy pulled out the evil villain yesterday morning! But after villain came out, the furniture didn’t get put back in to place. Instead, Mandy tried to gather us into the closet. She said we would be safe in there, and she’d keep the door closed for us. We didn’t want anything to do with the closet because we had open spaces to play! But a strange man ruined our play time. Mandy let the man into the house. Sam showed him all over and then the strange man started dragging stuff into the house. He made so much noise in our house! I thought Vacuum was loud, but whatever this guy did was much louder!
After a long time, he finished and left. Mandy said we could come out of hiding, but we ignored her and stayed hidden away for a long time! Come mid-afternoon Mandy dragged me out of hiding and showed me the house. When she put me down on the floor, the carpet was wet! I smelled all over the house, and everywhere I went the carpet smelled clean but it was wet!
By the time Sam got home the carpets were fairly dry, but Mandy and Sam still haven’t put all the furniture back into place yet. They have put a good portion of it back into place, and Mandy has been working on putting all the “stuff” back in place. I’m glad she doesn’t have a lot of “stuff” out. It makes it easier to put the house back together.
Last night when Sam came home, he was working in the garage. I sat in the front window to watch him. Strange Cat came clear up in front of the house. I only smirked at her as she looked around to see if Peyton was in the front window—he was not, and I wasn’t about to tell him he had a visitor. Sam saw her and watched her for while before he said, “Hi Strange Cat!” She freaked out! I laughed at her in the window and joyously watched as she flew out of our yard! Way to Go Sam! Keep her away from Peyton!
Today Peyton and I have been rather sleepy. We stayed up a good portion of the night playing and wrestling. Unfortunately we kept Mandy and Sam awake. We were guarding the house too! There was an intruder outside our bedroom window and Peyton and I worked hard to scare it away. Sam got up at one point and tried to see what we were fighting off. He said we were imaging things, but that’s only because his untrained eyes cannot see in the dark.
Well, I think I will help Mandy do some more stuff around the house. She has been busy doing odd things lately. She cleans strange things, and today is no exception.
Elway
However, all the fun and games ended when Mandy pulled out the evil villain yesterday morning! But after villain came out, the furniture didn’t get put back in to place. Instead, Mandy tried to gather us into the closet. She said we would be safe in there, and she’d keep the door closed for us. We didn’t want anything to do with the closet because we had open spaces to play! But a strange man ruined our play time. Mandy let the man into the house. Sam showed him all over and then the strange man started dragging stuff into the house. He made so much noise in our house! I thought Vacuum was loud, but whatever this guy did was much louder!
After a long time, he finished and left. Mandy said we could come out of hiding, but we ignored her and stayed hidden away for a long time! Come mid-afternoon Mandy dragged me out of hiding and showed me the house. When she put me down on the floor, the carpet was wet! I smelled all over the house, and everywhere I went the carpet smelled clean but it was wet!
By the time Sam got home the carpets were fairly dry, but Mandy and Sam still haven’t put all the furniture back into place yet. They have put a good portion of it back into place, and Mandy has been working on putting all the “stuff” back in place. I’m glad she doesn’t have a lot of “stuff” out. It makes it easier to put the house back together.
Last night when Sam came home, he was working in the garage. I sat in the front window to watch him. Strange Cat came clear up in front of the house. I only smirked at her as she looked around to see if Peyton was in the front window—he was not, and I wasn’t about to tell him he had a visitor. Sam saw her and watched her for while before he said, “Hi Strange Cat!” She freaked out! I laughed at her in the window and joyously watched as she flew out of our yard! Way to Go Sam! Keep her away from Peyton!
Today Peyton and I have been rather sleepy. We stayed up a good portion of the night playing and wrestling. Unfortunately we kept Mandy and Sam awake. We were guarding the house too! There was an intruder outside our bedroom window and Peyton and I worked hard to scare it away. Sam got up at one point and tried to see what we were fighting off. He said we were imaging things, but that’s only because his untrained eyes cannot see in the dark.
Well, I think I will help Mandy do some more stuff around the house. She has been busy doing odd things lately. She cleans strange things, and today is no exception.
