So much as happened in the last few weeks—that I am at a loss of what all to tell you. It all started two weeks ago when Mandy and Sam called their family and said the baby was coming the next day. Mandy said that Mom-With-Cool-Toys and Shrimp Dad were coming to take care of Elway and me.
The next morning Sam and Mandy woke up really really early and left Elway and I alone. They said Mom WCT and Shrimp Dad would be here later to feed us dinner, and that it would be a few days before Mandy came home because she had to get the baby taken out of her tummy.
Mandy was telling the truth, Mom WCT and Shrimp Dad showed up and fed us dinner, gave me my pill and even gave us cool new toys! Mom WCT played the noise maker and sang to me, and I came out and welcomed them into my home. They took good care of me since Mandy and Sam left us. They even brought Ajulie into the house and she loved us too.
It is what has happened since Mandy and Sam came home though that has turned our lives upside down. When Mandy came home a few days later, she brought in the tiniest person I have ever seen. Everyone was oh-ing and aw-ing over this tiny creature. Mandy carefully picked her up and everyone held her. Mandy tried to show her to me, and do you know what she did? She bopped me in the nose! The very first time that tiny kick boxing body invader got close enough that I could smell her she smacks me in the nose! Mandy and Sam call her Stella but really she is just a screaming mimi! Whenever she is unhappy she just screams and Mandy or Sam come running to take care of her every whim!
Mom WCT, Shrimp Dad, and Ajulie left after a few days. I had hoped they would taking the tiny screaming mimi with them, but when Sam and Mandy came inside after saying good bye that tiny person was still with them. Mandy said she is here to stay.
I have tried screaming in order to get my way, or to get Mandy’s attention and when Stella is sleeping or eating, (which is most of the time) I get shushed. As long as Stella is awake or if Sam is holding her, Mandy will still jump to help me out. I miss my play time and snuggles with Mandy and it is because of this tiny person I feel like life will never be the same again.
Peyton
Monday, October 31, 2011
Friday, October 14, 2011
Here Lizard, Lizard, Lizard!
Today has been rather unusual. Mandy and Sam slept in again, which they have been doing all week. I don't understand why Sam isn't going to work as early as normal. After Sam left for work Mandy pulled out the video games and started jumping, dancing and moving all in front of the TV. It was vastly different than her regular work out. Then after she rested, she went outside and did some yard work. She took the bush-wacker to the plants by the big tub, and then she swept up all the leftovers she cut off. Peyton helped her sweep things up, and was allowed to stay outside even longer since he was so helpful. Mandy said he was extremely helpful. He even pawed some of the leaves Mandy didn't sweep up.
After a while, I joined Peyton outside and we found an intruder! I snatched that lizard up in my mouth so fast you would have been impressed. However, the lizard put up a fight and Mandy heard the ruckus. That lizard tried to take a bite out of me! Mandy jumped up and met me as I jumped through the window. The lizard was flopping out of my mouth, and he had a tuft of my hair hanging out of his mouth. He was a feisty little critter.
Mandy grabbed me and tried to get me to drop the lizard. I refused at first, but Mandy was very persuasive, and the lizard was less than cooperative in my mouth. Eventually I gagged and the lizard sprang from my mouth and literally flew across the room and landed on the couch. He immediately hid under the pillows and Mandy shooed my away. Then she gingerly picked up the pillows so not to allow the flying lizard another flight. Mandy found the intruder and he sprang at her. I'm telling you, that creature was something fierce! She stepped back and the lizard jumped up on the back of the couch and then down onto the floor. Mandy tried hard to capture the lizard but he was just too fast for her. She was moving furniture and trying hard to scoop up the lizard but he was one ferocious little critter! He even snapped his jaws at Mandy showing her the tiny teeth that had snagged a tuft of my hair. She said he was more gator than lizard! Eventually, Mandy called Sam since she didn’t think she’d be able to catch the trespasser. She was winded, and tired. Sam said he’d come home and help as long as Mandy could keep an eye on the lizard. Just then the trespasser made a run from under the couch to the chair. Mandy threw a towel on him and scooped him up in the towel! She captured the lizard! Sam was called back and told not to return home--Mandy can capture lizard after all!
