The Tales of Bobo & Cocoa

Happy 10th Birthday to Bobo!!

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A celebration of the first 10 years of Bobo's life. Happy birthday, Bobo!

December 2009: Epic Picture Post

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BOBO: My New Year's Resolution is to update this blog more often. I know my loyal fans are sick of waiting 6 months in between posts!

COCOA: I've been a bad girl. What else is new, ha ha!

BOBO: Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas. Here are some pictures from the last few months to get you through the New Year. Sorry for the lack of commentary.

COCOA: I'm still cute, by the way, even though I'm now 2 years old...

BOBO: After a nice jog in the rain (I'm joking. I hated it).

COCOA: Bobo was a baby. The rain run was fun!

BOBO & COCOA: SOCK WARS 2009!!!!!!!

COCOA: Our new favorite hang-out: the patio furniture!

BOBO: We dressed up for Halloween this year, to greet the Trick-or-Treaters.

COCOA: Dressing up was stupid...

BOBO: I thought it was fun...COCOA: Easy for you to say. You got to be the prince. I had to wear this dumb dress...

BOBO & COCOA: Merry Christmas!

July 2009: Get prepared for a posting marathon!

2009-07-03T15:13:00.000-07:00

BOBO: So, Dad's at work and Mom's playing with her new washer and dryer. Cocoa and I have been outside all day long and now we're both pooped. Suddenly - a thought! I've decided that we will catch all of you up to speed.

COCOA: I guess I'll help a little bit.

BOBO: You'll do more than a little bit! We're going to take turns here.

COCOA: Ok ok, I'll get comfortable here on the couch (don't tell Mom!)

BOBO: Where did we leave off? Oh yes, last December. After our mountain vacation, we took another trip in the car. Do you remember where, Cocoa?

COCOA: What? Oh sorry. I was distracted. Did you hear that sound? I think I heard something outside. Be right back.

BOBO: Never mind, just ignore her. ANYWAY, after the weekend trip to the mountains, we got back in the car and went a house we have visited a few times. This time, it was very full of people. Big people, little people, and other dogs. One of the dogs was little but he didn't really have much to say. The other one -

COCOA: I'm back. It was nothing.

BOBO: Of course it was nothing. I was just talking about those dogs we hung out with last winter.

COCOA: Oh yeah. I'm going to tell this story, ok? So, we met these two dogs and they were nice but one of them was really little and the other was just kind of little and the really little dog didn't really talk to us but the kind of little dog had a lot to say and not all of it was good.

BOBO: Breathe.

COCOA: I'm telling the story! Ok, then the little dog told me that he is in charge of his house and that if people don't do what he says he GROWLS or BITES at them! Most of the time he just kisses them, but sometimes he says it's ok to GROWL. He also told me that he was bigger than me and Bobo but he was lying because I saw him beside Bobo and he was smaller. PLUS he said that I was bigger than Bobo too which isn't true b/c Bobo can beat me up and I still can get on Mom & Dad's laps. Right, Bobo?

BOBO: Um....sure Cocoa. You're just a tiny little thing.

COCOA: Why are you laughing?

BOBO: Never mind. The point is that we spent some time with a bunch of people and some other dogs. It was fun. I don't like getting in the water, but I like looking at it and the house had a nice deck with a view of the lake.

COCOA: I tried to get in the water!

BOBO: That's because you're an idiot. We only stayed a couple of days, then we went back home again.

COCOA: I know what happened next! Let me tell it!

BOBO: Go ahead. I'm going to go stretch out in the sun for a bit.

COCOA: Ok - next came my birthday! Mom & Dad told me I was born on December 15, 2008. Bobo was born on July 4, 2000. On July 4, 2008 Bobo got a big fat steak! So, I was really excited to get a big fat steak for my birthday! But I only ended up getting a big fat bone! It was delicious and I ate it all in an hour.

I asked Bobo why he got a big fat steak and I only got a big fat bone and he said, "Maybe it's because I don't have a lot of birthdays left." I don't know what he meant, but he looked sad when he said it so I didn't ask anything else.

Where did he go? Anyway, I know what came after that. We did a lot of stuff in December. We went on another car trip and we rode for a while but it wasn't terrible and I slept most of the time and when we got out of the car we were at the fun house in the woods. The little dog Doza was there, but another girl dog was there too. Her name is Reilly and she's cool but she's kind of scared like I am.

BOBO: I'm back. Too many bugs.

COCOA: I was telling everyone about Reilly and Doza.

BOBO: Oh yes. I don't know Doza very well, but I have known Reilly for years. She's cool, but she likes to spend time alone. I love going to the house in the woods because I'm allowed to explore the neighborhood.