Elway
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Resting Up
This weekend was busy. Mandy told the truth about company. Late Saturday night, Sam and Mandy tore out of the house and when they returned Mom With-Cool-Toys was with them. Elway and I were sitting in the window when they pulled up and we saw her climb out of the car. She came in and talked with us for a little while before we all went to bed.
The next day, Mom WCT was true to her name and pulled out some new toys for us! However, these toys were different than anything she has brought us before. She had to make these toys! She filled mice with catnip and sewed up the bottom. She made a catnip mouse for both Elway and I. After she gave them to us, Elway pulled out several of his toys from the toy box to show Mom WCTs how much he likes her toys. She laughed at us, and enjoyed our company.
Sunday evening, Mandy and Mom WCT came home with more stuff for something tiny. It is still spread all over our house, but Mandy has been going through it and writing on note cards. She spends time with us next to the front window while she does these. She says we are a big help as she sorts and folds these tiny items.
On Monday, Mandy and Mom WCT left us alone for a good portion of the day, and when they came home in the afternoon, Mandy said we had to say good-bye to Mom WCT because she was going home. We both came out and said good-bye and then she was gone.
Sam has been busy working in the yard. He has been cutting some of the palm tree branches down. He created a huge pile of branches in front of the house, and today a big green truck came and took those branches away! Now our front yard is clean again!
Wee Little Turtle was in the back yard yesterday! We would have gone outside and talked with him, except it was raining and neither Elway nor I wanted to go splash around in the sprinkles. However, Wee Little Turtle looked as though he was thoroughly enjoying himself. He stretched his neck way out of his shell and was looking up at the sky. It was fun to watch him.
Well, I believe it is time for a nap.
Peyton
The next day, Mom WCT was true to her name and pulled out some new toys for us! However, these toys were different than anything she has brought us before. She had to make these toys! She filled mice with catnip and sewed up the bottom. She made a catnip mouse for both Elway and I. After she gave them to us, Elway pulled out several of his toys from the toy box to show Mom WCTs how much he likes her toys. She laughed at us, and enjoyed our company.
Sunday evening, Mandy and Mom WCT came home with more stuff for something tiny. It is still spread all over our house, but Mandy has been going through it and writing on note cards. She spends time with us next to the front window while she does these. She says we are a big help as she sorts and folds these tiny items.
On Monday, Mandy and Mom WCT left us alone for a good portion of the day, and when they came home in the afternoon, Mandy said we had to say good-bye to Mom WCT because she was going home. We both came out and said good-bye and then she was gone.
Sam has been busy working in the yard. He has been cutting some of the palm tree branches down. He created a huge pile of branches in front of the house, and today a big green truck came and took those branches away! Now our front yard is clean again!
Wee Little Turtle was in the back yard yesterday! We would have gone outside and talked with him, except it was raining and neither Elway nor I wanted to go splash around in the sprinkles. However, Wee Little Turtle looked as though he was thoroughly enjoying himself. He stretched his neck way out of his shell and was looking up at the sky. It was fun to watch him.
Well, I believe it is time for a nap.
Peyton
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Seizure Awareness
These last few days have been filled with many ups and downs. Wednesday evening, Sam worked late and Mandy was home alone. Peyton went running by her into the bedroom in sheer panic and started having a seizure. It was very scary. Mandy came running in and rushed to be with Peyton. However, his seizure was much longer than any he has previously had before, and Mandy was scared. To be honest, I was petrified. I tried to help Mandy calm Peyton and keep him from hurting himself, but I gave into my fears and hid under the bed. Eventually Peyton came out of the seizure, but both Mandy and I were shook up. It took Peyton a few minutes to find his meow and a little bit longer for him to find his legs. He seemed to shake off the seizure once he started moving. We were all trying to act calm in a very stressful situation. Mandy called Sam and I could tell in her voice she was upset, although she tried to hide her fears from us. Sam came home, and worked from home the rest of the night. He stayed up late working, which helped Mandy get some good sleep after being so upset. She needed to sleep off the fears.
