Magically Delicious

Bubsy: Where you at sissy? 

Sissy: Probably in Texas but maybe about to be blown to Oklahoma. Can I catch a break with this wind? Can I catch a break at all? 

Bubsy: Yeah, poor you. Sissy has been a little under the weather. Momma has been busy taking care of her since she got home from church.

Sissy: Whew! I’ve been seeing things I ate yesterday. 🫐 Not a good sight. 

Bubsy: You are kind of a mess today. I mean that in only a nice way. 😉 Well with your annoyances with the wind and your sick tummy…things can only get better. That’s the good news for you.

Sissy: One can only hope things get better for me. After all, even mom’s week got better once Friday arrived. 😉

Bubsy: This week we suffered thru what was hopefully our last cold snap before springtime in Texas stays for a while. We’ve been bouncing between winter days and spring-like days, just like a ping pong match. 🏓 

Sissy: I’m convinced Mother Nature is bipolar and needs her meds. She sure does send Texas a mixed bag of weather. 

Bubsy: So it’s almost St. Patrick’s Day…our mom has been busy making Lucky Charms treats for her co-workers. Plus making St. Patty’s day themed sensory bottles and sensory bags for her little class. ☘️ 

Sissy: With all of her little projects lined up on the counter, our kitchen is looking magically delicious. 😋

Bubsy: Speaking of magical. The Grand Prix is in town. They literally built a track thru the streets around Cowboys and Rangers stadiums. Dad is glued to the TV watching all the Grand Prix races go down the roads in the Arlington area. I think he’s magically mesmerized by the track going thru the streets. 🏁🏎️

Sissy: Lets wrap this up, bro. I need extra rest after being sick.

Bubsy: You got it, sissy! Hope everyone has a great week! Remember to wear green on Tuesday. Happy St. Patrick’s Day! ☘️ 🌈🍀

Bubsy’s Bad Week

Bubsy: Where you at sissy? Wake up…It’s blogging time on a lazy Sunday morning after time change! ⏰ 

Sissy: It’s bright and early and we’re still in our pjs…why not stay in my pjs when I’ve lost an hour of sleep? Anyway, I’m lucky to still be in Texas after all the high winds, lots of rain, and booming thunder we’ve experienced this week. Those winds threatened to blow me to Oklahoma. Mercy! Quite the week of weather! 

Bubsy: It appears March came in like a lion! 🦁 

Sissy: So far I’m not a fan of March. Let’s rewind time and go back to February. Our February this year wasn’t too bad. 

Bubsy: Other than our crazy weather that seems to be addicted to keeping us on our toes….what’s going on around here?

Sissy: Well let’s see….we’ve had crazy weather. Mom had another super hard week. I have been a sassy brat according to mom…oh and you almost died twice. 😱

Bubsy: Yep, it’s true it was not a good week for me. My first close call was when I was standing in the kitchen minding my own business. And by minding my own business I mean overseeing what the humans were up to. 

Sissy: Someone has to watch them at all times. 

Bubsy: Apparently someone has to watch them so close to know when to react. Anyway, I’m standing there, then I heard dad let out a weird sound. I looked upward and quickly noticed an object flying at me…I backed up and right in front of me lands a knife. A big knife! Dad got wild with a knife, dropped it, and almost took me out. Mom exclaimed with total panic in her voice. Along with being none too happy with dad.

Sissy: This is precisely why I’m never seen in the kitchen when food is being prepared. 😉

Bubsy: True statement….sissy never hangs out in the kitchen. Anyway, skip ahead to Thursday night. Oh, Thursday! I thought it was over for me.

Sissy: I thought the same.

Bubsy: It was treat time for us. This was our nightly treat time which is given to us by our dad. He gave both of us mini dingo bones. Next thing I know, I am struggling big time. I couldn’t breathe. I started moaning and making weird noises. I was struggling so much I was desperate to make any kind of noise.

Sissy: And he was making so many alarming noises I stopped eating my treat to see what was going on with him. 

Bubsy: Yep, poor sissy stopped eating while I was practically dying. Mom completely hit the panic button. Dad remained calm but wasn’t doing anything to help me necessarily. Then mom got it together and took charge. Arguing briefly with dad on how to help me. Once mom decided to take charge she grabbed me and got me in a position to get the bone stuck in my throat to come out. Such sweet relief and I could breathe again! Needless to say I was done eating for the night and all I wanted to do was go to bed. 

Sissy: The worst part…other than him almost choking to death was that I lost my treat too. After his incident mom took my treat away. 😡 

Bubsy: Mom may have overreacted but all mini dingo bones were tossed out on Thursday night. She’s not willing to take that chance ever again.