COCOA: I had fun! Everyone pets me! Everyone gives me presents! I play in a big yard!

BOBO: We stayed for a few days. It was fun, but I missed Dad.

COCOA: Me too. Then we went home and I gave him one zillion kisses. You did too!

BOBO: Let's see...what happened after that. Oh yea - snow day. It was just a tiny fluff of snow, but I usually don't see any. I saw it more when I was young.

COCOA: I had no idea what was going on, but I liked it! It tasted good and was cold on my feet.

BOBO: I was happy for the Spring. What happened next?

COCOA: OMGOMGOMGOMGOMG we got graaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaass!! Lots of new grass in the back yard. I love it so much!

BOBO: Geez, calm down! You're making me dizzy! Yes, I also love the grass. The dirt was fun to dig in, but the grass feels wonderful on my feet and my belly. Then Dad made a brick path and I like to walk up and down over to the gate.

COCOA: No, before the bricky bricks came the new stuff inside the house! Mom & Dad kept moving all of the stuff around the house. They ripped up the floor! Ripped up the floor! I wanted to cry b/c I didn't know what I was going to lay on all day. They left the floor in some of the rooms so I went to those.BOBO: That's right - before the stuff outside, Mom & Dad put down new floors. I knew they wouldn't leave it concrete but Cocoa was really worried. It was kind of funny. As soon as they started putting the floors down, I just made myself right at home. The hammering was annoying though.
COCOA: I know! I didn't want to come in. I stayed in the bedroom. When they were done I liked it though.

BOBO: Me too. Now I have the option of a cool floor or a couple of nice rugs. There's even a good one at the front door, so I can relax AND scope out the neighbors. Then came the moving of the beds.

COCOA: I don't like this one.

BOBO: Yeah, but I'm used to it now. So the little bed we used to use got taken away and Mom & Dad moved their bed into that room. THEN THEY DIDN'T LET US ON IT! They closed the door so we couldn't get in.

COCOA: AND they kicked us out of their bed!!! They got this great big bed and I said whooo hooo b/c there was now plenty of room for all of us since I used to get kicked sometimes but then they brought in new comfy bedthings and when I tried to get up there they say that word I hate so much - NO! No, you have to sleep in your little dog bed.

BOBO: In all fairness, our little beds are comfortable.

COCOA: I know, but I want to cuddle! Now I have to cuddle with you!

BOBO: Like you didn't anyway.COCOA: The same thing happened when new things came in the big room. I'm used to getting on the big green couch whenever I want, but they brought in red ones instead and when I tried to get up they said "No!"

BOBO: Not always, though.

COCOA: No, sometimes they say, "Okay Okay" and then I get up. So now I know to wait and look at them and if it's ok they say "Okay Okay" and if it's not they say "No."

BOBO: I get up there when they're at work.

COCOA: I know! I can't b/c I stay in my little house. They know you get up there, though, b/c Mom always says you leave your hair everywhere.

BOBO: Can't help it. I'm a hairy man.

COCOA: So, we went to the dog park today. I had fun. Last time, I almost got eaten! I've never had that many other rush at me all at once, and I was scared. One of the dogs tried to munch on me! I tried to dig a hole and bury myself in it.

BOBO: I felt bad for you, but that guy was really mean. He shouldn't have been there. Today was better, though. Everyone was nice.

COCOA: Yeah, today was fun. I made some friends, but it was HOT outside and I was happy to come home and pass out.

BOBO: Speaking of, I'm going to go get Mom and tell her we caught up our blog. I'm sure she'll want to put up stupid pictures of us.

Backtrack to December 2008: The Mountain Vacation

2009-04-29T07:34:00.000-07:00

COCOA: I'm starting this time. Sorry, Bo.

Ok, let's go waaaaaay back to last December. I got in the car. I thought maybe we were going to the park or something. Boy, was I wrong! I was in the car FOREVER! I was in the car so long, I thought maybe Mom & Dad had decided it was our new home. I was not happy about this because I only got to go outside a few times, and it was only for a few minutes!

We ended up in a really cool place, though. It was pretty, it was cold, and there was some of these weird little pieces of ice on the ground. I tasted some of it - it was pretty good.

Bobo tasted some of it too. I think he liked it.

BOBO: Yeah, the snow tasted pretty good. I forgot Cocoa had never seen snow before. I've not even seen it that often myself.

So, we stayed in this little cabin. I liked it ok, but I didn't have access to the yard whenever I wanted. Cocoa had it worse, though. She had to stay in her crate when Mom & Dad went anywhere AND at night.