The next morning Mandy called Cat Doctor and talked with her. Because Peyton’s seizures are becoming closer together and are gradually getting more severe, they agreed it was time to put Peyton on daily medication that will hopefully suppress the seizures. Mandy has fought putting Peyton on this medication for a long as possible, and has shed many tears over the decision in the last few days. We have all been praying that the seizures would just stop. Mandy has done everything to rule out any possible outside source as being the cause of the seizure. She makes our food, she keeps us calm, and she always tries to shelter us from stressful situations. However, the blood work shows that the seizures are not caused by anything chemical. Sometimes, rarely, but sometimes cats just have them. The last seizure was so scary that I am glad they are doing something that will attempt to prevent these horrible attacks in the future. Peyton seems relieved to be taking the medication, because he didn’t fight Mandy at all when she told him what the medication would do. In fact, he took the pill willingly—right out of her hand!
Peyton was not ready to discuss this yet, but he thought it was acceptable if I told you, that way you can all pray that his medication works, that there are no serious side effects, and that the seizures will seize.
Onto a much lighter note, it has been a little cooler and Mandy has let us play outside. In fact, she has been outside some too. Every day she walks around the big tub, multiple times, and we play outside with her. She used to splash around in there, but I think the water is a little cold, because she can’t seem to ease her mountain of a tummy into the water.
This morning, Mandy took the plant scissors out back and went to work cutting the dead off of our potted plants. Sam pushed around the grass eater, so I didn’t stay outside long, but Peyton was determined to enjoy the beautiful weather. He hid under the table and watched as Mandy cut the plants and Sam pushed the grass eater. It was noisy out there, but Peyton was brave!
Mandy says we have company coming tonight! Yesterday she trimmed our claws, and told us how handsome we were. Today, I am going to make sure my fur is extra clean so I can impress our company tonight. Maybe the company will bring me toys!
Elway
The next morning Mandy called Cat Doctor and talked with her. Because Peyton’s seizures are becoming closer together and are gradually getting more severe, they agreed it was time to put Peyton on daily medication that will hopefully suppress the seizures. Mandy has fought putting Peyton on this medication for a long as possible, and has shed many tears over the decision in the last few days. We have all been praying that the seizures would just stop. Mandy has done everything to rule out any possible outside source as being the cause of the seizure. She makes our food, she keeps us calm, and she always tries to shelter us from stressful situations. However, the blood work shows that the seizures are not caused by anything chemical. Sometimes, rarely, but sometimes cats just have them. The last seizure was so scary that I am glad they are doing something that will attempt to prevent these horrible attacks in the future. Peyton seems relieved to be taking the medication, because he didn’t fight Mandy at all when she told him what the medication would do. In fact, he took the pill willingly—right out of her hand!
Peyton was not ready to discuss this yet, but he thought it was acceptable if I told you, that way you can all pray that his medication works, that there are no serious side effects, and that the seizures will seize.
Onto a much lighter note, it has been a little cooler and Mandy has let us play outside. In fact, she has been outside some too. Every day she walks around the big tub, multiple times, and we play outside with her. She used to splash around in there, but I think the water is a little cold, because she can’t seem to ease her mountain of a tummy into the water.
This morning, Mandy took the plant scissors out back and went to work cutting the dead off of our potted plants. Sam pushed around the grass eater, so I didn’t stay outside long, but Peyton was determined to enjoy the beautiful weather. He hid under the table and watched as Mandy cut the plants and Sam pushed the grass eater. It was noisy out there, but Peyton was brave!
Mandy says we have company coming tonight! Yesterday she trimmed our claws, and told us how handsome we were. Today, I am going to make sure my fur is extra clean so I can impress our company tonight. Maybe the company will bring me toys!
Elway
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Sticky Bubbly Mess!
This morning I was sitting in the kitchen window, since Mandy had opened it for us, and I was watching the outside world. I was not paying attention to Mandy so I am not entirely sure what happened but she made a huge mess! After she made Sam’s lunch she was reaching for something in the fridge, or putting something away, she knocked a glass jar on the floor and dark glass and sticky bubbly stuff went flying everywhere!
Elway came running into the kitchen to see what the ruckus was, only for Mandy to pick him up and tell him he could not help her clean up this mess because of the glass. He was offended and is currently pouting in the bedroom. Mandy started picking up little shards of glass, which was entertaining to watch since Mandy has a hard time picking things up off the ground--even when she is close to the ground. Maybe she should have taken Elway up on his offer to help! Anyway, I slithered up behind Mandy to see what she spilled all over the floor. It was one of her Lime Sodey Pops and it was sticky and sweet! Sam came to help Mandy clean up the mess, and between the two of them they cleaned it up. Sam helped Mandy pick up the little pieces she could not reach and Mandy soaked up the pop. Clumsy Mandy—it was a huge mess!
