Working and Walking

Hi everybody,

I've had a great day so far. Mom and II got up early today so she could go to training. I was still in my crate when I heard her get up, and I listened as she went into Auntie Julia's room to wake her up so we could get a ride to Mom's training. Auntie Julia said she felt very sick with a tummy-ache, and she didn't feel like she could drive. Mom said that was okay, and so we had to figure out what else to do.

Mom got me out of my crate after she'd gotten dressed, and then we went downstairs. I waited as Mom called her mom, Katie, to ask her if she'd give us a ride. We would've taken the bus, but by this time it was too late. Katie said she'd take us, and so we had to wait for her.

Mom took me outside, and it was nice to see that it was sunny again. It hasn't been sunny all week, and we both liked the sun. After I relieved we went back inside and Mom fed me breakfast. I get more food in the morning now because Mom thinks I could stand to gain afew pounds. I love getting more food so if that's what Mom thinks, I'm happy to eat it.

After breakfast, Mom watched Television for a bit while we waited for Katie to come over. When Katie knocked at the door, I barked, but Mom only had to tell me to be quiet once and I was good after that. Mom went upstairs and got her computer and then we were finally off to training.

I hung out under the desks with my buddy Kelton while our Moms worked. After a while, I really needed to pee, and so I did what I usually do. I started to lean on Mom. I started to put my head on her knee, and then I rested it on her chest and groaned a little, to let her know I was serious about needing to go outside. She laughed and took me out, and then when we got back, she offered to take Kelton for Debby since she was doing something with Mom's computer. Debby said she could and I sat with Debby while Mom took Kelton outside. I like Debby. She gives me lots of pets and I love to snuggle with her.

After we came home from training, Mom ate lunch with Auntie Julia and then we all went on a long walk. I'd been on this walk before with Auntie Julia, but never with Mom. We showed her where we were supposed to go, and she loved the walk. We go from our house all the way down to the River Road. Mom wants to take me for a walk on the River Road, and I think we should do that. Mom and Auntie Julia want to bring my brother Marlin on the walk cause they think it would be good for him. I think he'd love it too cause we all love walks.

Now, I'm finishing this entry and then Mom is going to get her stuff ready to go to her Grandmother's house. This is why I love being a guide dog. I almost never have to be left behind at home, and I love going everywhere with Mom.

see you all later.