Recently I spent a whole day alone with my mom. Just me’n her. I had the best day! She was doing some cleaning and laundry and putting stuff away and I followed her around all day long. She had no idea how many regular household items can become toys for a puppy. And I had no idea how many things I’m not supposed to have.

These are some of the things my mom pulled out of my mouth that day-

Empty toilet paper roll

2 quarters

pen

bathroom rug

redwood bark (my favorite!)

Junk mail

the book that Mom’s reading (The Onion Express by Brad McClure)

this week’s grocery ad

a dust rag

a dish towel

brochure on Yosemite

I have lots and lots of my own toys, but I just get bored with them sometimes. I don’t like being yelled at, but being chased around the house and yard is some of the best fun a puppy can have.

Tears make Mom’s face real salty.