After Sam left for work, Mandy worked out and then there was a loud noise outside. I thought it was the garbage truck, which I love to watch come by, so I ran to the window! But the garbage truck was nowhere to be found! In its place was what Mandy called a city truck. Men dressed in colorful vests climbed off the truck and started cutting some tree branches off of a palm tree. Then they took the branches and tossed them in this truck that ate the branches and spit them out in little bits! I watched the whole time they were there. I have never seen anything like it! I do not know why they were there, or why they cut the branches down, and Mandy seemed surprised to see them. I will have to watch to see if they come back.
Well, I am trying to motivate Mandy to start her day. She promised to make us more food this afternoon, so she needs to get moving!
Peyton
Elway came running into the kitchen to see what the ruckus was, only for Mandy to pick him up and tell him he could not help her clean up this mess because of the glass. He was offended and is currently pouting in the bedroom. Mandy started picking up little shards of glass, which was entertaining to watch since Mandy has a hard time picking things up off the ground--even when she is close to the ground. Maybe she should have taken Elway up on his offer to help! Anyway, I slithered up behind Mandy to see what she spilled all over the floor. It was one of her Lime Sodey Pops and it was sticky and sweet! Sam came to help Mandy clean up the mess, and between the two of them they cleaned it up. Sam helped Mandy pick up the little pieces she could not reach and Mandy soaked up the pop. Clumsy Mandy—it was a huge mess!
After Sam left for work, Mandy worked out and then there was a loud noise outside. I thought it was the garbage truck, which I love to watch come by, so I ran to the window! But the garbage truck was nowhere to be found! In its place was what Mandy called a city truck. Men dressed in colorful vests climbed off the truck and started cutting some tree branches off of a palm tree. Then they took the branches and tossed them in this truck that ate the branches and spit them out in little bits! I watched the whole time they were there. I have never seen anything like it! I do not know why they were there, or why they cut the branches down, and Mandy seemed surprised to see them. I will have to watch to see if they come back.
Well, I am trying to motivate Mandy to start her day. She promised to make us more food this afternoon, so she needs to get moving!
Peyton
Monday, September 12, 2011
Heating up
It has started to heat up again overnight, and Mandy has not opened the windows for us to enjoy all night. It is very sad to have closed windows again after such freedom and cool outside air! However, it is warmer outside, and I did not spend as much time outside as before when it was cooler.
Mandy is starting to sleep less and less overnight—which has major perks! She gives me crunchies when she gets up! I know it means less crunchies in the morning, but the midnight snack is simply amazing. I tell Mandy regularly, this is now supposed to happen all the time. Midnight snacks are official expected and no longer a dream.
Mandy’s tummy is getting bigger all the time. Sometimes I think she just might explode, so I try not to push on her tummy often. However, since she is awake several times during the night, she is exceptionally difficult to wake up in the mornings. Sometimes I have no choice but to walk on her. I try to step mainly on her ribs, because when I miss, her tummy really kicks at me. It is rather uncomfortable because it throws off my balance, and it always makes Mandy groan in pain. Sam yells at me when this happens. If this happens, I always try to snuggle the unfriendly belly to make up for stepping on it. Mandy then proceeds to snuggle me, but it does not always guarantee she is awake. Sometimes if she grabs me while she is still asleep, I feel trapped.
It was a short weekend. I guess summer really is over as Sam no longer spends extra time with us on the weekends. And his hours are getting a little longer too. I miss our evening playtimes when Sam and Mandy would splash around in the big tub and Elway and I could play outside. It is nice to go outside with Mandy, but it is just not the same without Sam.
Today has been quiet. We are napping and Mandy is working on laundry. I will help her fold it in a little bit if Elway does not wake up first. I would prefer Elway to wake up, but he is become slightly lazy. So, I might have to do his work.
Peyton
Mandy is starting to sleep less and less overnight—which has major perks! She gives me crunchies when she gets up! I know it means less crunchies in the morning, but the midnight snack is simply amazing. I tell Mandy regularly, this is now supposed to happen all the time. Midnight snacks are official expected and no longer a dream.
