Xena: Our friends stayed the night, and the next day – Christmas Eve – they got together with their parents and other family. They were gone a-a-a-all day! In the meantime we had a P-I-G to deal with. Morty. Yesterday we told you about Lucy accidentally French kissing Morty, and Morty invading my new cave tunnel. If you missed it, you can read about it here.
When her folks left, Ella was very upset and kept watching out the window for them. Then she got in her favorite chair and struck a pose and an attitude.




The day was warm – about 68F/19C – and we spent some time out back. Morty grazed (I learned that means he ate grass) and we all hung out for a while. (This pic was taken earlier in the year, but you get the picture…BOL, get the picture BOL!
Achilles has bad allergies, so he had to go in, and everyone but Mommy and Morty went in to keep him company. When it was time for them to come in too, Mom had to sort of herd him onto the back patio and into the house, but at least he listened. He actually listened good to Mommy all day. Next thing you know she will be teaching him tricks, he, he!
Inside, Achilles followed Mom’s every step. Morty followed her around too, but sometimes went off to oink somewhere else in the house. Achilles saw Mommy wrap one of his pressies, and he kept trying to get up high on our Troll named Vic (he’s an old-fashioned record player), so she had to put it wa-a-ay up high on the kitchen cabinets. Then he discovered our magic red chair in the front library, the one where we watch all the world go by, and bark when needed. He thought he had to bark at everything: kids, adults, cars, squirrels, leaves, and probably ants, too. I’m more selective – I never bark at ants or leaves. That soon got on Mommy’s last nerve and she made encouraged him to get down and play with Ella and Lucy. I joined in by barking. She said that somehow the situation had not improved. By the end of the day Lucy and her boyfriend Achilles were worn out.


I may have been a bit worn out myself. But at least I had my chair back.
87 hours later, Uncle Bill and Auntie Jen returned, and then Mommy and Daddy came home from Christmas Eve church. We all fell exhausted into bed, hoping Santa Paws would come and bring us good things.
Please come back tomorrow to find out about our Christmas Day! I am Xena Schnauzer Warrior Princess
It is always interesting to have company!
hugs
Mabel & Hilda
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There’s never a dull moment. Xox Xena
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Wowsers, what fun you all had on Christmas Eve, Mama says we like to “twang” her last nerve sometimes too!
We can’t wait to hear how your Christmas went!
xoxo,
Rosy, Jakey and Arty
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We wonder how many last nerves Moms have. XOX Xena and Lucy
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Xena, thank you for this report. The photos are great!
Kosmo
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Thanks, Kosmo. Tomorrow I, er, we tell about Christmas Day. We hope you had a wonderful Christmas in far away Finland. XOX Xena and Lucy
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Looks like a pawsome day was had by all!
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Sounds like an activity-filled day. I totally get Ella’s vibe. When parents leave, having an attitude can rarely be avoided. Looking forward to some pig-trick-videos.
Love and licks,
Cupcake
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Mom said she’ll need a little more time with Morty to make that happen, BOL! XOX Xena and Lucy
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It sounds like you all had a fun and busy day. The weather sure was nice for hanging outside too.
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You have a lot of drama queens there.
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You’re the only drama queen in your home, aren’t you, Kissie? XOX Xena and Lucy
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I have smiled and smiled and smiled at this story, and I can’t wait until The Rest Of The story…. hope you got everyting on all of your lists
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Spoiler alert: I did NOT get my pony. XOX Xena
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Hope Santa Paws brought y’all some good stuff!
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Yes! Come visit tomorrow to find out what!
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