Mandy took the whole towel outside and let the lizard go. He still had my hair in his mouth. He was a mean little sucker. Well, at this point, Mandy made both Peyton and I come in the house and she closed the windows. She said we broke rule number four, No lizard snatching, and not only that, I had brought the mean little intruder into the house.
It was rather humorous to watch Mandy jumping and throwing furniture around. I did not think she could move like that any longer, but apparently she still has a few tricks up her sleeve.
This afternoon has been rather calm. After a stressful and active morning, Mandy has relaxed and cleaned house for the weekend. Hopefully it will be a fun weekend.
Elway
After a while, I joined Peyton outside and we found an intruder! I snatched that lizard up in my mouth so fast you would have been impressed. However, the lizard put up a fight and Mandy heard the ruckus. That lizard tried to take a bite out of me! Mandy jumped up and met me as I jumped through the window. The lizard was flopping out of my mouth, and he had a tuft of my hair hanging out of his mouth. He was a feisty little critter.
Mandy grabbed me and tried to get me to drop the lizard. I refused at first, but Mandy was very persuasive, and the lizard was less than cooperative in my mouth. Eventually I gagged and the lizard sprang from my mouth and literally flew across the room and landed on the couch. He immediately hid under the pillows and Mandy shooed my away. Then she gingerly picked up the pillows so not to allow the flying lizard another flight. Mandy found the intruder and he sprang at her. I'm telling you, that creature was something fierce! She stepped back and the lizard jumped up on the back of the couch and then down onto the floor. Mandy tried hard to capture the lizard but he was just too fast for her. She was moving furniture and trying hard to scoop up the lizard but he was one ferocious little critter! He even snapped his jaws at Mandy showing her the tiny teeth that had snagged a tuft of my hair. She said he was more gator than lizard! Eventually, Mandy called Sam since she didn’t think she’d be able to catch the trespasser. She was winded, and tired. Sam said he’d come home and help as long as Mandy could keep an eye on the lizard. Just then the trespasser made a run from under the couch to the chair. Mandy threw a towel on him and scooped him up in the towel! She captured the lizard! Sam was called back and told not to return home--Mandy can capture lizard after all!
Mandy took the whole towel outside and let the lizard go. He still had my hair in his mouth. He was a mean little sucker. Well, at this point, Mandy made both Peyton and I come in the house and she closed the windows. She said we broke rule number four, No lizard snatching, and not only that, I had brought the mean little intruder into the house.
It was rather humorous to watch Mandy jumping and throwing furniture around. I did not think she could move like that any longer, but apparently she still has a few tricks up her sleeve.
This afternoon has been rather calm. After a stressful and active morning, Mandy has relaxed and cleaned house for the weekend. Hopefully it will be a fun weekend.
Elway
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Rule-Breaker
With the new rule in place, there are now so many rules to remember it is hard to obey them all. I mean four outside rules?! It is just excessive. I will review the rules for you, since Mandy just repeated them to us, that way you do not have to rack your brain to remember all these rules!
1. No Frog Chomping
2. No Bug Munching
3. No Fishing
4. No Lizard Snatching
Well this morning, Elway became the Rule-Breaker. He found a lizard outback and rather than alerting Mandy, he snatched that lizard up in his jaws of death and raced into the house. Fortunately for the little lizard, he started wiggling around in Elway’s mouth, and right in front of Mandy Elway had to gag that lizard up. He was able to snatch him back into his death trap before Mandy knew what was going on though. He raced into the bedroom, and Mandy knew he had something. She slowly maneuvered her way off the couch, (she attempted to jump, but was unable to do so) and started hollering for Sam. She did her slow trot into the bedroom where she dropped on all fours, still hollering for Sam. Elway was under the bed and attempting to execute the tiny lizard. Sam grabbed the flash light and was able push Elway out from under the bed. Elway raced past Mandy, since she is so slow and into the next room.