Mandy’s tummy is getting bigger all the time. Sometimes I think she just might explode, so I try not to push on her tummy often. However, since she is awake several times during the night, she is exceptionally difficult to wake up in the mornings. Sometimes I have no choice but to walk on her. I try to step mainly on her ribs, because when I miss, her tummy really kicks at me. It is rather uncomfortable because it throws off my balance, and it always makes Mandy groan in pain. Sam yells at me when this happens. If this happens, I always try to snuggle the unfriendly belly to make up for stepping on it. Mandy then proceeds to snuggle me, but it does not always guarantee she is awake. Sometimes if she grabs me while she is still asleep, I feel trapped.
It was a short weekend. I guess summer really is over as Sam no longer spends extra time with us on the weekends. And his hours are getting a little longer too. I miss our evening playtimes when Sam and Mandy would splash around in the big tub and Elway and I could play outside. It is nice to go outside with Mandy, but it is just not the same without Sam.
Today has been quiet. We are napping and Mandy is working on laundry. I will help her fold it in a little bit if Elway does not wake up first. I would prefer Elway to wake up, but he is become slightly lazy. So, I might have to do his work.
Peyton
Friday, September 9, 2011
Beautiful Mornings!
Oh what beautiful mornings! We have had several days mornings now that have been absolutely glorious! Mandy has opened the windows for us, and we have enjoyed time outside. It is wonderful! I have missed our outside time more than I thought. Strange Cat came by yesterday and we talked for a long time. We even walked along the screen together. Elway pouted and went inside when Strange Cat came by, but at least I was able to spend some time with her! She is fascinating! I was careful to groom myself this morning before I went outside. However, I did not see the intriguing creature this morning.
This morning we did have a new visitor though! A wee little turtle come by and told us about life! This turtle was much smaller than Mr. Turtle or even Little Turtle. We are unsure what happened to them, but Wee Little Turtle was friendly and had much to share. He even stayed close by and let Mandy and Sam look at him. He has beautiful coloring on his shell.
This morning Mandy’s alarm went off, normally only Sam’s alarm is set. So as soon as I knew it was time to get up, I started asking Mandy to open the windows. It was almost light outside, and I knew she would let us out if we asked. Mandy got out of bed first, but she made us wait a little bit before she let us outside. She said it was still too dark to go outside, but when Sam finally rolled out of bed, only a few minutes later, he opened the window for us! Apparently a few minutes made all the difference.
Last night, when Sam came home, he pulled out the grass eater and went to work. Mandy let us play outside again, and it was beautiful. We stayed outside until Sam started pushing the grass eater in the back and then we came inside.
This morning Sam went to work. He has not worked on Fridays for a long time, and I guess that means it might start getting busy for him again. We will miss our long weekends. It just not the same without Sam home today. Hopefully we will be able to enjoy him tomorrow.
Peyton
This morning we did have a new visitor though! A wee little turtle come by and told us about life! This turtle was much smaller than Mr. Turtle or even Little Turtle. We are unsure what happened to them, but Wee Little Turtle was friendly and had much to share. He even stayed close by and let Mandy and Sam look at him. He has beautiful coloring on his shell.
This morning Mandy’s alarm went off, normally only Sam’s alarm is set. So as soon as I knew it was time to get up, I started asking Mandy to open the windows. It was almost light outside, and I knew she would let us out if we asked. Mandy got out of bed first, but she made us wait a little bit before she let us outside. She said it was still too dark to go outside, but when Sam finally rolled out of bed, only a few minutes later, he opened the window for us! Apparently a few minutes made all the difference.
Last night, when Sam came home, he pulled out the grass eater and went to work. Mandy let us play outside again, and it was beautiful. We stayed outside until Sam started pushing the grass eater in the back and then we came inside.
This morning Sam went to work. He has not worked on Fridays for a long time, and I guess that means it might start getting busy for him again. We will miss our long weekends. It just not the same without Sam home today. Hopefully we will be able to enjoy him tomorrow.
