1-5-08

Saturday – Mom brought Isee in very early and then we all went back to sleep. Dad was in not too much later and he started grooming Ever, then Bonnet, and then me. He put each of us in a crate and Mom went over us as well. I kissed Dad on the ear several times hoping he would stop with the noisy dryer, but he did not. When he was done grooming me, Mom put me in Isee’s crate in the living room. I was under Bonnet, who was in her crate, but I did not understand why! We sat around in the crates for a while and then Dad took us out to the van. He stuck me in a crate in the very back where I could not see anyone and the ride was very bumpy. Isee was the only dog who did not get to go. I don’t like car rides very much at all! I complained, but Mom kept telling me to settle down. The car ride was very long. Once we finally stopped, Dad chalked us in the van and he handed me over to some stranger. I was not leaving the car to go with this weird guy I have only seen twice before! This guy drags me out of the car and I decided I was going to poop just to annoy him! Then he dragged me into a building and down some scary steps and through a bunch of weird people and other dogs. Finally Mom came and rescued me! I still did not want to move, but at least I was much happier. Once I realized that Mom had Ever, I was overjoyed and went with her to where Ever was. Bonnet finally joined us. Mom broke out the treats that Ever and Bonnet had been telling me were worth all the fuss and bother. They call it Liver, and what ever it is, it is one of the best tasting treats I have had in a long time. We stood around for a while and then Mom asked me to walk away from the other 2 dogs. I wanted nothing to do with walking away from Bonnet! Mom finally convinced me that I should. We walked into an area where there were no other dogs and I was happy to trot around the ring like the good girl Mom kept telling me I was. Some strange lady came over and touched me all over. I stayed still and did not move, which is what Mom has always taught me to do. Then we moved around the open space some more. That part was pretty fun! The lady handed Mom something and then we went back into the confusion. I did not want to be out there, so I froze again. A few minutes went by and we went back into the thing that Mom calls a ring with one other dog. Once that dog was far enough away from me, I went with Mom around the ring again. Mom then made me get in front of that other dog, which I was not too happy about, but she seemed very pleased with me and gave me some liver. The lady handed Mom two more things and we went back into the jungle of dogs and humans. She handed me back to that strange man and then took Ever and went back into the ring. Bonnet and Dad went in as well. The stranger dragged me back in, but I was happy to be behind Bonnet, so it was not too bad. Then Mom and Ever went around the ring and ended up behind me. All I wanted to do was look at Mom, but this guy got mad at me and would not let me do it! I just kept trying and ignored him. When Bonnet went around, I was really frustrated that I could not watch or follow her. Then this guy took me around the ring so I was behind Bonnet again and I was much happier. We stayed behind Bonnet and Ever and then we left the ring. We then sat around while people came over and petted us for a while and then Mom took me back into the ring and made me stand next to a sign while some guy took pictures of us. The lady who petted me all over was standing next to us, but she did not try to touch me again. Ever also got his picture taken and then we all went back into the sea of people. Once Dad and Mom had packed up all our stuff, Mom took all three of us dogs and Ever led us outside. I was happy to follow Mom until we got outside and then I followed Bonnet. We got back into the crates in the car, but this time I got to ride behind Dad and Mom. That made the ride a bit better. We did not go too far when we stopped and Dad and Mom left for a bit. Then we sat in our crates and barked and howled until Dad and Mom returned, which seemed like hours to us. When they finally did return, we rode for what seemed like hours again until we finally got home. We dogs were thrilled to be home, but even after we got home, Dad and Mom would not let us go outside to play in the rain. I wanted to go roll in the mud, but they just would not let us out. Isee got to go out, but not one of us who suffered through the day were allowed to run and play. Much later in the evening, Dad did take us for a walk, but not a very long one. Mom went to bed early and Dad played with each of us for a while. He took Isee back to bed with him again. That was 2 nights in a row. How unfair!

Sunday went much the same as Saturday except that Dad took me into the building and I got to stand around with Bonnet once I got in there. I did not win and I was stuck being held by some lady I don’t know. Mom says she is my step grandma, but I don’t much care for her. I wanted to be in the ring with Ever and Bonnet! It is no fun being outside the ring while they are in there having fun.

Monday - Dad and Mom went to work and Ever, Bonnet, and I were glad. We got to rest. Mom started stripping my coat when she got home and when Dad came home, he helped. It was terrible! I hate it when they do that.

Tuesday – Dad stripped Bonnet, he put me on the table and worked on my coat a bit more. He even put Isee up there and did something to her! Mom is always the one who grooms us, so we don’t know what is up! It is all so confusing!

Friday – Bonnet came in season! Ever is going crazy and Dad and Mom won’t let them out together.