Finally the chase ended when Elway gagged the lizard up under the big table. Amazingly, the little lizard was still alive and Sam rescued the lizard from Elway’s jaws of death and took him outside. Mandy is unsure if he will live, but Elway does not mind. He was disappointed he was unable to execute the intruder for trespassing on our domain. Elway says he is working on protecting the home so the baby is safe. He believes if he can rid the house of all intruders, perhaps the baby will come sooner. We are all anxious for her to make her début. I am a little unsure if I am ready to meet her, since she kicks me so often, but Elway is overjoyed to finally meet the little life that practices her kung-fu on us through Mandy’s tummy. Any day now.
Well, it is beautiful outside, and since Mandy did not close the windows after Elway’s escapade, I am going to enjoy the outdoors.
Peyton
1. No Frog Chomping
2. No Bug Munching
3. No Fishing
4. No Lizard Snatching
Well this morning, Elway became the Rule-Breaker. He found a lizard outback and rather than alerting Mandy, he snatched that lizard up in his jaws of death and raced into the house. Fortunately for the little lizard, he started wiggling around in Elway’s mouth, and right in front of Mandy Elway had to gag that lizard up. He was able to snatch him back into his death trap before Mandy knew what was going on though. He raced into the bedroom, and Mandy knew he had something. She slowly maneuvered her way off the couch, (she attempted to jump, but was unable to do so) and started hollering for Sam. She did her slow trot into the bedroom where she dropped on all fours, still hollering for Sam. Elway was under the bed and attempting to execute the tiny lizard. Sam grabbed the flash light and was able push Elway out from under the bed. Elway raced past Mandy, since she is so slow and into the next room.
Finally the chase ended when Elway gagged the lizard up under the big table. Amazingly, the little lizard was still alive and Sam rescued the lizard from Elway’s jaws of death and took him outside. Mandy is unsure if he will live, but Elway does not mind. He was disappointed he was unable to execute the intruder for trespassing on our domain. Elway says he is working on protecting the home so the baby is safe. He believes if he can rid the house of all intruders, perhaps the baby will come sooner. We are all anxious for her to make her début. I am a little unsure if I am ready to meet her, since she kicks me so often, but Elway is overjoyed to finally meet the little life that practices her kung-fu on us through Mandy’s tummy. Any day now.
Well, it is beautiful outside, and since Mandy did not close the windows after Elway’s escapade, I am going to enjoy the outdoors.
Peyton
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Intruder Alert!
This morning, Mandy opened the kitchen window for me and immediately grabbed me away from the window and slammed it closed. Whoa! I immediately knew something was up, but I didn’t know why Mandy was acting so strange. She told Sam there was a frog inside the screen! What?! A frog in my window! How could I miss that? Apparently, she was unsure if the intruder was alive, but she was not going to take any chances since I was there. Sam came over, and cautiously opened the window. I tried to assist Sam, but he pushed me away. Unfortunately, Mandy’s speculation of the frog’s life was correct, the trespasser was dead. I was unable to execute punishment, but I suppose he already received it. Sam carefully pulled the dead prowler from the window and disposed of him. May this be a lesson to all intruders...even if we do not find you, death will follow if you try to enter our house.
Well, since it is early not much else is new. Sam has left for work, and Mandy is getting ready for the day. Yesterday she cleaned house, and pounded on the wall upstairs--she was hanging something in the baby’s room. Peyton helped her, and Mandy was pleased that he was not afraid of the hammer.
I better run, Peyton looks like he is ready to pounce, and I want to make the first move.
Elway
Well, since it is early not much else is new. Sam has left for work, and Mandy is getting ready for the day. Yesterday she cleaned house, and pounded on the wall upstairs--she was hanging something in the baby’s room. Peyton helped her, and Mandy was pleased that he was not afraid of the hammer.
I better run, Peyton looks like he is ready to pounce, and I want to make the first move.
Elway
Monday, October 10, 2011
Any Day Now
So, we’re waiting. All of us. Peyton and I are trying to encourage the baby to come meet us, but she just won’t listen to our pleas. We have tried to help Mandy by chasing her, or having her chase us all of the house this weekend. Last night, I even walked several laps around the pool with her while Sam watered the plants.
