Just a little aside from me...

Hi. Hudson here again. I feel I need to clarify a few things.

First, I was never worried that Mommy was gone forever. I know better than that. Sheesh. I did, however, really enjoy telling Rudy that she was never coming back. I finally have a (sasquatch sized) little brother...it is MY JOB to drive him nuts. That is what big brothers do...even if their little brother is a foot and a half taller than they are.

Also, I was happy to see Mommy when she came home, but I have some sheepie dignity here. There is NO WAY I'm going to hop around like a fool. I'll leave that all to Rudy.

Anyway, to set the record straight, although I was never worried that Mommy was gone forever, I did miss her and I was happy when she came home. I did not see any reason to carry on and let her see that. There's no sense in spoiling her. I did show my affection later by allowing her to pat me for well over an hour. That should be more than enough to show my feelings.

And that's that.

Yours with dignity,

Hudson

I never thought this day would come

Last night, while it was cold and dark and rainy and my heart was breaking from loneliness, something wonderful happened.

My Mommy came home to me.

My heart is so full it's ready to burst. Yay. She came home! I NEVER thought I would see her again.

She smiled and gave us hugs and kisses and pats and told me (not so much Hudson because he was acting all cool and aloof) that she MISSED ME! She said that the voice on the computer a few times this weekend was actually her, and that she was talking to us from her hotel in Vancouver. Why didn't Daddy explain that one? That would have made me feel a whole lot better.

I wanted to make sure Mommy knew how excited I was so I jumped all over her (which she didn't like, actually) and tried to wag my bum all the way off. She laughed. Then Smudgie got really excited (he said he wanted to play, but I know he was just really happy to see her) so he jumped in. I know Mommy doesn't like it when we jump on her so I jumped on him and a bitey fight broke out.

Mommy laughed.

So Smudgie and I wrestled and played and wrestled and played while Mommy and Daddy watched. Daddy told her that we hadn't played all weekend, and it was true. Who feels like playing when your heart is broken?

So Mommy told us all about her trip. She went on and on about these Winchester boys, and said that someone named Jensen Ackles is really, really good looking and exceptionally nice. Again I say, "Let's invite him over for dinner then!" But she doesn't seem to be listening to me.

We looked at about seven thousand pictures of the same ten people, and Smudgie and I fell asleep. It was nice listening to her voice as we faded off. Then later we watched TV for an hour and went to bed. That's when I saw how much my brother missed Mommy. He laid down right beside her and she patted him gently the whole hour. He didn't climb on her, or grouse and go away to his corner. He stayed close the whole time.

It's so awesome to have Mommy back. It's like life is worth living again. She came right in and filled our water bowls. Mommies are helpful that way.

As I write this she's getting ready to go to work. It makes us both sad, but we're used to the work thing...we know she'll be home by dinnertime, and that's okay with us.

Take care all, and kiss your Mommy today. She's worth it.

Rudy, the content

She just sent us a picture of these guys.

I don't know who they are, but apparently they are really important. Mommy swoons over them. I think I recognize them from those TV show episodes that she watches over and over and over, but I'm not sure. She said something about someone named Jared and someone named Jensen.

If she really wanted to meet them that badly, why didn't she just have them come over for dinner? That way we could ALL meet them.

Paws crossed that she comes home soon.

Take care!

Supernatural Rudy

Mommy sent us an email.

This guy, apparently, is one of the people she ran away to Vancouver with. She's very proud of this picture, and says she only has another hundred more (or so) of him.

He seems nice enough. She said he shared snacks from the back room with the group, which seems okay to me. She also says that she will meet "the boys" on Sunday. I thought Smudgie and I were her "boys." I'm so confused.

Daddy says she comes home Monday, but Hudson still says Daddy's lying and that Mommy's never coming back. I don't know who to believe, but it seems to me that if what Hudson says IS true, HE should look a lot more worried. We need Mommy back. Daddy doesn't notice empty water bowls at all.

Come home Mommy! Come home. I'll never pee in the house again. I promise!

Take care all, and keep your Mommies close.

Rudy, the lonely (and thirsty)

A Glimmer of Hope!

I just heard my Mommy's voice. It seems she's trapped inside Daddy's computer. (I really don't get it.) He says it was a video chat.

Anyway, she SAYS she's coming home in a few sleeps. I don't know if I dare to trust this virtual Mommy, but I choose to be hopeful. She says that today is going to be a great day. Today she gets to meet Misha. I don't know who Misha is, but apparently it's a big deal.

Come home soon Mommy! Or at least get out of that silly computer.

Take care Mommy. We'll leave the Christmas lights on for you.

Rudy, with a glimmer of hope

Still No Mommy

I'm too sad to type. I just wanted you to know that it looks like Hudson may be right. It might really just be me, Hudson, and Daddy from now on. No Mommy. She's in Vancouver (I wonder if that's near Florida?) and we'll never, ever see her again.

I hope Daddy knows how to remove burrs from my fur. I hope Daddy remembers to buy kibble when we run out. I hope Daddy remembers to fill our water bowl. I hope Daddy remembers we like walks and snuggles.

Life, you are cruel.....

Take care all.

Rudy, the lonely

My Mommy Didn't Come Home Last Night

She and that enormous suitcase are gone. Gone gone gone.

Daddy tried to comfort me, but Daddies just can't do that. I need some Mommylove. Smudgie said she went on a plane. Smudgie says she's never coming back. Smudgie says I chased her away by peeing in the house. Smudgie's really mean.

Daddy says she'll be back in a few days and that she loves us and misses us very much. He says she's going to meet those boys she watches on TV all the time, the Winchesters.

Who do I believe? Hudson's my brother and he wouldn't lie. Daddy says comforting things, but does he really think I don't get that those guys are FICTIONAL? How could Mommy be hanging out with people who aren't real?

I'm confused and morose.

Take care all, and keep your Mommies close.

Rudy, mourning the loss of Mommy.

I think I just had an ephipany...

Mommy always says, "Rudy has a family now, and families....."

I think I just figured that one out. A little while ago my eye was kinda sore and itchy. This neat green goo came out, and I didn't want to bother Mommy or Daddy about it, but they noticed on their own.

We went to the vet, and Mommy got medicine and she put it in my eye three times a day. I felt really proud that I got the attention and Smudgie didn't so I sat really nicely each time. It felt good when it went in, and soon my eye stopped bothering me. Now we don't need the medicine, which is good, but I miss the attention.

Anyway, I've been thinking about this and I think I finally get it. A family is someone who loves you and takes care of you...no matter what. All these trips to the vet are to keep me feeling happy and healthy. How sweet is that? All this fuss for little old me?

So, I get it. That's what families are all about. They love you and take care of you and make sure you are happy and healthy and safe.

I'm so happy to have a family. I've been working extra hard on being good. I want to make my family proud.

Take care all,

Family Man Rudy

Mommy is leaving us

Mommy's been packing this gigantic suitcase all week. I think she has everything she owns in it. I heard her say she was going to Vancouver with Uncle Garth. Judging by her bag, it must be a forever thing.

How will I carry on without her? She said we were a forever family. And now she's leaving us. I heard her tell Daddy she's going to hang out with some people named Jared, Jensen, Misha, and Impala.

Woe is me!

Woe is Rudy!

Don't go Mommy. Don't go!

Rudy, the abandoned

Just take a look at this....

Hudson gives me no respect. That's him...sitting on me. Please note my back footie directly under his nose. And he STAYED there and had a nap.

It can be really hard being me sometimes.

Rudy, the Squished