Peyton
Monday, September 5, 2011
Good-Bye Sunshine
Mandy says the sun will come out tomorrow, but I think she’s just singing to us to make us think there is hope we’ll see the sun again. The sun went to sleep Thursday night, and has been gone ever since. In it’s place, we’ve had dark clouds, rain, thunder, lightening, and wind. Lots of wind. This morning, the wind is screaming through our back yard. It is rather spooky. Not to mention, dark. Even with the lights on, it’s dark in our house. Mandy and Sam have been out in the awful weather, and we have worried for him. We are always relieved when they return home. We tried to keep them from church yesterday, but Mandy said the storm wasn't that bad, and that we would be fine. We were forced to believe her, and she was right. We were fine until they returned home. But it wouldn't have been so lonely if they stayed with us. I stayed curled up in bed while they were gone.
On top of all of that, I thought Sam was suppose to return to work today, but Sam and Mandy slept late again, and there is no sign of Sam even thinking about getting ready for work. Those lazy people are still in their pj’s lounging around the house. It’s relaxing, but I’m not sure what it means. How am I suppose to help Mandy with laundry if Sam is doing all my work?
Sam caught me jumping on the big table today. I’m not allowed to be on the big table in the fancy eating room, and he dragged me back into the family room and forced me to sit with Mandy for a while. I didn’t stay long, before I was off playing again. No man can tame me.
Well, I think I might go play with Peyton. He’s been extremely vocal with this dreary weather. He talks to anyone who will listen, and often he just sings a song all of his own. Mandy and Sam have sung with him, talked to him, and played and he’s still howling away. I’m going to attack him, and maybe he will play with me instead of making such a ruckus.
Elway
On top of all of that, I thought Sam was suppose to return to work today, but Sam and Mandy slept late again, and there is no sign of Sam even thinking about getting ready for work. Those lazy people are still in their pj’s lounging around the house. It’s relaxing, but I’m not sure what it means. How am I suppose to help Mandy with laundry if Sam is doing all my work?
Sam caught me jumping on the big table today. I’m not allowed to be on the big table in the fancy eating room, and he dragged me back into the family room and forced me to sit with Mandy for a while. I didn’t stay long, before I was off playing again. No man can tame me.
Well, I think I might go play with Peyton. He’s been extremely vocal with this dreary weather. He talks to anyone who will listen, and often he just sings a song all of his own. Mandy and Sam have sung with him, talked to him, and played and he’s still howling away. I’m going to attack him, and maybe he will play with me instead of making such a ruckus.
Elway
Friday, September 2, 2011
Oh, Happy Day!
Mandy made my favorite dinner tonight—tuna and oatmeal. It was delicious, as always, and I loved it. Peyton is not as excited about the homemade tuna meals, but he can just deal, since it is my favorite.
Today has been rather strange. This morning we let Mandy and Sam sleep late because Sam seemed really tired last night. Once they woke up, Mandy fed us breakfast and the she started making breakfast for Sam. He stayed in bed for a little while Mandy cooked. After breakfast they went outside to work. Mandy used the bush whacker and went to work on several bushes, while Sam pulled weeds and picked up Mandy’s mess.
When Mandy came inside, she changed and opened the window for us. We all went outside, and Mandy just sat down in the pool. After a little while, Mandy turned around and just dropped into the big tub. She started floating and was very still. Peyton and I started worrying about her and I went to check on her. She floated close to the edge of the pool, and I reached—very carefully—into the pool to sniff her fingers. She came back to life and I knew she was ok at that point. Peyton came to check her after I made sure she was fine. He talked to her for a while to confirm she was fine and then she started floating again. She floated for a very long time. Normally when Mandy is in the big tub, she swims or splashes around, but not today. It was very disconcerting. However, Sam eventually came out, and he swam some.
This afternoon, Mandy slept on the couch while Sam played on his computer. She was really out of it, because Sam was talking on the phone and making a whole bunch of noise and Mandy didn’t even budge.
Well, I am going to let dinner settle some more and then play with Peyton.
Elway
Today has been rather strange. This morning we let Mandy and Sam sleep late because Sam seemed really tired last night. Once they woke up, Mandy fed us breakfast and the she started making breakfast for Sam. He stayed in bed for a little while Mandy cooked. After breakfast they went outside to work. Mandy used the bush whacker and went to work on several bushes, while Sam pulled weeds and picked up Mandy’s mess.
