Almost Christmas

Sorry I've been out of touch. It's all that Christmas stress. I've just been busy, busy, busy.
First, last weekend Aunt Jane and Aunt Rory came over with cousin Savannah to make Christmas cookies. They baked all evening and the next morning. Savannah wrapped gifts while they were baking and handled the taste testing. Buddy and I got nothing! Okay... maybe a little extra love but no cookies. Then all week mom was late coming home because she was finishing up her shopping and mailing and everything else. all this running around has buddy and me stressed out. We like it when she doesn't do anything but come home and sit with us. then on Friday she drove down to Fresno for her bosses Christmas party. Aunt Rory stayed with us and then mom came home on Saturday and went to another party with the Hastings. That's the most social stuff she's done in months. Today has been slightly better. We all slept late and then laid around and read the newspaper. Mom took us for a walk, the first one this week. I will admit it has been cold and rainy everyday but I don't care. I'm good with walking in the rain. Today there was a slight break in the weather and buddy and I kept jumping on mom until finally she took us to the park. We got a half a lap around and it started raining again. Plus, it was cold. Don't tell mom but it was pretty miserable. We finished the lap and headed home to the warm house. Now we have a fire going and mom is settling in for the evening. I'm hoping this week will be better. It sounds like all the shopping is done and there's nothing left to wrap. I'm looking forward to getting back to our old routines.
I wonder what Santa is bringing me?? I asked for some new squeaky toys just to irate mom. Plus a big bone would be nice. I might even share with Buddy.
If Santa tries to come down the chimney... I'm prepared to bite him.
that will teach him to use the front door like normal people.
more later.
Sonny