Move in day

Kate packed up all my toys, my bed mat and two big sacks of food into the car today (I hoped she'd open one of the food sacks for me as an afternoon snack but no such luck) and we went off to Sarah and Nicky's house again. I got very excited as we pulled into the driveway and I could recognise where we were!

I bounded into the house and got busy making sure everything in the house smelled the same as it did last time I was here. It took a while, but I do like to be thorough. Kate and Sarah unpacked all my things. It feels different this time, I don't think I'm on holiday! I found my new comfy bed, it's just so fluffy, I love it! I tried to show my appreciation by chewing on the cushion and tossing it around, but no one looked very happy about this, so I did my best to just lie quietly.

After a while, Kate left, and Sarah and Nicky took me for a lovely walk in the park nearby. Everything is so exciting and new, I forgot all about walking nicely on the lead, and my neck is a bit sore from pulling on the lead. I wish I could remember not to, but it's so hard! I was kept far too busy to get worried about moving house, and apart from a couple of barks in the middle of the night, I was very good and slept right through.

First sleepover

I had my first sleepover last night! Kate brought me to see Sarah and Nicky. I love their house, but it was quite messy today and they were very busy with lists and piles of things, moving them all around. I thought I'd let them get on with it, and settled down in a nice pink bed, keeping an eye on them to make sure they weren't secretly eating anything that I could share. (And by share I mean steal.)

After a while (and several photos, they just wouldn't let me have a nap in peace!) I was forcibly ejected from the pink bed and Nicky started putting clothes and bits and pieces inside it! Oh no! I knew what was going on here! They were packing to go on holiday, without me!

I tried to remedy the situation by first climbing into the suitcase myself, and then when that didn't work, grabbing a pair of fluffy ear muffs and sneaking off with them. It wasn't long before they found me and re-packed the earmuffs, although they didn't look too upset. When they went downstairs to fetch hats and scarves I managed to creep back in and steal the earmuffs again... No earmuffs, no holiday, clearly! But sadly I was discovered, and the door was shut. Game over. I don't think they realise just how stealthy I can be, I don't want to use all my ninja moves up at once. Besides, I'm still in cute puppy overload mode, I have to make them think that they're in charge! Ha!

I wasn't very impressed with the bed they put out for me to sleep on - just a piece of blanket! I did hear them say though that they had ordered me a special fancy bed of my own that hasn't arrived yet. It will be so nice having somewhere comfy to sleep that is all mine! There are no other dogs here. You know what that means? More biscuits for me!

I'm not used to being upstairs. I love stairs! They are so fun to run up and down! I haven't quite got the hang of turning round on them yet though. Sarah had to help me out a couple of times when I almost fell off the side, getting too excited. I also tripped down the stairs at bedtime when I went to get a drink, so they left the hall light on for me. It's a bit bright though, I've put in a request for a nice relaxing mood light with a bark activated dimmer switch. Bark on! Bark off!

Today is a new day. I am not quite right and I have an odd sensation in my tummy, but other than that I feel great. It was odd that Nigel didn’t take me with him when he went for a walk this morning, but actually, I wasn’t that bothered. I wandered round the pen and that was about it.

I have had the strangest day. I went for a lovely walk this morning, then was bundled into the car without any breakfast. That was ok as we always go fun places when we go in the car. I noticed that there was a clear plastic cone in the back with me, so I pushed my head in to investigate. It got stuck and they laughed at me. I thought that a little unnecessary.

We got to the place where we were going and waited in the waiting area. There were some lovely people there who all made a fuss of me. Then we went iinto a room for some more fuss and a lot of human talk. Suddenly Nigel and Kate went out and I was left with the nurse. I thought this a bit odd, but played along. Then felt really drowsy, and had a nap. When I woke up I felt really sick, and really odd, kind of woozy. I lay around for a bit and they put that clear plastic cone over my head and attached my collar to it. I was feeling too ill to bother.

Finally I was taken back out into the waiting area where Nigel and Kate were aghain. After some more talk I went out into the fresh air and to the car. I wanted to jump in but Nigel wouldn’t let me so I let him lift me up. Not a dignified position for me but it was an odd day. 

 I got home and felt so ill I threw up in the hall. They didn’t mind. In fact Kate went and made me a fire as I was shivering. I sat on one or the other lap all evening. I did stop for some chicken and rice but that was all. Then I went to sleep again.  I just want company and sleep.

Today was a great day.  I had a trip out in the car and spent the day with Sarah and Nicky. Fun fun fun!  I really like it there so I decided to be on my best, most cute behaviour: no jumping up, lots of cute puppy behaviour. I think it has worked; they love me.

We arrived and went straight into the back garden to play with red ball. I loved flying up and down the steps. And it is clean.

Then I saw a friend in the cupboard in the lounge. She really looked like me, much more clear than the one in the bookcase at home. I tried to get her to play, and barked at her but she couldn’t get out of the cupboard.

Kate, Nicky and I then went for a walk. We had a lovely time playing in a field we found, and it’s only just round the corner from their house. I went to meet a couple of dog friends but came straight back when called, mostly.  We played a lot of red ball until I was tired. 

I saw a strange thing today at Sarah and Nicky’s: a large round thing that traveled round the floor, whirring. It had little brushes on the side.  I wasn’t sure at first but it did look like fun so I tried to bite it. I don’t think I was supposed to do that.

Also, I had a really nasty moment just after going outside for a little private time. On the way back I came bowling up the steps and ran in to the door. I didn’t realize there is such a thing as a door you can see through. Crash! I felt a bit weird after that, but I did notice that Sarah put a white apple sticker on the see through bit. Hopefully, I will remember that it is there, and be a bit more careful next time. I hope there is a next time...

I was so tired on the way home I just curled up on the seat and went to sleep. At least I think I did, all I remember is getting in the car, and then getting out again. I don’t think they live very far away at all...