My New Job

JK and Mr. Wolf were talking about what kind of blog posts I could write, and Mr. Wolf suggested that I could use the blog to write sometimes about food!  I think this is a great idea.  JK told me that there are people whose whole job is to eat food and tell people about it.  They are called food critics, and I would like to be one.

I eat all kinds of food, and I would like to tell people and other dogs about what I think about all the different things that I eat.

For example, JK let me eat some pumpkin bars before they were cooked.  I really liked the pumpkin bar dough.  It was soft and sweet and easy to lick off the spoon.  It was a little bit spicy, too.  JK let me have some of the pumpkin bar dough before she mixed the chocolate chips into it because dogs are not supposed to eat chocolate. 

Here's a photo of me eating pumpkin bar dough:

Since Cheesy Treats are my very favorite food in the whole world, I will rate food that I eat based on how close it comes to being my New Favorite Food.  In this case, I give pumpkin bar dough 3 out of 5 Cheesy Treats.  I would have given it 4, if I could have eaten them as they are meant to be eaten with the chocolate chips.

Food:  Pumpkin Bar Dough
Rating:  3 out of 5 Cheesy Treats
Highlights:  Sweet, spicy, soft, easy to lick
Problems:  No chocolate chips, didn't get to eat the finished product

Things that I like

Yesterday JK took me to another doctor in a different part of the city.  I was very scared at first, but everyone was very friendly and nice to me, so I relaxed and was able to sit quietly with JK while we waited.  After talking with several different doctors who examined me, JK had to leave me with them for the day.  I got very sleepy and slept most of the day.   

When I woke up, I had tubes coming out of my leg that were stuck on with very strong tape.  Not to worry, I chewed them off quite easily.  JK helped me get them off when she came to pick me up.  I don't remember anything else that happened while I was at the doctor.  I had Lion with me, so I didn't feel so afraid. 

I didn't feel quite like myself yesterday, so JK didn't take any pictures of me for the blog.  But I was very happy to see my favorite things when I got home, so I thought I would put some pictures up of those things instead.  I don't really like going to the doctor, but I DO like these things:

Cheese.  Any Kind.

Zukes Cranberry Bones.

Dirty Clothes

Peanut Butter

Apples

My new toy Sharky.



I was so happy to see all these things when I got home.  I was very hungry, so JK and I ate an apple and some string cheese, and I got my very own glob of peanut butter.  Then I sat in some clothes on the floor and played with Sharky.  I was very glad to be home with my favorite things.

Sunny Saturday in the Park

JK and Mr. Wolf and I had a very busy Saturday!

I'm ready to run!

We had to go to a different doctor today to talk about my seizures.  They took some blood from me, but I was very brave and didn't cry at all.  After they were done, JK and Mr. Wolf and I went to the park and played in the leaves.

Mr. Wolf and I ran so fast that he had to rest afterwards.  I was fine.

I get lots of kisses when Mr. Wolf is home.

Time to go home!  I will show the way!

After the doctor and the park, JK and Mr. Wolf ate some food outside, and I sat in the sunshine.  Then they had frozen yogurt and I got to lick the bowl.  JK had a plain kind and Mr. Wolf's tasted like pumpkins.  I liked the pumpkin one better.  JK says that yogurt is good for dogs!  Horray!  I hope I can have my own bowl next time.

The Bad Shakes.

I had The Bad Shakes this weekend.  The big word for the bad shakes is "seizures".  I know this because I have heard JK and Mr. Wolf and my doctors talk about it.  I don't remember too much about what happened, but I had been feeling not-so-well for a few days, and then right before Mr. Wolf came home the other night, I started to feel Really Bad.  JK stayed right beside me and sang songs to me, and Mr. Wolf came home and held me and JK called the doctor.  I have had The Bad Shakes before, and it is scary every time.  I hate it.  I did not go to the doctor that night.  JK and Mr. Wolf cared for me and I felt better in a little while.

JK and Mr. Wolf told me that we are all going to go see a special doctor on Saturday who can hopefully help me. I don't like going to the doctor, but I would like to feel better. 

Big Party in Lincoln Square

JK and Me with Aaron

Last night, JK took me to a big party outside in a neighborhood called Lincoln Square.  There were lots of people there.  Some of the people were playing music and singing.  I liked the music.  I especially liked all the food at the party.  JK let me try something called a Pumpkin Donut.  I think that was the best thing I have ever eaten.  I want to eat Pumpkin Donuts every day. 

I met a lot of nice people at the party.  JK saw lots of friends there, and everyone was happy to meet me.  I like meeting new people, but there were so many people there that JK picked me up and carried me around so that no one would step on my toes.  I like it when she carries me.  She even danced to the music with me, and I liked that too.

Her friend Aaron took a picture with us.  I had met him before.  He is very nice.  JK's friend Eric took this picture.  I like that their names are Aaron and Eric.  They sound the same, but a little different.  Luckily, they do not look alike or smell the same, so I can tell them apart.  Jessie was also there.  I like her very much. 

JK and I went for a walk when we got home, and I found some popcorn on the ground, and JK let me eat two pieces!  Horray!  What a very exciting night.

Laundry

Clean warm clothes make an excellent place to nest.  JK and Mr. Wolf were busy working around the house the other day, and when they were not watching me, I found a very good place to rest.  They looked around and called for me.  HAHA!  I was hiding down in the clothes on the couch.  I totally fooled them.

It is not easy to hide in our small house, but I have found ways.  I also like to sneak under the bed and behind the small couch.  I will look for more good places to hide and make a bed.  Sometimes I like to be a little sneaky.

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.