Have you missed me yet? I am so iconic, so XL, XLoving, and XFluffy-how could you not miss me? I am certain that our wonderful staff that keeps our building clean knows I am gone because my “mustaches” are not on the floor even though Mom and Aunt Krista collect as many as they can.
Ms. McDowell has not had her weekly de-stress visit. Miss Anna Rose has not had her “pupdates” when we sign in and out.

Today (Friday) I had really had enough of this stay at home business. Seriously, we have not been anywhere fun since the last time I came to school! I have not been to a single restaurant or shop. I miss school! I knew it was a school day and I wanted Mom to take me.

At 5 AM, I got up and took my walk. Then at 5:30 AM, I insisted on breakfast. At 5:45 AM, I insisted on attention and brushing. My goal was to get Mom to understand that we were GOing. Mom just did not get the message. So I went to our “formal” communication system.

See how I tap her leg with my right paw and look into her eyes? It is the first step in our chain of communication. It means, “Pay Attention”.

Mom did pay attention. She asked me about taking a walk and about water. I was not interested. I just put my head down. Then she said, ” Bella, I bet you know it’s Friday. I bet you want to go to school”. I jumped off the bed and did my happy dance.

Mom did not join me. Dad had knee surgery. Want to see a picture?

Trick or Treat- that is from his 2009 surgery!
Here is the surgery picture from October 23, 2012.

Dad is recovering from his 2nd surgery following The Assault. He had a meniscus tear, a neuroma removed and scar tissue scraped off the previous incision. The good news is that he should recover fully, have no more pain, and feel like he is 39 again. We are tail waggin’ happy!

Woofs and wags,

Bella