Busy weekend for Lola and me – well, for me, actually. By default then, it’s busy for Lola too. Mommy’s on a schedule so Lola needs to fall in step. This can be trying for a terrier with her own agenda. Lola gets the residual attention, however, and this is highly in her favor.
Yesterday, my friend, Kathryn, was in town and I met her for lunch. It was a gloomy, rainy morning, and Miss Thing doesn’t “do” rain. She did her obligatory peep in the morning, but ran briskly back to the house until the drips stopped, and she could take a proper walk, just before I left the house. Then, she got bizzy with her Kong as I slipped out for lunch.
Afterwards, Kathryn and the others came back to the house to visit Miss Lola. Then, the party started. Of course, Lola was the center of attention, delighting the visitors with her ability to fetch and tug on her toys and then tease each person by dropping the little ball or teddy bear, but snatching it quickly as they reached for it. Clever girl.
Lola did her circus act, jumping high, chasing invisible throws (not cool, Larry!), and rolling over on her back to allow her fans to rub her little belly. Then, it was over, and Lola was stuck with Mommy – alone. We took a nap.
Later, Mommy had to leave again for a concert at the Chicago Theater, so it was going to be a long, lonely night. But Neighbors Cheryl and Vicky saved the day. They generously came over just before 8 p.m. and took Lola on a long walk around the neighborhood. Lola ran, and rolled down the grassy hills in the back, and then was treated to having the station changed so she could listen to Ke$ha (neighbor Cheryl said she prefers that music to what was playing). I had a lovely note when I retuned giving me all this information and more – apparently Lola has peeped and pooped my name – that’s what Neighbor Cheryl wrote.
Now, THAT’s a party!