We did go for hikes and long walks, though I think some animals were stalking us at some point. Yeah, I'm paranoid like that. I barked to warn them to STAY BACK, but I think my bark may have made me sound even more delicious.

February 16, 2009

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A message from Bobo & Cocoa:

Mom said that anything worth doing is worth doing right, so we have to stop being lazy and update our blog. We'll catch up soon with our trip to the mountains, 2 Christmases, snow day, and randomness.

xoxo
Bobo & Cocoa

November 27, 2008

2008-11-29T17:37:00.001-08:00

BOBO: Ok, so once again I was minding my own business after enjoying a nice relaxing day.

Then THIS happened:

WHAT? Mom & Cocoa went for a jog (I'm still angry they left me here, by the way) and I was preparing to be sulky and really play it up so I could get more treats. Suddenly, they come in with THAT behind them. OK, I'm just now getting used to Cocoa's bratty antics, and you bring home another BOY? He acted like he was scared of me, and all I wanted to do was give him a healthy sniff. What am I, the big bad wolf?

Anyway, the boy went in the backyard so I followed him and sniffed him a bunch and made sure I covered up any of his pee with my own. You know, this is my territory after all. Then Mom & Dad gave him food and water and he didn't eat any (WHAT is wrong with him?). They closed up my little door and left me & Cocoa inside and him outside. He kept talking, but it was mostly talking to the other dogs behind the fence. I can tell Mom & Dad were annoyed. They always get mad when I talk too loud.

I wasn't mad for TOO long, because we ate some turkey legs. Nom nom. Speaking of, I'm going to go grab some grub so I'll let my psycho little sister finish the story...

COCOA: I wasn't mad at the new dog. I wanted to check out the newbie but he wasn't having any of it - he ran from me! Haha!

It was all fun & games, until Mom put him in my little house. MY.LITTLE.HOUSE. Ugh! Now it's going to smell like him, even though they took my blanket out for me. I guess that's the least they could do. He ended up eating like a pig, so I guess he was hungry. Then he passed out for a few hours, and slept all the way through the night. I got up in the morning, and he really wanted to go out to potty so he started crying. Mom let him out, thank goodness, because I didn't want him to pee in MY.LITTLE.HOUSE! Then we all played for a little while, but Mom took him to the car, drove away, and came back without him!

She explained to me (though I didn't even ask!) that the newbie that had followed me in the door was a stray(?) meaning he was lost from his family and she had brought him to our doctor (yayayayay - my favorite doctor!) and the doctor said she'd keep him and see if she can find his parents. So, he wasn't really a newbie but a visitor. I liked him anyway.

November 19, 2008

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BOBO: Ok, so Cocoa has been convinced to go into this little cage every day. Mom just tells her "go get in your house" and she runs in like it's the greatest thing in the world. Then she gets lots of praise and treats - and even a chewy stick! I decided to check this thing out. I didn't get any praise or any treats. Hmmph. I don't see what the big deal is.

COCOA: When Mom & Dad let me out of my house, I usually find a way to annoy Bobo immediately. I have to make up for lost time, after all.

November 15, 2008

2008-11-19T06:55:00.000-08:00

BOBO: I'm trying to enjoy the outdoors before it starts to get really cold. I don't mind the cold, but I like the grass & dirt a lot better when it's warm outside. I love sunny days, as long as I can go inside when I get too hot!

COCOA: I love the heat, and it's been getting colder and colder outside. I kind of remember the cold before, but I was surrounded by my mom & brothers so we were all warm. By the time we went to our new home with all of the other dogs it was warm outside. Then, when I came home with Mom & Dad & Bobo it was really warm. Then it got too hot and I stayed inside and drank lots and lots of water.

Now that I spend most of my day in my new little house, I really love the time I get to play in the yard. I like the little house too, though. I always have treats and toys inside, and I get to snuggle up on a warm blanket. I have to hold my pee! I'm really good at it! Sometimes I get nervous that Mom & Dad might be gone all day, though. I wonder if I could hold it that long?

October 10, 2008

2008-10-11T08:26:00.000-07:00

BOBO: Well, Cocoa has done it this time! She was upset that Mom & Dad were gone and went nuts on the wall. When Mom came home, she was so mad! I haven't seen her that mad since the time I ran away from home and she found me at the community pool.

COCOA: I don't know what to say. Mom just described the situation as "Cause & Effect".

Cause:

Effect:

September 13, 2008

2008-09-13T14:26:00.000-07:00

BOBO: Dad sure is loud when his favorite football team plays. I'm used to it, and I just leave the room or go outside. Cocoa still gets scared, though, because she thinks he is yelling at her. I told her to come outside, and I decided to play with her for a while. Yeah, I know, I'm too kind.

