Thawing Out in Chiberia

I didn't even know it could be this cold for so long! I am missing our house in the South these days, and wishing that all this snow and frozen slush would go away.

Yesterday and today were the first times I had been outside in over one whole week! JK and Mr.Wolf let me use the Puppy Training Pads in the house instead of making me go outside into the terrible cold and snow to do my, ahem, "business". That snow was higher than my head, people! JK said that I would have taken one step off the stoop and just go "PLOOFF" and disappear into the snow. That did not sound like fun to me.

Our Yard. It got even deeper than that.

JK found out that people were calling this bad weather "Chiberia" and she thought that was really funny. That was pretty much the only thing she found funny about it, though, because she barely left the house last week either. Which is great for me. I prefer to have my people home with me.

Here are some ways I stayed warm.

Smooshing in between legs, pillow, and warm laptop.

Snuggling into the big thick blanket.

Sitting directly in front of the heater duct while JK painted the downstairs.

Tucking myself into small places for extra warmth.

Staying under the covers as long as possible.

For the most part, I tried to just lay low and pretend that I never wanted to go outside ever again as long as I lived.

But today, JK and I made our way outside to investigate. It was slushy and cold, but it turned out that it felt great to be out and about in the sunshine. JK made me wear my coat, though. Yuck. I hate the coat.

Tail wagging.

I was glad to see some grass. That's hopeful, right? JK carried me over the big puddles and icy slush. I would have had to swim through some of those big slush puddles. No thanks. It's tough to be a tiny dog in the winter.

Stay warm!

Modeling My New Vest (for Jane)

JK has lots of friends whose names begin with the "J" sound. One of her J friends is named Judi, and Judi's daughter's name is Jane. And Judi told JK that Jane would like to see a picture of me in my winter vest, and since I do look quite handsome in my vest, I agreed to take a picture for the blog.

JK says that this vest makes me look like a caterpillar, and then Mr. Wolf said "No! A dogerpillar!" and they laughed. Sometimes my people are kind of embarrassing.

It has already gotten pretty cold here, so I thought that the dreaded winter coat would come out of the box soon, but JK says that I will not need the winter coat this year because we are all going to move together someplace warm called North Carolina. I hear that there are no sidewalks there, though, so I'm not sure how I will like it. Do you think people will leave burritos and cake and lasagna on the ground in our new neighborhood like they do in Rogers Park?

If they do, I will tell you about it on the blog. And if they don't, then I'll put our new address on the blog so you can send me some sidewalk food. I might starve to death without it.

My Coat

Hello Blogfriends!

Mr. Wolf has been home for a whole week, and he and I are having a very good time during the day. He lets me nibble his food, and snuggle on his lap while he works. It is so nice to have him home with me while JK is at work!

I also like that Mr. Wolf and JK take me outside together when they are home. I love walking around with both of my people! The only thing I don't like about going outside with JK and Mr. Wolf is that it is cold, and I still have to wear my coat.

Boo. The Coat.



Here is a closer picture, so you can see how much I dislike wearing the coat.

JK and Mr. Wolf tell me that I need to wear the coat so that I can stay warm, and the coat is warm and soft, but I don't like to wear it because it feels funny when I walk and makes it hard to turn my head and move my legs. I wear it because JK and Mr. Wolf like to go outside with me and I need the coat to stay warm outside.

Me, hiding from the coat.

I cannot wait for it to be warm again, so we don't need coats to go outside and play. What is your favorite thing about spring?

Ate a Euro Breakfast and then I Moped

JK is afraid that everyone on BlogLand thinks that I am sad, cold, and hungry all the time because so many of the pictures we post are of me looking mopey. I'm actually pretty content most of the time, but I can't help it! It is cold outside, and I prefer to stay on my blanket or inside my cozy house.  I play when JK comes home, but it is hard to take pictures and play with me at the same time.

Anyway, JK has been eating yogurt for breakfast and sprinkling a little sweet on top like granola or cereal. She says it reminds her of breakfasts in Europe, which is far away. I wonder if it is warm in Europe. Maybe we should go there? Anyway, when she is done with her breakfast, she lets me lick the leftover yogurt out of the bowl because yogurt is good for dogs.

She is kind enough to bring the bowl right over to my cosy spot so I don't have to get up to lick the bowl.

Food: Yogurt
Rating: 3 out of 5 Cheesy Treats
Highlights: creamy, lickable, good for me
Problems: cold, not very sweet, JK eats all the sweet stuff before she gives it to me

But I know that after she finishes getting ready in the morning, she will leave for work, and so I get a little mopey:

I know she will come home again soon.  And my other person friend, Kari, comes by every day to take me for a walk. I like Kari, but I hate going outside on such cold days. At least it is nice to have a friend visit every day. Otherwise I just have Squirrel, Lion, and Shark to keep my company until JK gets home.

Hiding from the Snow

So, I'm ready for spring.  My feet do not like the cold ice or the painful salt crystals that lodge themselves between my toe pads.  That Big Snow was kind of fun, but now I just want it to melt. I can't find my favorite trees, and there hasn't been any food on the ground in weeks.  Just snow!

JK still wants me to go outside a few times a day, but I really REALLY do not like to go.  Today I thought I could hide next to Mr. Wolf's black and white pants when JK got the leash.  Unfortunately, she was still able to see me and I had to go outside. Next time, I will try to hide all the way under the blanket.

Keeping Busy in the Cold.

Oh my ears and whiskers!  It is so cold outside!  I really prefer to be indoors on cold days like today.  Here are some things that I have been doing to keep busy inside the house.

1.  Keep the Warm Clothes Warm

Warm Clothes are Very Important

2.  Learn how to make my new squeaky soft bell toy squeak. 

This was a Christmas present from Mr. Wolf's mom.

3.  Practice my Magic Powers every day. 

I heard JK say it myself - She cannot get up from the couch if I am in her lap.  I am magic.

I hope you are staying warm!  Let me know if you need me to keep any of your clothes toasty for ya.

New Sweater

Yeah, I need a sweater and a blanket.

Brr!! Still Cold.  Gonna keep my legs tucked.

All of a sudden, it started to be very cold outside.  JK and Mr. Wolf and I went on a walk the other day, and I was so cold that I was shaking.  JK picked me up and zipped me into her jacket, which was very nice of her. 

JK decided that I needed some warm winter clothes.  She drove me to the store with things for dogs and other pets, and we picked out some warm things.  I didn't like the shiny red jacket, but I do like this grey sweater.  It keeps me warm, and also it looks nice.

When I came back inside, I ran to my soft blanket and tucked my legs up underneath me to keep warm.  JK says that I will need to be brave, because it is going to get much much colder.  I think I will need different clothes, then, because I am cold already.