Christmas Eve

Howdy blogaroos!! Squirmy here – on CHRISTMAS EVE!!!

I’m not sure WHERE December went, but by now all the stores look like they have been hit by a hurricane. Or a pack of hungry PONs looking for a treat.

Rumor has it that Santa MIGHT be bringing us some chew toys. It was suggested I put that on my list. So I’m thinking we MAY get some. The Warden and Santa seem to have some weird “connection.” Maybe because they are the same age.

I was discouraged from putting a puppy or kitten on the list – simply because “they” say Christmas is NOT a good time to get a pet. Bla bla.

I DO know SOMEONE who IS getting a PON puppy right after Christmas – but it’s a BIG secret. I can’t WAIT to blab the news!!!

Meanwhile, the Warden has stocked our fridge like we’re waiting for a pandemic. Something is up…Could it be company….

As we await Jesus’s birthday bash, I figured you could all use a neat dog- related Christmas story. Straight from Newfoundland, Canada. Give this one a read – and well, the video may bring a tear or two. (Don’t worry – nobody dies).

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/scott-jewison-christmas-surprise-1.7066360

We are all ready here for Santa, and we celebrate a melting pot of Christmas traditions in our house – combining our Polish, French, Canadian and American heritages. This website gives a great overview of international traditions- check it out (starting with Traditions in Poland) .

https://www.whychristmas.com/cultures/poland

The Warden grew up with Wigilia on Christmas Eve. No meat was eaten – but the Warden never knew it was to remember the animals with Baby Jesus in the manger. Fish are OK to eat, because Baby Jesus had no aquarium. I particularly like the Polish legend that at midnight on Christmas Eve, animals can talk! If the Boss starts talking more than he already does, we are all in big trouble.

You know, I had a long want list for Santa, and then I started rethinking things. In September, we learned the Coyote was very, very sick – and honestly, the Warden wasn’t sure he would live to see Halloween…

At the same time, three years ago, the Vet said that with his heart condition, the Boss MIGHT live to see his 12th birthday. As you may recall, he turned 13 LAST January…

So Santa, I don’t REALLY need any toys this Christmas. While I don’t have any IN the house, I do have lots which I have managed to scatter outdoors.

Treats would be nice – but let’s face it, I get plenty every day.

I don’t want attire – I already have a suit that makes me look like some kind of weird gymnast and a raincoat that’s a nuisance to put on.

Instead of asking for anything else this year Santa, instead I would like to say THANK YOU. Thanks for granting my Christmas wish which I made back in October – that I would get to celebrate Jesus’s birthday bash with both the Coyote and the Boss. They are both here – living their best lives. The Warden says that’s the BEST gift ever. That and the fact that we all actually sat for this Christmas photo…

We won’t go into the specifics of how we got this shot. It involved some serious treats. And a stiff drink for the Warden when it was over.

We also ask Santa, that every single person reading this, has a joyful, happy Christmas. The gift of celebrating with those you love, is the greatest gift of all.

From me, the Coyote, the Boss and the Warden we wish you a very Merry, memory-filled Christmas! Thank you so much for reading ❤️

Wesołych Świąt! Joyeux Noël!

Have a good one. Peace and paws up. Stay safe. JBJ.