BOOTSY: Yo, it’s pettin’ time. Hook me up. ((“Pettin’ time” is like Hammertime, but without the parachute pants.)) ME: No honey, I’m working. BOOTSY: Ok, cool. Imma roll around in this patch of sunlight for a few minutes. Don’t mind me. ME: Thanks for understanding. BOOTSY: No problem. It’s been seconds since I’ve slept; I’m …
MERLYN: It’s snuggle time! ME: No honey, I’m working. MERLYN: I’ll just sit behind you on this chair. ME: Sure, that’s fine. MERLYN: And nudge you with my head. ME: Kinda disruptive… MERLYN: Now I’ll sit in front of the monitor and nuzzle your chin. ME: Uh, I can’t see. MERLYN: My face is now …
LYDIA: You’re just sitting there. ME: No honey, I’m working. LYDIA: It looks boring. ME: I’m writing a story. Go play with a mousie or something. LYDIA: I know! I’ll bring you the mousie and climb your leg, that way we’re both playing! ME: Ow! Motherfu– [/end transmission]
Miraculously, my sister called and said they’d come home a day early. Apparently it did nothing in Ottawa but rain for a solid week. Ottawa’s boring in the sunshine, too, but it seemed to be the rain that killed it for them. Jordan seemed very happy to see Jude again. (In fact, that might even …
On day 1 I still getting used to the idea of Jude and rabbit-sitting, but already by day 2 I was trying to see what Jordan saw in her. (The rabbit, not my sister. Though that’s another topic entirely…) I still don’t think I get it. So I’ve compiled a list of the favourable attributes …
After yesterday’s Bad Day I wanted to leave Jude (aka The Stupid Rabbit) caged for the remainder of her time here, but Drew thought that wouldn’t be very nice. Especially as she really, really wanted out. I guess she’s used to it here now. Humph. I allowed that Jude could come out – briefly! – …