When Mandy came inside, she changed and opened the window for us. We all went outside, and Mandy just sat down in the pool. After a little while, Mandy turned around and just dropped into the big tub. She started floating and was very still. Peyton and I started worrying about her and I went to check on her. She floated close to the edge of the pool, and I reached—very carefully—into the pool to sniff her fingers. She came back to life and I knew she was ok at that point. Peyton came to check her after I made sure she was fine. He talked to her for a while to confirm she was fine and then she started floating again. She floated for a very long time. Normally when Mandy is in the big tub, she swims or splashes around, but not today. It was very disconcerting. However, Sam eventually came out, and he swam some.
This afternoon, Mandy slept on the couch while Sam played on his computer. She was really out of it, because Sam was talking on the phone and making a whole bunch of noise and Mandy didn’t even budge.
Well, I am going to let dinner settle some more and then play with Peyton.
Elway
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Absent People
Yesterday afternoon, when I slipped back into hiding, I must have hurt Mandy’s feelings because she left us. It was unusual for her to leave in the manner she did. She woke up from a nap, and quickly left the house. She mentioned something about going out with Sam, and that she would be home soon. Well, soon turned into hours and when she finally came back home we were well past worried. We greeted Mandy at the door to make sure everything was fine, and to let her know that it was way past dinner time!
Before Mandy did anything else, she fed us dinner. She apologized profusely for such a late dinner, and not only did she feed us a special can of food, she gave us some treats. Sam loved us too when he came home a few minutes after Mandy. We quickly forgave them since they were so seemingly sincerely sorry for the tardy meal.
This morning our people exhibited more unusual behavior. They woke up in the middle of the night and talked. They do this upon occasion, but it is always unusual. They did not talk about anything important—the weather, strange dreams, food, and seemingly unimportant topics. Eventually they went back to sleep, and slept until morning. However, Mandy dressed with Sam this morning and they left together! They were laughing and happy when they left, but Mandy normally only leaves with Sam on his days off. They were not gone a long time, so I am unsure where they could have gone.However, Mandy did bring back one of those cups of smelly brown liquid that she drinks. She has not been drinking that stuff lately, so I was surprised that she drank it today. However, she seemed in good spirits and has talked to several people on the phone and cleaned house today. We have stayed close to Mandy, but everything seems fine and everyone is happy. It is just unusual behavior for our people in the middle of the week.They do not normally break schedule and when they do, we are always surprised.
Mandy says this weekend is a long weekend. We are looking forward to spending time with our people. We have big plans for them, and I hope they follow our plans rather than their own. We would like to spend as much time as possible outside, so I hope they splash around in the big tub. I also hope the weather is nice. It has been slightly rainy, which Mandy likes -- she always sleeps when it rains. However, the rain has been coming when it is time for Mandy and Sam to splash around, so we have been unable to play outside.
Peyton
Before Mandy did anything else, she fed us dinner. She apologized profusely for such a late dinner, and not only did she feed us a special can of food, she gave us some treats. Sam loved us too when he came home a few minutes after Mandy. We quickly forgave them since they were so seemingly sincerely sorry for the tardy meal.
This morning our people exhibited more unusual behavior. They woke up in the middle of the night and talked. They do this upon occasion, but it is always unusual. They did not talk about anything important—the weather, strange dreams, food, and seemingly unimportant topics. Eventually they went back to sleep, and slept until morning. However, Mandy dressed with Sam this morning and they left together! They were laughing and happy when they left, but Mandy normally only leaves with Sam on his days off. They were not gone a long time, so I am unsure where they could have gone.However, Mandy did bring back one of those cups of smelly brown liquid that she drinks. She has not been drinking that stuff lately, so I was surprised that she drank it today. However, she seemed in good spirits and has talked to several people on the phone and cleaned house today. We have stayed close to Mandy, but everything seems fine and everyone is happy. It is just unusual behavior for our people in the middle of the week.They do not normally break schedule and when they do, we are always surprised.
Mandy says this weekend is a long weekend. We are looking forward to spending time with our people. We have big plans for them, and I hope they follow our plans rather than their own. We would like to spend as much time as possible outside, so I hope they splash around in the big tub. I also hope the weather is nice. It has been slightly rainy, which Mandy likes -- she always sleeps when it rains. However, the rain has been coming when it is time for Mandy and Sam to splash around, so we have been unable to play outside.
Peyton
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