Sissy: But the minis are mine. Dad gave you the wrong kind and that’s why you choked. And boy was mom mad at dad for giving you the wrong treat. 

Bubsy: Yep, mom even yelled at dad questioning how dare him ignore the note she has taped to the bag that says in BIG letters “for Sissy ONLY”. 

Sissy: Oh geez, dad almost took you out twice this week…knife incident and choking incident. It’s clear to see I’m definitely dad’s favorite! 😉 Even though I had to deal with the rainy weather I still had a better week than you. 

Bubsy: Yes, you had a better week than me. But I’m mom’s favorite! 😉 And on that sentiment we will wrap this up. I’m going to go rest up for what will hopefully be a better week for little me. 

The Chase

Bubsy: Wowsers and bowzers it was a crazy week! This past week was unbelievably stressful for our momma. We saw her breakdown in tears every single day. 😞 

Sissy: I thought momma was having a nervous breakdown. Mercy me! 

Bubsy: I think momma needs a new job. If her current job has her this stressed she’s crying daily then just go get a different one. And stop worrying about us so much. We’ll figure out how to make it thru a transition from job to job. 

Sissy: That’s right mom, if you have to throw in the towel and quit abruptly…we get it! We will figure out how to get thru it. We believe in your ability and drive to get a new job. 

Bubsy: We believe in mom. She’ll get a new job if this one ends. However, I think she stays for two reasons, sissy. Those sweet kiddos in her class and their parents. And for no other reason than those. 

Sissy: Yep, I agree. She’s certainly not staying for the interim staff that makes her feel stupid and unappreciated all the time. 

Bubsy: Well this should be a very interesting and a very telling week for momma at her work, since the new director starts tomorrow.

Sissy: Alright, enough about our momma and her work problems. Let’s talk about other stuff. 

Bubsy: Hmm, I guess I still want to talk about mom. But let’s talk about how mom can’t seem to learn she can’t outsmart me. 😉😆

Sissy: Mom does seem to be a slow learner. I pity her! 

Bubsy: So here’s the story. Mom likes to hide a pair of socks deep in her shoes on Sunday mornings. Now how long is it going to be until she realizes I’m always going to check her shoes on Sunday mornings? Because at this point I’ve realized this practice of hers. Yep, there I was bright and early this morning running through the house with mom’s socks after stealing them out of her shoes. The chase was on. I zigged, I zagged and mom followed. It was a beautiful start to my Sunday. Nothing like the thrill of the chase. 

Sissy: With all the zigging and zagging yours truly got up on the couch and stayed put. I never get involved in these chases.

Bubsy: Here’s the thing about sissy…she’s pretty mild mannered until about 7:30 at night. That’s when it’s like she gets water dumped on her and she turns into a gremlin. Scary, indeed! 😱 

Sissy: That’s right folks when the evening arrives I have to lay down the law! People…the human kind and the kind with fur have been annoying me all day so when evening arrives…I’m down to my last nerve. 😠 

Bubsy: Sissy, you generally wake up with only one nerve. By the time evening begins you are in the negatives…down about three nerves. 😬 And on that note, we shall wrap this up and get back to our afternoon. It’s almost Sunday matinee movie time with momma. 🎥 Hope you all have a great week! It’s Dr. Seuss week for our mom in her classroom. Hopefully that will provide mom with a little extra fun in her classroom. Friendly reminder…next Sunday is time change for us! ⏰ So don’t be surprised if we post a little later in the day than normal. 😉

Just Ducky Bday! 🥳🦆

Bubsy: Are you feeling just ducky this Sunday morning? 

Sissy: I’ve been feelin’ just ducky since Friday, my bday! My bday weekend! 🦆 

Bubsy: Our mom created a rubber ducky theme for sissy’s bday. Complete with new raincoats that are ducky themed. 

Sissy: Mom doesn’t make us match too much but our new raincoats match. 

Bubsy: Dad made fun of my ducky raincoat, said I looked like a dork in it. My clothes are generally not “boyish” enough to satisfy dad.

Sissy: Yep, he thinks you should wear only sports gear and camouflaged military stuff. 🪖

Bubsy: But I’m so manly, especially with my chest hair! Who doesn’t like a furry little guy with cuddly chest hair? My manliness can make pink and yellow look good. 👍 

Sissy: Oh geez, enough about you. Let’s talk more about me! After all it is my birthday weekend. So the Birthday Fairy failed with the purchase of my gifts. When is the Birthday Fairy going to get things right? In recent weeks Cupid and the Birthday Fairy have failed to buy me toys I like. I only like ROUND and RED toys! Did I receive a round toy? Nope! Did I receive a red toy? Nope! The Birthday Fairy didn’t even hit one of my categories. 😖