COCOA: I didn't feel well last night. I found something to crunch on, but then it started leaking something wet and I spit it out. A little while later, my belly hurt so I went outside to get some grass. Then I threw up. Yuck. Mom freaked out when she saw me, though, because she said my tongue is blue! She also said my barf was blue, but she was too busy trying to clean it up for me to see. She showed me what I crunched on, and told me "NO!" She said Dad's "SHARPIES" will always make me sick. I didn't know! It was on the coffee table, and I like to check out the coffee table for goodies.

August 28, 2008

2008-08-29T12:16:00.001-07:00

BOBO: I feel like there's always a shadow, following me around...

COCOA: This summer, I enjoyed sleeping,

sleeping,

and also sleeping.

August 2, 2008

2008-08-07T09:31:00.000-07:00

BOBO: Didn't I mention I didn't like water? Well, we went on a "long journey" and we were in the car so long I thought we'd end up at Grandma & Grandpa's house. Instead we went to a house I've only been to once, except this time it was empty instead of full of people and kids. I didn't mind - it was relaxing but didn't have a fence so I had to hold my pee until someone took me out. Just like the old days.

Anyway, while we were there Mom & Dad made me get into what I thought might be a type of car but it was on water instead! I was afraid I'd fall off or that I'd get wet, but it ended up being pretty fun. I just hung out in the shade and felt the breeze. I got kind of wobbly a few times, but I liked looking over the edge.

The only bad part about the weekend was the storm. It was bad, and I was scared. I have no idea why my crazy parents like these things! They're dangerous! I bet a tree could have fallen on the house, or it could have been struck by lightning!

COCOA: Just when I started liking the car.....we went for the longest ride ever! I was ok, but did NOT enjoy it. We ended up someplace strange and I didn't know if was our new house or not. I was also really confused b/c I couldn't find the little door to go outside and use the bathroom, so when I had to go I just went where I was. What? What was I supposed to do? Hold it?

I liked the rug and the hard, cold floors and the porch so I could watch everything. I also liked the ride we took in the car they called a "boat"! I liked this a lot better than the other car because it was open and I could feel the wind and it was on water so I could have escaped if I wanted. I thought about jumping off into the water but changed my mind b/c Bobo refused to go with me. Mom & Dad jumped off and it looked like fun.

We finally got back in the car and stayed in it for a long time again. When I got back out, we were home. Boy, was I glad to see my little door again!

July 31, 2008

2008-08-07T06:56:00.000-07:00

BOBO: I'm a pretty nice guy, and I only truly hate a few things. I hate cats (evil) and I hate anything that makes my fur wet. I hate the beach, the rain, baths, anything. So, why would Mom think it was ok to take me for a walk when it was obviously raining outside? Was this some sort of punishment? I protested, but was overruled.

COCOA: Water water water, I love the water! I like to drink it and eat it and swim in it! It cools me off and makes me all sloppy and if I want to dry off I can just roll all over the carpet. Bobo is such a grump! He acts like he was tortured or something. He's just sitting around all wet and mopey. I'm going to go drink his water - ha!

July 25, 2008

2008-07-26T09:16:00.000-07:00

BOBO: Things have been calm around here lately. Cocoa isn't eating as much, but she still gets in trouble more than I do. I love it when Mom & Dad teach her tricks. She's finally figuring it out, and I've figured out that if I stand nearby I ALSO get a treat...for doing absolutely nothing.

COCOA: I admit it. I kind of like the car now. If I ride in the seat with Bobo and I look outside the window it isn't nearly as bad. We've gone in the car a few times, and didn't end up anywhere scary. As long as we come back home, I guess I can handle the ride.

July 15, 2008

2008-07-16T16:10:00.000-07:00

BOBO: I had a suspicion that Cocoa's food was more delicious than mine, so I decided to give it a taste while Mom wasn't looking. Sure enough, it was more meat and less veggies. I watched Mom when she re-filled our bowls. Cocoa's is supposed to be for growth. I guess b/c she's just a kid. Mine is called "Healthy Weight". Hmm. I might be mistaken, but I think Mom & Dad are insinuating that I'm fat.

COCOA: "NO" is the bad word. I know what the bad word means. Mom & Dad say the bad word when they want me to stop whatever I'm doing. They say the bad word when I try to give them a tooth kiss or if I want to cross the street by myself. They use the bad word on Bobo too, especially when he puts my whole head in his mouth.
P.S. Mom told me I am 7 months old today!

