That is a wrap

Dear world,

Words cannot express how appreciative I am that you have faithfully followed me on my journey with the sitter.

Words cannot express it, but my poetic barking can.

That is a wrap, folks!

Wish me luck, world!

Love always, Gracie

Day 63: Reunion!!!

Dear world,

I could barely sleep last night. The anticipation of seeing my Mommy and Daddy again was too much. How could any puppy be expected to sleep?

When the sitter put me in the car this morning, I expected that we were heading back to my house to see my Mommy and Daddy, but instead we went someplace new. My sitter brought me to her "job," which I now realize is a place and not a disease. It still sounds terrible to me.

Here I am meeting everyone at the "job." See how they are standing around to admire me?

After some time at daycare (after the "job"), the sitter picked me up and we finally went home. Here is the moment we have all been waiting for.

So I am now home and so very happy!

Wish me luck, world! No more days to go!!

Love, Gracie

Day 62: A clarification

Dear world,

If all goes according to plan, tomorrow I will find myself in the loving arms of my Mommy and Daddy. I have missed them terribly.

I am not the same puppy that they knew when they left. I am two whole months older, bigger, stronger, and more independent. Some of my greatest accomplishment during my stay with the sitter include:

• learning to love going to daycare;
• learning a new trick (shake a paw);
• learning to jump up on the dining room chairs, and the coffee table (I am still working my way up to the dining room table); and
• making new friends at daycare, and with the sitter's neighbours.

It sounds like I had a great time with the sitter, but just to clarify...

MOMMY AND DADDY -- I AM READY TO GO HOME. COME AND GET ME!!!

Wish me luck, world! Only 1 day to go.

Love, Gracie

Day 61: Good morning smiles

Dear world,

This is what I look like when I wake up to realize that there are only 2 more sleeps until my Mommy and Daddy are supposed to get home!

Wish me luck, world! Only 2 days to go.

Love, Gracie

Day 60: Security guard Gracie

Dear world,

Last night, I was shocked to learn that if you poke your head behind the kitchen curtain, you can see the roadway beyond the sitter's backyard.

The sitter must be relieved that I discovered this little trick, and that I can now contribute to her personal safety by barking at every car, person, and animal that passes by.

I am astonished how the sitter was able to manage before I came for my stay.

Wish me luck, world! Only 3 days to go.

Love, Gracie

Day 59: Weekend zzz

Dear world,

Weekends really take it out of me.

And we are only halfway to Monday.

Wish me luck, world! Only 4 days to go.

Love, Gracie

P.S. Happy International Women's Day!

Day 58: Talented Gracie

Dear world,

I have been dreaming of Horton lately. Is that normal? This morning I decided to make him a present. Everyone likes to receive presents! That is how you let someone know that you love them. That is why the sitter always gives me bully sticks, and why my Mommy and Daddy will be bringing me a box full of cats when they get home next week.

I decided that I would draw a self-portrait for Horton. That way he will always think of me. (I am a smart gal!)

Here is my first attempt. It can be tricky to sketch, but I think I got the hang of it.

Because I could not be both the model and the artist, I had to sketch from a recent photo. Look how my eyes sparkle with the thought that Horton will see this soon!

Wish me luck, world! Only 5 days to go.

Love, Gracie