November 02, 2005
One Foot Tall
My Mommy-TMK has too much work to do today, so I decided to take matters into my own paws. I don’t type very good, so there are a lot of pictures.
Mommy-Ryan has abandoned us for a week. She went off to knit. I live for the days Mommy-Ryan comes to visit. And I’m sad that I won’t get to bounce on her this weekend when she’s still sort of sleepy.
Do you ever wonder what it’s like to live your life as a foot-tall Corgi?
Well this is what I see all day when Mommy is at work. All day. She sits there and makes clicky sounds and doesn’t move.
Sometimes if I get really bored, I poke her with my nose. (My Mommies call this “poke-a-nose”). Then she’ll stop and play with me. I don’t like loud unexpected noises, so when the phone rings, I leave. My favorite place to snooze is here:
Or here:
Or here:
There’s a story about this pillow. It used to be Mommy-TMK’s pillow, but when I first moved in with her, I really liked it. So I pulled it off the couch and called dibs. I was only 3 months old (and I was very cute), so she let me keep the pillow. It’s the only thing I ever took on my own. It’s my afternoon-nap pillow.
This is my bowl.
It was empty when I took the picture. It only has food in it twice a day. I think they should fill it more often.
This is my favorite door in the whole house.
This is where the cookies are.
I love this door. Sometimes I try to trick the Mommies into giving me cookies. I poke-a-nose them and when they get up to see what I want, I run to this door. It’s not working the way it used to. I think they’ve figured me out.
This is what my Mommies look like:
They are SO tall!
Sometimes I get to go to Auntie J’s house. I helped carve pumpkins at her house last weekend!
Now you know what it’s like to spend your life looking up at everything.
Time to go herd squirrels! Woof!
Posted by Ryan at November 2, 2005 08:51 AMFrankie you are such a cutie! And your camera skills are devine for one with no thumbs. Great going little one!
Posted by: Bling! on November 2, 2005 09:17 AMExcellent job as a guest blogger, Frankie! You should get extra treats! How many beds do you have?
Posted by: Patti on November 2, 2005 09:53 AMthank you! I needed that. And I do love frankie soooo much that it made my whole day.
Thanks frankie!
Posted by: anj on November 2, 2005 09:54 AMFrankie, you did an excellent job as a guest blogger. I am sure your mommies appreciate all your help.
But who is the black head in all the photos? Is that your shadow? Or do you have a sibling that lives with you?
BTW, you are such a cutie. Your mommies should give you treats more often!
Posted by: Carol on November 2, 2005 10:07 AMWhat a great guest post, Frankie! Awesome job. Your mommies must be very proud of you and you should get an extra special treat for being a better speller than most high school graduates. :)
Oh, and I too know what it's like to go through life looking up at everybody. We shorties have to stick together.
Have a great day!
Posted by: Stalker Angie on November 2, 2005 10:16 AMThat was such a great post Frankie! The pumpkin carving looked really fun. I can't wait to come and see you again.....plenty of treats for you then (I'll sneak them in!)!! :)
Posted by: Courtney on November 2, 2005 10:23 AMOh, Frankie, you're just a hoot.
Posted by: Norma on November 2, 2005 10:45 AMFrankie! You're almost as tall as me! OK, I am a little bit taller, but I can't reach my treat cupboard either. I think we should start a Lower Treat Cupboard Coalition.
Posted by: Angela on November 2, 2005 11:09 AMFrankie, did they fit you with a helmet-cam? heh What a great dog's eye view. I hope your Mommies appreciate you with more treats. :)
Posted by: Laura on November 2, 2005 02:13 PMWoof! Loved the Frankie-cam.
I hope the cookie cupboard ploy worked after the indignity of the sock-a-nose picture the other day.
Good luck with the squirrels dude.
Too cute Frankie!!You instantly brought tears of laughter to my eyes!And if you were a cat, you'd be right up on the desk head-butting that clickety-click mouse, wouldn't you??
Posted by: Jenny on November 2, 2005 04:27 PMGigglishly funny and adorable!
But how did Frankie hold the camera with those two-inch paws?
Oh well, still wonderful.
Frankie the wonder-dog!
Posted by: Sara* on November 2, 2005 05:12 PMYou're KILLING me. God bless you. Before I read this, I had cramps. Now I don't. Thanks, Frankie!
Posted by: Rachael on November 2, 2005 05:29 PMI just have to say how proud I am of Frankie. When I got up this morning, she was already sitting at the keyboard typing her little heart out. I'm still trying to figure out how she got up into the chair. ;-)
(Rachael, Frankie knows just how to cure cramps, depression and the winter doldrums we get up north when the sun is only up for 7 hours, if it comes up at all.)
TMK
Posted by: The Mysterious K on November 2, 2005 06:16 PMLOVE IT!!!!!
Taffy and Agatha have a few tips for more cookies; lift up the pants cuff for a cold nose poke, really gets their attention. Learn to sing and dance. Taffy spins around three times and arrooos to get cookies, Agatha wiggles alot and talks. Very cute and sometimes works (although Agatha is on Iam's light cookies).
Great pictures!!!
AnnaMarie
Posted by: AnnaMarie on November 2, 2005 06:34 PMOMG. The Frankie's-eye-view of Cuzzin Ryan is the funniest thing EVER!
Posted by: Cuzzin Tom on November 2, 2005 06:51 PMWay to go, Frankie! Excellent typing and camera work!
Posted by: Sheri on November 2, 2005 07:29 PMFrankie, you are divine. You could have your own blog! I thinkyou should ask you mommie for a Mac and high speed connection. Christmas is coming!!
Posted by: candace on November 3, 2005 05:11 AMFrankie, thanks for one of the cutest posts I've ever read. I sometimes imagine what it would be like to be taller, now I have the inside track on the shorter view of life!
Posted by: Joy on November 4, 2005 02:45 AMWay to go, Frankie! And remarkably kind, considering the sock nose pics Mommy Ryan posted the other day... lol
Posted by: Denise in Kent on November 4, 2005 07:00 AMWow, that's one smart dog. And a great guest-blogger to boot. Thanks for sharing your unique foot-high perspective with us, Frankie.
Posted by: Samina on November 4, 2005 08:22 AMFinally I can get in to say Bravo, Frankie, you are hilarious.
Posted by: CarolineF on November 4, 2005 11:46 AM