July 6, 2008

2008-07-07T07:25:00.000-07:00

BOBO: Ugh! She keeps following me around everywhere. I think we're all on edge because of the loud noises, but she won't leave me alone for a second! I had to jump up on the couch and have Mom & Dad protect me, even though I hate being a lap dog.

COCOA: First, I fought with my felt chew toy. Then I found a string left over from my rope toy, and fought with it. Now, I am bored.

July 4, 2008

2008-07-07T06:48:00.000-07:00

BOBO: The 4th of July. It is always a wonderful and terrible day. Today, I turned 8 human years old, which makes me ancient in dog years. I still feel like a spring chicken, so I guess I'm doing ok. Regardless, I always get super-pampered on this day. This year, I had a delicious steak. Yum! But I knew in the back of my mind what was going to happen later. Later, Mom & Dad will leave me alone in the house and there will be scary, noisy explosions everywhere! Needless to say, I'm freaked out all evening.

COCOA: Bobo got people food to eat, and I got ignored! I decided to eat the following: my rope toy, 2 sticks, my blue chew toy, my stuffed ring, and a pinecone.

June 26, 2008

2008-06-27T18:41:00.000-07:00

BOBO: I was tricked! First, I was locked in the stupid spare bedroom while someone was banging around on the front door. Then, Mom let me out and I noticed that she had accidentally left the front door open! Escape time! I was disappointed to find a wall of glass blocked my exit. Yet another wall separating me from the freedom to roam.

COCOA: I find many delicious things to munch on every day but I always go back to my special toy because it sometimes gives me a snack. Mom was home all day today, so I just relaxed and slept and ate. It was wonderful.

June 21, 2008

2008-06-22T08:15:00.000-07:00

SOCK WARS 2008!!!

June 20, 2008

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BOBO: Sometimes, I just sit back and watch things unfold. It was stormy today, so I didn't really feel up for confrontation anyway. It was pretty fascinating to watch Cocoa demolish an entire phone book.

COCOA: They've been gone a long time. Maybe they're not coming back. How will I eat? What if I run out of water? I feel like I'm slowly going crazy!! I played with my toys, went outside and came back in a million times, and I've chewed on everything I can chew on. I must find a way to entertain myself, or I must escape!

June 18, 2008

2008-06-18T12:25:00.000-07:00

BOBO: Summertime = hot, buggy, and afternoon storms. No one seems to understand the thunderstorms like I do. They are dangerous! Lightning kills! That's why I go to a safe room - an interior bathroom - and stay away from windows. Mom & Dad seem to like storms, and I think Cocoa is too dumb to know the difference.

COCOA: Bobo kept ignoring me this afternoon, then he ran off and hid in the bathroom. I guess he's being anti-social today. After a while, he came back in and got on my favorite couch spot! I'll show him! I'll get up there with him and lick him for a while.

I got confused today. I found what I thought was a toy, but it turned out to be another one of those flip-flop things Mom likes. Oops. Too late.

June 16, 2008

2008-06-18T12:17:00.000-07:00

BOBO: It was good to see Aunt Stephanie this weekend! I haven't seen her in over a month. I introduced her to Cocoa, but she still only had eyes for me. I secretly hoped she would take me to her house to play for a while, but Mom made me get back in the car with the super-freak car panic-attacker. I miss Aunt Steph calling me Boopers! It's my favorite nickname. Don't tell Mom.

COCOA: I hate the car I hate the car I hate the car!

June 14, 2008

2008-06-14T13:16:00.000-07:00

BOBO: Today was a hot, but fun day! We went out to a park and I made a bunch of new friends. We also hung out in some water, but I wasn't a huge fan of that. I did get a lot of petting, and a lot of delicious treats.

COCOA: So, we got in the car (I hate it!) and drove. I was nervous we were going to go somewhere scary, so I didn't want to get in. When we stopped, I didn't want to get out. Mom picked me up and made me. I'm glad I went, though, because I went to a big grassy area and there were tons of new friends! I met a bunch, and got treats and lots of water. I went for a swim and these little kids poured water all over me....it was wonderful because it was so hot outside! When Mom wanted me to leave, I tried to resist but she picked me up and put me in the car anyway. FUN DAY!!

June 12, 2008

2008-06-12T16:41:00.000-07:00

BOBO: Sometimes being big has its disadvantages. I've tried and tried to escape from under the fence, but can't seem to pull it off. My head fits, but nothing else. I can't complain too much, though, because I go in and out as I please and I get a lot of long walks. I guess I'm just jealous that Cocoa fits under there.

