There They Go Again

I was so happy to have the family all around me for the Christmas vacation.  My happiness was short-lived.  On Wednesday through Saturday, the family left me and Peepers all alone.  Sure they arranged to have these really nice dog walkers come in and feed us and take me for a walk, but that certainly was no replacement for the daily unconditional love of my family.

When the family leaves like that they try to act like nothing is happening.  Do they think I am an idiot?  I mean, come on, I can see the suitcases, I can see the little lights they set up, I can see the notes for the dog walker – I am one observant dog!  They leave and it is very quiet around here.

Luckily, I am a dog that can really amuse myself.  There is actually so much to do around here when the family is gone.  For instance… first I check out the garbage and then I peek into the pantry.  If they leave yummy foods on the lower shelves I am in heaven.  Of course, then I sleep on Hallie and B’s bed.  I play with my loofa dog and my red chicken (a fun new toy that I have).  I listen to NPR.  I look for Peepers.  I snoop around My G and Lil Joe’s bedrooms.  I would have surfed the net, but they turned off all of the computers.

Even though I kept busy, I would much rather have everyone around me.  I was in heaven when they came home.  Of course, they were a little frantic because of all of the water in the basement.  Maybe they should just stay home next time.