Bubsy: I guess, it’s her party and she’ll cry if she wants to. 😆 I love the new toys sissy got. I’ve been busy since Friday night properly breaking them in. As long as it squeaks loudly I’m a happy guy. Even if it doesn’t squeak loudly I’m a happy guy. 😉

Sissy: Don’t get me started with you! Since Friday night all you’ve done is play with my new toys. 😡 

Bubsy: Guilty! 🤪 What can I say…I love the new rubber duck toys! 🦆 Well sissy let’s wrap this up and go snuggle with mom on the couch. She’s ready to watch a movie. And I’m the best snuggle partner for movie time, especially on a chilly day. And all other days! 😉 Hope you all have a great week. 🐾 

Stupid Cupid

Bubsy: Buckle up, sissy, it’s going to be a bumpy ride. 

Sissy: Oh no! It’s not a bumpy ride for me. It’s a bumpy ride for momma. 

Bubsy: Our mom’s last two work weeks have been more than chaotic…whatever more than chaotic entails that’s what her work week has been. Lots of questions. A load more stress. And of course extra long hours. 

Sissy: Well now that I think about it, it is a bumpy ride for me too….because I refuse to go outside to pee with dad. That’s a mom only task! So I’m having to hold it for longer than usual…a lot longer, as we wait by the window each night anticipating her arrival home for the day. Key word there is “night”, mom has been getting home after it gets dark! 😱 

Bubsy: As there’s an interim staff running the office we don’t see things changing much for mom until March. Anyway, enough about all of mom’s work drama. Moving on to better things like Valentine’s Day! Yesterday was Valentine’s Day. Cupid did us well by bringing us strawberry treats and a toy each. Well, I basically got two toys since sissy wasn’t too thrilled with the toy Cupid brought her. 

Sissy: Stupid Cupid should know I only accept toys that are red and round. Geez! 😒 

Bubsy: Oh pardon Cupid, apparently he wasn’t aware. Since I scored two toys…yours truly, was very happy with Cupid unlike “yours bitterly”.  Hey, that’s a great new nickname for you…”yours bitterly”. I can be “yours truly” and you can be “yours bitterly”. 😆 The bitterly part fits you well. 

Sissy: Excuse me, I am not bitter! I’m just unique. 

Bubsy: Well that’s true! Anyway, this is a BIG week in our neck of the woods. It’s Mardi Gras on Tuesday and our mom is currently in the kitchen working on her King’s cake to take to her work. Let me tell you folks….the two best smells in this state are the baking of a yummy cinnamon filled King’s Cake and smoked brisket.  Today we will be able to smell the King’s Cake cooking in our own house. And tomorrow and again on Tuesday the smell of King’s Cakes will fill the air and drift to our noses as the nearby bakeries bake up King’s Cakes in the coming days. Forget about love being in the air…Mardi Gras smells are in the air. Heavenly! 😋 

Sissy: And we’ll smell the brisket in a few months when the big time bbq season kicks off.

Bubsy: Something else kind of important follows Mardi Gras this week. Three days after Mardi Gras is what, sissy?

Sissy: My bday! Everyone prepare to bow to the Queen come Friday! It’s time to “paw-ty”. We shall see what mom’s theme is for my birthday this year. She’s crazy about themes. 

Bubsy: Maybe it’ll be a Mardi Gras theme? That would be fun and mom could use the same decorations and stuff she’s using with her class on Tuesday for your party. I should warn you though sis. Your bday is on Friday but your party isn’t until Saturday. Grandma and grandpa are coming to celebrate with us on Saturday.  🎉 

Sissy: I know our momma well enough to know I’ll get a mini party on Friday night plus the other party on Saturday. 🧁

Bubsy: I can’t wait for your bday since I’ll score just as much as you! 😆🎉 Well on that fun sentiment, we shall wrap this up and go enjoy our Sunday. Just to let everyone know we are having trouble posting pics on this blog lately, since new AI controls took effect on this particular blogging platform. Our mom is currently looking into other options for our blog. There are many other platforms out there. We are kindly letting our momma shop around for a different platform. So stay tuned we may move to another platform. In the meantime there might be a pic and there might not? This platform is inconsistent on allowing pics lately. Anyway, hope you all enjoy your Mardi Gras! We certainly will! Eat pancakes, King’s Cake, jambalaya, and enjoy the parade. Let the good times roll!  🥁🎉🎺

Party On

Bubsy:  Don’t let the partying stop. 😉🥳 Welcome to Super Bowl Sunday! Are you ready for some football, sissy? 🏈 

Sissy: As ready as I’ll ever be. In a surprising turn of events tonight during the big game our momma will be the one cheering like there’s no tomorrow. She’ll be the one calling out the refs on their bad penalty calls. And she’ll be the one I will not choose to sit next too. I have my earplugs ready. So yes, I’m ready for football. 