COCOA: On most days, I hang out inside chewing stuff or roll around outside. Sometimes I can hear people on the other side of the wall and I can peek under and watch what they're doing. Well, today I found a way to join them. I have to lay reeeeeeeally flat and wiggle, but then I pop out on the other side of the wall! I ran around for a bit, and the strangers were nice to me. They looked at my cool collar, then the lady talked on the phone while the man pet me. A minute later, Mom came over and picked me up. I didn't even have time to play! I wanted to go back again, but there's something strange blocking our little door. Now I'm stuck inside! I guess I'll just tear up this stuffed bunny instead. What if I need to pee????

June 9, 2008

2008-06-10T04:55:00.000-07:00

BOBO: What a nipper! Cocoa likes to munch on me. I'm glad she doesn't bite down hard. If she ever does, I'll really show her who is boss. She's also a pig. Since she has eaten my food several times, I've decided to start eating hers too. She left her food bowl for a few minutes this morning, so I ran over and munched it down! Her food is more delicious than mine! Mom acts like I didn't notice that she switched me to a food called "Healthy Weight". What exactly is she saying?

COCOA: Two baths in one week. Just because I rolled in some mud! I tried to get it off of me in the living room by rolling around on the floor, but I still got a bath. The floor got a bath too.

June 6, 2008

2008-06-09T12:51:00.000-07:00

BOBO: It's so hot! I've been digging in the dirt a bit to keep cool against the house, but for the most part I'm just staying indoors. I still can't quit panting, though! I don't know how Mom & Dad stay outside all day. They leave in the morning and don't come in until the late afternoon. Cocoa is nuts - she is sunning outside in this heat! I can't get enough water.

COCOA: Well, today I did this thing Mom & Dad called "the vet". They put me in the car (I hate it, I hate it!) and drove me to a new place where there were other dogs out in the open. Then they took me to a smaller room and put me on a table! It was kind of scary, and I thought I might slide off! Someone gave me some treats and poked around on me for a while. She also gave me a lot of head rubbing so I didn't mind too much. It wasn't too bad. Bobo told me they would stick me with a sharp object, but they didn't. I was scared it would be the same place as the last strange place I went. That time, they gave me something that made me sleepy and I woke up with a lot of pain near my tummy. I don't mind going back, but I wish we could walk there and not get in the car! I hate it!

June 5, 2008

2008-06-05T16:29:00.000-07:00

BOBO: I love laying on a cool, leather couch on a hot day. Now, if I could only convince someone to bring my food over to me, I'd be a happy man.

COCOA: My teeth are sharp and splendid! I must keep them beautiful and healthy by chewing on nice, crunchy objects!

June 4, 2008

2008-06-05T16:20:00.000-07:00

BOBO: Battle Royale!
COCOA: Fun!

June 3, 2008

2008-06-03T05:56:00.000-07:00

BOBO: This whole "walking together" thing is kind of annoying. I want to sniff around like I usually do on our walks, but I guess Mom wants me to set a good example or something because she is keeping me on a short leash. Maybe I'll ask Mom to take me out alone and leave Cocoa inside to chew up inappropriate things (that's what she does best, anyway!)

COCOA: I can't help myself. It's like I zero in on a flip-flop and I just have to have it. I thought about hiding the pieces, but Mom found it before I had a chance. She yelled at me and threw another flip-flop at me. I hid for a little bit behind the couch, but she told me to come out and eat my breakfast. I'm definitely not going to pass up the opportunity to eat!!

June 1, 2008

2008-06-02T10:07:00.000-07:00

BOBO: Oh. My. God. The storm. Can't talk.

COCOA: I think my name is Cocoa. However, I think Dad might be talking to me when he says "Cocoa Bean". Mom keeps saying "Hey Beans" to me, so maybe my name is Beans. I'm confused. I'm also confused because Bobo runs to them if they say "Bobo", "BoBear", "Pookie", "Pookie Lee", "Lee Lee", or "My Precious". Maybe they are confused.

May 29, 2008

2008-05-29T14:22:00.000-07:00

BOBO: Cocoa is getting to be more fun to play with. I can chase her around the yard and bark at her. She's also not as delicate as I thought. If she bites me, I can bark at her and she'll run scared. She keeps getting in Mom & Dad's bed. They had bought me a new bed and kicked me out of theirs, but I guess now they feel bad for me b/c she's in their bed so they let me sleep up there too. Score!

COCOA: Everything in this house is delicious.

May 26, 2008

2008-05-27T06:21:00.000-07:00

BOBO: New toys all around! Constant treats! Lots of sympathy attention! Maybe it's good to have her around after all. I've been showing her who's boss when we wrestle, too. She cheats, though. She keeps chewing on my ear, but I know I'll get in trouble if I chew on hers...