Peyton has become rather rambunctious lately. He even tried fishing, not once but TWICE, right in front of Mandy. Needless to say, Peyton ended up a little wet. I was glad he got in trouble! He was awfully bold, jumping up to fish right in front of Mandy like that.
Last night, Peyton was upstairs singing while Mandy played the noise maker. After he stopped singing Mandy went upstairs. I followed her up and begged to be let into the baby’s room. She let me in, and I made a bee-line for the open bathroom door and raced around to the guest room! Since Mandy can’t dive anymore, I easily made it into the guest room! Score one for me! However, Mandy called Sam and he poked at me with a long stick, until he could reach me. Then he pulled me out from under the bed and I was thrown out of the guest room. It sure was sure fun while it lasted though!
Today, Mandy has been cleaning house. Our house seems to be cleaned just about every day. Mandy finds little things to do on a daily bias that seem rather odd. This weekend, she cleaned the wall around the fireplace. Strange.
Mandy has been boiling water today, and dumping it on ant piles out front. I think the water is almost ready so, I am going to watch from the front window!
Elway
Peyton has become rather rambunctious lately. He even tried fishing, not once but TWICE, right in front of Mandy. Needless to say, Peyton ended up a little wet. I was glad he got in trouble! He was awfully bold, jumping up to fish right in front of Mandy like that.
Last night, Peyton was upstairs singing while Mandy played the noise maker. After he stopped singing Mandy went upstairs. I followed her up and begged to be let into the baby’s room. She let me in, and I made a bee-line for the open bathroom door and raced around to the guest room! Since Mandy can’t dive anymore, I easily made it into the guest room! Score one for me! However, Mandy called Sam and he poked at me with a long stick, until he could reach me. Then he pulled me out from under the bed and I was thrown out of the guest room. It sure was sure fun while it lasted though!
Today, Mandy has been cleaning house. Our house seems to be cleaned just about every day. Mandy finds little things to do on a daily bias that seem rather odd. This weekend, she cleaned the wall around the fireplace. Strange.
Mandy has been boiling water today, and dumping it on ant piles out front. I think the water is almost ready so, I am going to watch from the front window!
Elway
Friday, October 7, 2011
Quiet Mornings
Life has been rather quiet since the morning chase earlier this week. However, when Sam leaves for work Elway and I make sure we are at the front door to make sure no intruders trespass in our domain. So far, nothing else has dared enter into our home.
The other day Mandy was napping on the couch, and Elway woke up her up let her know there was a small bug not far from her. She was able to capture the bug and dispose of it, before it could disrupt her nap. She praised Elway for his brave display of protectiveness. In order to show Mandy that I am also brave, I have looked for bugs all week, but have not been able to find another. However, when another one sneaks into the house, I will be there to pounce.
The weather has been beautiful of a morning, and Mandy opens the windows for us as soon as she wakes up. This morning, Sam overslept slightly, and I was forced to wake Mandy while he dressed for work. I jumped up on the bed and told Mandy it was time to get up. She responded by pulling me into a cuddle. I told her that I did not want cuddled, I wanted outside! Mandy eventually responded to my requests and woke up to let me outside! It was gorgeous this morning, and I sang to the world to say good morning! I am hopeful that when Mandy grills dinner tonight, I will be able to enjoy some time outside again this evening.
Peyton
The other day Mandy was napping on the couch, and Elway woke up her up let her know there was a small bug not far from her. She was able to capture the bug and dispose of it, before it could disrupt her nap. She praised Elway for his brave display of protectiveness. In order to show Mandy that I am also brave, I have looked for bugs all week, but have not been able to find another. However, when another one sneaks into the house, I will be there to pounce.
The weather has been beautiful of a morning, and Mandy opens the windows for us as soon as she wakes up. This morning, Sam overslept slightly, and I was forced to wake Mandy while he dressed for work. I jumped up on the bed and told Mandy it was time to get up. She responded by pulling me into a cuddle. I told her that I did not want cuddled, I wanted outside! Mandy eventually responded to my requests and woke up to let me outside! It was gorgeous this morning, and I sang to the world to say good morning! I am hopeful that when Mandy grills dinner tonight, I will be able to enjoy some time outside again this evening.
