The Devil Dog

Bath Time Sunday

2009-11-15T00:02:00.000-05:00

Yesterday was mom's last Saturday morning candidate class. It started at 8:25, everyone did 40 push-ups, 60 sit-ups, then ran for 20 minutes. Then they would practice techniques and forms. Mom usually needed a shower when she was done. These last couple classes mom has needed a bath the next day. Today is one of those days.

This is the closest mom could come to showing you her bubble jet tub. She can sit in it up to her shoulders in water, lean her head back and make the bubbles massage her sore, tired body. I usually come check her out, to see if she's okay, but I don't try to climb in. I'm not stupid!

Wednesday night is mom's promotion night. Show off night. Then on to your new goal. In this case, it's third degree black. That will be three years away. PlusOne passed his exam yesterday, so in January he gets to do the Saturday morning fun. Mom gets to watch.

In other news, Pepere is having his hip replaced Monday. Pepere has a bad heart, so they are being very careful with his operation. He is only getting a spinal and a local. Mom would appreciate it if everyone could say a prayer for Pepere's operation to go well and for Pepere to heal quickly. Thanks everyone.

Bad Dog

2009-11-14T00:02:00.000-05:00

Dad says I am a bad dog.

I really don't understand why he said that.

After all, so I got through the barricade into the living room and climbed up on the computer desks and spread paper all over the place. I didn't EAT any of it.

Insanity

2009-11-13T00:02:00.000-05:00

Do you know the definition of insanity? It is doing the same thing over and over again, and expecting different results.

Mom thinks Robin from Top Chef, is insane. She tried new things over and over again for elimination challenges, then was surprised when she was in the bottom. Mom is glad she has finally gone home. She feels bad that Jen "hit the wall", though. Mom thought she would be a contender.

Have a great day.

Thursday Three

2009-11-12T00:02:00.000-05:00

Wordless Wednesday

2009-11-11T00:02:00.000-05:00

Another Nice Day

2009-11-10T00:02:00.000-05:00

Mom says the calender says it is November, but the weather is saying it's September. She'll take the 60 degrees and lots of sun. And so will we.

The Great Wall Of China

2009-11-09T00:02:00.000-05:00

The Great Wall of China and

the invasion of China by Genghis Khan.

As seen through the eyes of a twelve year old.

And a mother's budget.

Thank goodness for Build A Bricks, hot glue guns, and Legos!

Easy Like Sunday Morning

2009-11-08T00:02:00.000-05:00

Someone told mom it is supposed to be 60 degrees today. Woo hoo! I can go for that!

Delivery Saturday

2009-11-07T00:02:00.000-05:00

Mom will be delivering the lap robe later today. She hopes people like it. Auntie donated some of her toiletry bags. You can see them here.

Mom's coworker Angel, donated a necklace. It is really pretty. You can see more of her things here.

Then she is going to have some of her chicken soup she made for Mr. Karate when he was sick. Mom has been fighting a cold for the last two days. She figures the chicken soup is extra ammunition. That and cuddling with Lucky and me.

Finally, Friday!

2009-11-06T00:02:00.002-05:00

This is one of two projects PlusOne has due today. The third is due Monday. This is the World Tree. There is Asgard in the branches, Valhalla on the cloud, the great dragon Malice Striker chewing on the roots, Midgard and Nifleheim (hell). Mom sure hopes PlusOne gets a good grade on it. Wait til you see the Great Wall of China PlusOne built.

Thursday Three

2009-11-05T00:02:00.000-05:00

Mom is donating it to the silent auction for the Cates Family (the little girl PlusOne raised money for). Mom hopes it does well.

Wordless Wednesday

2009-11-04T00:02:00.000-05:00

Tattle Tale Tuesday

2009-11-03T00:02:00.000-05:00

First off, PlusOne is feeling much better. Mom knew he was feeling better when he called her at work and asked her to bring him some Chicken McNuggets (10 piece) and some french fries, please, with ketchup.

Yup, he was feeling much better. 46 hours of sleep can do wonders for you!

This is dad and PlusOne trying to be Vulcans. They are attempted to have pointy ears. Aren't they silly?

Today's Tattle is about PlusOne. Mom told you about the little girl who's mom was murdered and she was severely was hurt in the home attack? Well her Karate school is having a fund raiser for her family. PlusOne went to school last week and single handedly raised $70.00. From kids and teachers, mostly kids. Mom is sooooo proud of him. She didn't ask him or tell him to do this. He just did it on his own. It wasn't organized or planned. Mom thinks he did very well.

So that's my Tattle for today. Have a great one!

Sick Boy

2009-11-02T00:02:00.000-05:00

He slept almost all day yesterday.

Naturally Lucky and I kept him company, and gave him our healing pug snorts.

