Bruin Den

This year, we have decided again not to exchange gifts (still that no money/no credit cards thing) but instead, to renew our pledge to be good to others. I would like us to each tell a favorite Christmas memory. I remember when I was first given Christmas jammies, and I still love wearing them (they are a little snug, but still fit.)

But I guess I would have to say a favorite memory was two years ago, when I got to go see that special Santa (who only visits with animals!) It was such a wonderful outing, me and my human, just the two of us.

Well, except, there was a sudden big commotion, and what to my wondering eyes should appear but MIA the Yuckie Terrorist who showed up unexpectedly. Still in all, it was a warm and fuzzy experience and a fun memory.

Well. I really loved the two years in a row we did Secret Santa gift exchanges. I'll never forget how thrilled I was when Zippety gave me that cool catnip toy. I played with that thing for a whole year, romping good times. Then the following year when we learned about "re-gifting", I gave it to Munchkin and it still had a lot of good use ahead.

I remember once when someone left a melting dish of peppermint stick ice cream (my very favorite flavor, paws down) on the countertop. I stealthily jumped up there and sooooo enjoyed it. I don't believe anyone ever knew. I am SO COOL.

I loved the gift exchanges too, especially when Silky gave me that security blanket. And then Bob gave me the catnip toy the next time. Life is good. I am safe, I am loved. Merry Christmas!

Ah, yes -- the gift exchanges! Remember when Bob was worried that I had never taken a day off or really relaxed in a long time? Being Head of Security on this page is a huge responsibility. Anyway, he somehow got ahold of some doggie downers - you know, chill pills? And I not only relaxed, but I slept thru almost all of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day!

Then, the next year when we 'recycled', I gave the rest of the chill pills to Bob, who by then had pretty much worn himself out with the catnip toy.

I really love my Christmas jammies. Zippety has some too and it's fun to wear them at the same time. Now for a memory, have I ever told you how much fun it was that time I surprised Zippety, when she went to see Santa? She was just speechless with happiness. I love my family and I love Christmas.

I have only had one Christmas so far, so I guess my favorite memory would be that Christmas. What a terrific gift I was given! I don't know what you call it, some kind of a climb-up-on-sprawl-out-on-slip-and-slide-down-hide-under piece of furniture. Just great for lurking and springing. Caught Mia by surprise EVERY TIME!