Bubsy: Yep, dad doesn’t much care to cheer for either team and momma is all in on one particular team.  It’s been a weekend of partying for us. Mom came home on Friday split her time between watching the Olympics Opening Ceremonies in Italy and baking a cake. Then she spent yesterday hosting an Italian themed party and the party went way into the night. I have to be honest, I fell asleep on mom’s lap around 10:00. This little party animal was done. But now, I’m gearing up for this big game! 

Sissy: Last night’s party got crazy. Mom set up a Photo Booth and people got way too into the props and all she had set up. At one point dad tried to get me to get involved and I was not having it. People better leave me alone. You on the other hand…

Bubsy: I loved it! I was walking around with a mask on. And I also wore a chef hat and bow tie. I’m all about doing what the humans are doing. 😆 

Sissy: And I’m all about stopping the fun. 🛑 

Bubsy: Oh sissy! 🙄 Switching gears, I have news that will make you very happy. It’s going to be a warmer week this week for us. We won’t be so cold we won’t be able to feel our paws. This week will have us questioning whether the groundhog was wrong or not?

Sissy: I hope he is wrong. I hope spring is on the way. I hope you are right that it’s going to be a little warmer this week. Then again, this is Texas and the winds change quickly around here. 💨 

Bubsy: Sissy, I guess we should wind this down so we can go wind down and take a long snooze before the Olympics and the big game tonight. I think it’s fairly obvious in our pic below who our household will be rooting for. Hopefully, the party weekend can continue for us tonight. 🏈 

No Shadow

Bubsy: What a week we have had. Are we Texas strong or what? We survived what has been termed as “snowmageddon”.❄️ And we are still surviving the brutal chill. 

Sissy: Yep, Armageddon in snow form hit us hard.❄️ I was not a happy camper. However, much to everyone’s surprise I liked walking on the snow more than the grass underneath it. 😮 Who would’ve thought?

Bubsy: It was very shocking. Sissy, had her usual issues with the weather but didn’t mind the snow once it stopped snowing…that is! She wasn’t into the actively falling snow or anything else we got. And let me say, we endured it all…freezing rain, sleet, snow…oh my!  We all rolled the sidewalks in and stayed home. The city was shutdown for about 5 days. 

Sissy: We even endured mom staying home for 3 whole days. Some schools reopened on Thursday but most were out until Friday. 

Bubsy: Our momma had two terrifying commutes to work during her two day work week thanks to the snow and ice combo on Thursday morning. And then on Friday morning a train very much complicated her drive which ended up taking her 45 minutes when she normally has a commute of 7 minutes. 

Sissy: She went on a wild ride thanks to that train blocking the world. She compared it to some book called Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride.

Bubsy: So moving on, what else is going on in our world? Oh hey, it’s February! Which means lots of things. There’s lots of bdays to celebrate in our family during this month. The Stockyards are open here in Fort Worth. But bigger things are on the horizon too like the Super Bowl, the Winter Olympics in Milan, then after all those things comes Valentine’s Day. Pass me some candy! 😉 This is going to be one exciting month, sissy!

Sissy: I’m actually gearing up for the Puppy Bowl and the week long events at the Westminster Dog Show. Can someone dethrone the pug that won last year?

Bubsy: Like maybe a Havanese? Not that we dislike pugs….we are a pug loving household too.  But you know, we’re biased towards our own breed. 😉 

Sissy: I like your thinking, bro!

Bubsy: That’s right we’ll cheer on any and all Havanese. Woof, woof! 🐾 

Sissy: Let’s put a wrap on this and go snuggle. See if my static cling can get any worse after some snuggle time. 😆

Bubsy: Lol! Good for you sissy, embracing your static cling. Here’s the thing about us Havis in this winter mix of weather…our hair is filled with static. Sissy has long hair so she has really been dealing with it.

Sissy: Mom has been following me around with dryer sheets. And when that doesn’t help she turns to a spray bottle. Which I’m not fond of at all. 😠 Being in below 10 degrees weather causes chaos with my hair follicles. But overall, messy hair, I don’t care!

Bubsy: Real quickly before we go…tomorrow is Groundhog Day…Will Phil see his shadow, sissy?

Sissy: He better not!  Because I can’t take 6 more weeks of mom following me around with dryer sheets. 😏

Bubsy: Well let’s wrap this up. Hope everyone has an amazing first week of February and let’s all cross our paws that Phil doesn’t see his shadow tomorrow. Hopefully Phil gets the memo to NOT see his shadow…no shadow! Below is our weekly pic…as you can see we are already getting in the spirit of this lovey dovey month. I must say…I look rather manly rockin’ the pink bow tie and shades. No shame in my game! 😉😎