COCOA: Boy, have I been getting in trouble lately. I was grounded from posting b/c Mom was mad at me for chewing up something she liked. I can't help it - everything is so crunchy and smells like Mom & Dad. I'm still trying to figure out what I can chew and what I can't. Sometimes I'm chewing something and Mom tells me I'm a good girl, so I know those are ok.

May 24, 2008

2008-05-24T19:55:00.000-07:00

MOMMY: Hello, this is Bo & Co's Mom. Cocoa is currently grounded from the computer so she cannot post right now. This is her punishment for chewing up a new coaster, Tim's checkbook, and most tragically, my cell phone.

May 21, 2008

2008-05-22T04:57:00.000-07:00

BOBO: I felt so bad for Cocoa today. She was pretty sick this morning, but now she's back to her old self. I cuddled up with her a bit to see if that made her feel better. I was feeling a little down, but luckily Mom let me get in bed with her and spoon most of the night.

COCOA: Ugh. I definitely ate too much over the last few days. I needed to poop but for some reason it just wasn't working. Well, it worked today. I felt bad - I know I'm supposed to go outside to poop but I was in my little room with the door closed and I couldn't wait! I hope Mom wasn't too mad. She didn't punish me. She told me she felt bad for me. I feel better now, though.

May 20, 2008

2008-05-21T08:21:00.000-07:00

BOBO: I was having a good day. Then the thunderstorm happened.

COCOA: Today, I was back in my little room again when Mom & Dad went back to work. I had a new toy in there with me, and I wasn't sure what to do with it. It was nice and wooden though, great to chew on. I chewed for a while and got off a nice piece, but then it CRASHED on me! I was stuck for a minute, but I wiggled out. I hardly had any room to move around until Mom came home and picked it up. She seemed mad. Maybe it actually wasn't a toy.

Oh, and Bobo was upset about something tonight, so I ate his food. What? He wasn't going to eat it! He just moped around, shaking and panting. I'm so full. By the way, what does the word "destructive" mean? I heard Mom call me that to Dad.

May 19, 2008

2008-05-20T07:57:00.000-07:00

BOBO: Well, I've learned my lesson. When Mom puts food down for me, I need to eat it pretty soon. If not, Cocoa will come by and eat it when I'm not looking. At least I'm getting extra treats lately. It's easy to be a "good boy"! I just do what they say to humor them so I can get extra food.

COCOA: So full. Can't move. I'm just going to lay here on the couch for a while. Ugh.

May 18, 2008

2008-05-19T06:13:00.001-07:00

BOBO: AHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! She ate the remote! I know it's bad, but I can't stop laughing.

COCOA: I found a new toy. Mom & Dad usually play with it, but they're not here so I decided to throw it around a bit. I gave it a little nibble and it was pretty crunchy, so I decided to crunch it up a little. Boy, were they mad when they got home!!! I didn't realize it was off-limits. It's hard to figure out what I am allowed to play with and what I'm not!

May 16, 2008

2008-05-16T17:03:00.000-07:00

BOBO: I think I would like this chick a lot more if she'd stop licking my face. Now she's nibbling my ears! She's kind of fun to chase around the yard, but she hasn't figured out yet when to leave me alone. I'm an old man, and I need my beauty sleep.

COCOA: I figured something out. If Mom says "Sit" and I jump up to grab the treat, she won't give it to me! If she says sit and I put my butt on the ground, she gives it to me! I don't understand it, but I guess I have to follow this silly rule if I want a treat.

I also tested out a new bathroom. It's in the corner, so I figured it would be out of the way. Bobo didn't care, but mom yelled at me and chased me out the back door! She seemed happier when I finished peeing outside.

May 15, 2008

2008-05-16T05:33:00.000-07:00

BOBO: Chillin', chillin', mindin' my business...

COCOA: Bobo goes outside to pee. Maybe that's HIS bathroom? I've been peeing out there, but I wonder if it makes him mad. I'll try to pee in here on this nice, soft floor to see what happens...

May 14, 2008

2008-05-15T13:25:00.000-07:00

BOBO: oooooooooh boy is she going to get in trouble today!!! I would never believe this if I hadn't seen it with my own eyes! She tore Dad's flip-flop to shreds! Now, I remember eating his sunglasses and belt when I was young, but I was angry that he was taking up so much of my Mom's attention! They've been spoiling her, and she STILL ate his flip-flop!