Peyton
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Unbelievable Morning Chase
This morning there was a big chase around the house. Guess who was being chased? Me! Sam was leaving for work and Mandy was holding the front door open briefly to say good bye when a sneaky little intruder scurried into my domain! I pounced on that lizard so fast, Mandy had no idea what was in the house! I took off into the family room to commence corporal punishment. All intruders are instantly guilty and the punishment is death! (Peyton disagrees, and would rather play with our visitors, but I remind him they are interlopers not friends!)
Mandy called for Sam and then she came running after me—I say running, but Mandy doesn’t really run anymore. It’s a rather humorous trot while she holds her ever expanding belly. Sam came in the house and a full out chase had begun! At first Peyton stayed with me as my wing man, or as a possible ploy to rescue the trespasser, but eventually he deserted me. Anyway, since I was not going to be allowed to give the lizard a proper death, I scooped him up in my mouth and started munching—death by fangs would have to suffice. Mandy was coming up behind me and Sam was towering in front of me—this is when Peyton deserted me. He plopped down in the family room and watched the events unfold. I carefully observed my exit paths and quickly slithered past Sam and raced into the bedroom. He came barreling up behind me, so I dove under the bed. Mandy can’t crawl under the bed anymore, so I knew I would have a little time to execute my prisoner.
Sam started army crawling under the bed and eventually I had to abandon my post. I tried to hide in the window, however Mandy saw me and she pulled the curtains back. I bolted past her back into the family room. Unfortunately, I started gagging on the lizard and was forced to abandon him. Mandy finally caught me, and Sam scooped up the now dead intruder.
It was a fun morning event for me. Watching Mandy trot around the house was hilarious, and it was a entertaining start to the day!
The windows have been open for several days now, and it is glorious! Sam has been cutting the palm tree leaves, and I believe that is why there are so many lizards and frogs trying to invade our house. Their homes are being cut down, and they are interested in revenge. We have been on full alert keeping these critters out of our home. May this be a warning to all invaders--trespassing is punishable by death.
Well, I think I’ll chase Peyton down and let him know what I think about his abandonment in this morning’s chase.
Elway
Mandy called for Sam and then she came running after me—I say running, but Mandy doesn’t really run anymore. It’s a rather humorous trot while she holds her ever expanding belly. Sam came in the house and a full out chase had begun! At first Peyton stayed with me as my wing man, or as a possible ploy to rescue the trespasser, but eventually he deserted me. Anyway, since I was not going to be allowed to give the lizard a proper death, I scooped him up in my mouth and started munching—death by fangs would have to suffice. Mandy was coming up behind me and Sam was towering in front of me—this is when Peyton deserted me. He plopped down in the family room and watched the events unfold. I carefully observed my exit paths and quickly slithered past Sam and raced into the bedroom. He came barreling up behind me, so I dove under the bed. Mandy can’t crawl under the bed anymore, so I knew I would have a little time to execute my prisoner.
Sam started army crawling under the bed and eventually I had to abandon my post. I tried to hide in the window, however Mandy saw me and she pulled the curtains back. I bolted past her back into the family room. Unfortunately, I started gagging on the lizard and was forced to abandon him. Mandy finally caught me, and Sam scooped up the now dead intruder.
It was a fun morning event for me. Watching Mandy trot around the house was hilarious, and it was a entertaining start to the day!
The windows have been open for several days now, and it is glorious! Sam has been cutting the palm tree leaves, and I believe that is why there are so many lizards and frogs trying to invade our house. Their homes are being cut down, and they are interested in revenge. We have been on full alert keeping these critters out of our home. May this be a warning to all invaders--trespassing is punishable by death.
Well, I think I’ll chase Peyton down and let him know what I think about his abandonment in this morning’s chase.
Elway
Saturday, October 1, 2011
New Rule
I was able to force Mandy and Sam into making a new outside rule—and this rule was created solely because of me!
Last night, Mandy asked Sam to do something outback in the dark. I came running into the family room as soon as I heard Sam unlock the door and asked as nicely as possible if I could join him outside. Mandy said it was a bad idea, but I gave Sam my best “Please?! I promise to be a good kitty!” look. “Meow, Sam Meow!” Sam overruled Mandy’s ‘No’, and let me outside in the dark! He said he would bring me back in.