It's not fun when PlusOne is sick. And mom worries, too. What with all the talk of Swine Flu.

Super Sunday

2009-11-01T00:02:00.000-04:00

Mom got sent this and she really liked it, so she thought she would share. We hope you enjoy it. We are napping after yesterday's happy wedding festivities.

Happy Halloween

2009-10-31T00:02:00.000-04:00

Lucky is catching up on her beauty sleep before Mickey's wedding. That's where we'll be Saturday.

Mom and PlusOne are going to do the usual karate and cello, homework and whatnot.

In other news, mom finally saw the new Star Trek. It ROCKED! Mom thinks they did an absolute fabulous job on re-inventing and re-invigorated the franchise. She thinks that was a home run for sure. And she even liked Zachary Quinto as Spock. She wasn't sure she would, after seeing him as Syler and always loving Leonard Nimoy, but she did.

Friday Stuff

2009-10-30T07:00:00.000-04:00

First off, both Lex & Manicdote asked if PlusOne has a new bed. The answer is no, it is the same bed, PlusOne just fills it our a little better now.

That is, if he's not all curled up into a ball.

He's almost as tall as mom!

Next, people around mom are getting the flu like crazy, but mom is (knock wood) still healthy.

And last, one of the first friends I made on the Blogosphere when I started blogging was Mickey, The Black Cat. In fact, I was his Not Of My Species Special Friend. That always made me feel warm and fuzzy. Anyway, he is getting married tomorrow, to the lovely Miss Peach, and I am her Official Wedding Dresser.

Now, before I hear any snickers out there from all you smart alecks, lets just remember that my mom is a SECOND DEGREE BLACK BELT and Mr. Karate is a THIRD DEGREE BLACK BELT and they will defend my honor against all slurs. My mom loves me. (Yeah, I know, amazing, huh, given everything I do.)

Now, I know I am not the most fashionable puggie, but I have been working very hard to make certain that Miss Peach is the most lovely bride possible for my dear friend Mickey!

If you want, you can go with the happy couple a most joyous life together, here.

Have a great day!

Thursday Three

2009-10-29T00:02:00.000-04:00

I like standing tall, and standing on things, can you tell?

Yup, I surely do.

Wordless Wednesday

2009-10-28T00:02:00.000-04:00

Miss P

2009-10-27T00:02:00.001-04:00

This is Miss P. She is the woman who bred me for mom. When we went for our nice walk Sunday, dad and PlusOne brought me to visit her.

I remember her very well, so I ran up the driveway and jumped into her lap. I barely sat still long enough for dad to get a photo.

Perfect Day For A Walk

2009-10-26T00:02:00.000-04:00

This fearsome gladiator is PlusOne. It was a beautiful, warm, sunny day, perfect for the long walk I went on. And yes, I got treats!

Dad, PlusOne and Lucky. Notice I got cut our of the photo?

And that PlusOne is standing on a step?

Seminar Fun

2009-10-25T00:02:00.000-04:00

Everyone had a ball at the Seminar. Mom is totally wiped out. Everyone enjoyed the nunchaka form and the spear set was awesome.

Here is Sensei Carrie Chandler with PlusOne and Mr. Karate. She trains under Jimmy Pedro, a two time Olympic Bronze Medalist.

Sensei Chandler is a 5-Time Sr. National Champion, a 2-Time World Team Member and a 5-Time European Medalist and 4-Time U.S. Open Medalist. She taught arm bars (where you lock up the arm, hyper extend the elbow and basically ruin someone's arm) and some ground fighting. As you can tell by the smiles, it was awesome.

I've said it before, but I'll say it again. I think they're all nuts, but I'm just a dog, what do I know.

Seminar Saturday

2009-10-24T00:02:00.000-04:00

Mom, PlusOne and Mr. Karate are going to an all day seminar today. There will be a nunchaka form, a spear set (this has never been taught before and everyone is looking forward to it) and

a whole bunch of other karate fun. It's the Karate Studio's 25th Birthday, and this is how everyone celebrates. By beating each other up. (I think they're all crazy but I'm just a dog.)

In other news, mom got invited to the second degree class FOUR WEEKS EARLY by the Studio Director. She was so excited. They did ground fighting, and boy, did mom have a ball. (I think she's crazy, but then again, I'm just a dog.)

Phew, It's Friday

2009-10-23T00:02:00.000-04:00

Why me?

Thursday Three

2009-10-22T00:02:00.000-04:00

Halloween in our city is on a Sunday, from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. This year it is early, this Sunday. This is also the first year that Memere will not be going with PlusOne and dad.

Mom hands out the candy with our help.

She tells people we are cats in dog suits and some people believe her.

Sheesh.

PlusOne is a gladiator this year. Mom hasn't taken his picture yet. Silly mom.