She's really going to get it. She's been taking their shoes outside all day long. Sneakers, flip-flops, even Dad's work shoes! Yuck! She's chewing up his work shoe right now. I hope they don't think I did this. I'm way too smart.

COCOA: I love my new toys! I'm finding toys all over the house! I've been cooped up and now I'm feeling a little better so I want to play.

May 13, 2008

2008-05-15T13:21:00.001-07:00

BOBO: She's back, but she's sick :( I tried to act like I wasn't that excited to see her, but I ran up to her anyway! I can tell her belly is hurting and Mom & Dad are being really careful with her. I'm going to leave her alone tonight.

COCOA: I was so happy to come back here. I had a pretty traumatic day, and I was hoping that I could sleep in a soft bed tonight instead of the hard concrete floor. I'm so tired, and I'm in pain. I hope tomorrow is better!

May 12, 2008

2008-05-15T12:44:00.000-07:00

BOBO: Ok, I confess. I missed her a bit today. I actually decided to lay in her bed for a little while. I wonder if she's gone for good. It was nice to go back to my normal routine, but it was also a little bit boring.

COCOA: I am miserable!!! First, I went back to my old home but was put in a room all by myself. Then, I had to go to the VET! I hate the VET! Now, I'm in pain! I wonder what will happen to me now??!!!

May 11, 2008

2008-05-15T12:41:00.001-07:00

BOBO: So, I had the strange suspicion that Cocoa was here to stay until tonight when Mom got her leash and her bed and put her in the car! It looks like she's going back home to wherever she came from. I was just starting to get used to her. She still licks me too much.

COCOA: I hate cars! I hate them I hate them I hate them! Cars mean one thing - change! I wonder where I'm going this time. I hope it is as fun as the place I've been all week. I'm scared it will be somewhere scary and that I will be alone :(

May 9, 2008

2008-05-15T12:21:00.001-07:00

BOBO: Sweet relief! They locked her in the laundry room when they went to work today! I can relax, eat my food at my own pace, and not have to worry about someone following me around! She does sound a little sad in there, though. Oh well, I'll go outside so I don't have to hear her crying.

COCOA: Ok, I came in here to eat breakfast, but when I tried to leave the door was closed! This room is bigger than my old home, but I want to explore! I want to go outside! What will happen if I have to pee? I guess I'll just have to hold it. I wonder when the door will open. Maybe I'll just chew up this toy in the meantime...

May 8, 2008

2008-05-15T12:14:00.000-07:00

BOBO: Did I say she was annoying before? Well, she's REALLY annoying now. She keeps licking my eyes and my mouth, over and over and over! I just want to be left alone. Plus, every time Mom & Dad try to pet me she gets in the way. She even tries to eat my food! At least she isn't peeing in the house now. I showed her where to go so she doesn't get into trouble. Now that she knows how to get outside she is bugging me in the yard too! Dad's going back to work tomorrow. I guess I should entertain her. She tore up all of my stuffed toys, though.

COCOA: I'm starting to like this place. I keep getting food and belly rubs! Bobo is nice. I'm going to keep giving him kisses to show him how much I like him. I'm starting to figure out what to do. I have been assigned a bed, but I found another one I like better and so far no one has complained. I also have been assigned a HUGE area of grass to use as a toilet. Bobo showed me how to find the grass, so now I can go inside and outside whenever I want. I love my new toys, but I MUST find the squeaker. I MUST eat the squeaker.

May 7, 2008

2008-05-15T12:08:00.000-07:00

BOBO: Ok, so now she's getting a little annoying. Mom & Dad said her name is "Cocoa" but she doesn't answer to it. She doesn't answer them at all. Instead, she's just sniffing around and peeing on things! I would be in serious trouble if I did that! What is she thinking? She keeps following me around. Last night, she kept getting in my bed! I finally got in bed with Mom & Dad because she's too little to get up here. Ha!

COCOA: I'm so confused. I found food to eat, so at least I'm not hungry. This place is so big and the floor is soft! There's another guy like me in here. His name is Bobo, and he seems pretty nice. I'll just follow him to see what I'm supposed to be doing. I don't know where all of my other friends went.

May 6, 2008

2008-05-15T12:05:00.000-07:00

BOBO: Ok, so I'm minding my own business and doing what I do every day - hanging out in the yard. I'm waiting for Mom & Dad to come home b/c I want to see if I can beg for some human food today. Suddenly, they came home and brought a crazy little pup with them! I hope she's just here to visit. They like to watch other people's kids and I'm always expected to play nice even when they're annoying. This girl wasn't really annoying. She seemed scared more than anything.

COCOA: I have no idea what is going on. I'm freaking out!!!