After a few minutes, Mandy joined us outside. She must have been checking up on us, but Sam said it was time to go inside. He tried to get me to come in the house. Guess what I did? I ran from him. Meow!! Mandy joined in on the chase, but I am speedy and stealth-like. However, at this time Elway joined us outside and Mandy was less than amused by Sam’s decision to let us outside in the dark.
After a few minutes, Mandy gave up on me, since Sam promised he would bring me inside and she started to bring Elway inside. I ran to the corner by the grill, and guess what I found?! A Lizard! I grabbed that lizard in my mouth and made a beeline for the house! However, that wiggly little critter was not cooperative and I had to drop him before I made it in the house. Sam knew I had something and called to Mandy. They tried to stop me before I made it inside, but I was quicker than them. (Have I mentioned that Mandy no longer runs or dives after us?) As soon as I was in the house, I ran through the family room, under the piano and into the bedroom! However, by the time I made it to the bedroom, the lizard made me gag and I had to drop him just before I crossed the threshold. Mandy actually did dive after me at this point, and I was forced to abandon the lizard!
Sam came running up behind Mandy and captured the lizard while Mandy kept me away from my prey. Once Sam captured the lizard, my play thing was gone! Sam took him back outside and said I was not allowed outside after dark ever again. Meow.
Mandy made sure the lizards tail was not in my mouth and I fussed at her for ruining my play thing. She was upset that I brought the lizard in the house. She said it is my job to keep the invaders out, not bring them in the house!
So, do you remember the three rules of outside play?
1. No fishing
2. No frog chomping
3. No bug munching
Well can you guess rule number four?
4. No lizard snatching
All well, it sure made for a memorable evening, and now there is a rule in place because of me! All of the other rules were put in place because of Elway, and now I have assisted in the creation of our list of outside rules!
Peyton
Last night, Mandy asked Sam to do something outback in the dark. I came running into the family room as soon as I heard Sam unlock the door and asked as nicely as possible if I could join him outside. Mandy said it was a bad idea, but I gave Sam my best “Please?! I promise to be a good kitty!” look. “Meow, Sam Meow!” Sam overruled Mandy’s ‘No’, and let me outside in the dark! He said he would bring me back in.
After a few minutes, Mandy joined us outside. She must have been checking up on us, but Sam said it was time to go inside. He tried to get me to come in the house. Guess what I did? I ran from him. Meow!! Mandy joined in on the chase, but I am speedy and stealth-like. However, at this time Elway joined us outside and Mandy was less than amused by Sam’s decision to let us outside in the dark.
After a few minutes, Mandy gave up on me, since Sam promised he would bring me inside and she started to bring Elway inside. I ran to the corner by the grill, and guess what I found?! A Lizard! I grabbed that lizard in my mouth and made a beeline for the house! However, that wiggly little critter was not cooperative and I had to drop him before I made it in the house. Sam knew I had something and called to Mandy. They tried to stop me before I made it inside, but I was quicker than them. (Have I mentioned that Mandy no longer runs or dives after us?) As soon as I was in the house, I ran through the family room, under the piano and into the bedroom! However, by the time I made it to the bedroom, the lizard made me gag and I had to drop him just before I crossed the threshold. Mandy actually did dive after me at this point, and I was forced to abandon the lizard!
Sam came running up behind Mandy and captured the lizard while Mandy kept me away from my prey. Once Sam captured the lizard, my play thing was gone! Sam took him back outside and said I was not allowed outside after dark ever again. Meow.
Mandy made sure the lizards tail was not in my mouth and I fussed at her for ruining my play thing. She was upset that I brought the lizard in the house. She said it is my job to keep the invaders out, not bring them in the house!
So, do you remember the three rules of outside play?
1. No fishing
2. No frog chomping
3. No bug munching
Well can you guess rule number four?
4. No lizard snatching
All well, it sure made for a memorable evening, and now there is a rule in place because of me! All of the other rules were put in place because of Elway, and now I have assisted in the creation of our list of outside rules!
Peyton
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