Teusday Telling and A Birthday Party Invitation!!!

I started off my day my favorite way with the tasty breakfast foods! And then just a short shower later, the Mom pulled the trolley out and around. Oh and when she did deboard, I began to bark and bark in my deep sweet voice...

"WHOOOOOOOOOOF.......

WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOF.......

WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOF!"

My call was heeded, and I boarded the trolley quickly and without the slightest consideration of our destination! And it was with little surprise and a minor amount of disappointment, that we arrived at Sugar Land Veterinary Specialists where in spite of my fears, I am always greeted and comforted by My The Sweet Judy who takes care of me!

Today I was there for a CBC test and results. And My Sweet Judy also trimmed my nails, [thankyouthankyouthankyou!!!] saving me a stop by Fairbanks for a pedicure! I was able to wait for my results while laying on my sweet green rug in the waiting room with my the Mom... and while talking to My Friend The David who is also The Hospital Administrator!

And I guess now is a good time to tell you that SLVS recently asked if they could share my thoughts and feelings about the quality of my experience and care in local print media... And here I am!!!

The Bleu has hit the newsstand for November,
and here is my spread [ha!]!

It's a little known fact, but my the Mom was the architect for Dirty Hairy Dog Wash, top left... but I SO digress!!! And now back to the waiting room for my results:

~My white blood cell count is low, but it's not low enough to warrant antibiotics.~

This isn't the preferred news, but it's far from the worst, so we'll take it, run with it and board the trolley, thank you very much!

There was joy in my heart as we sang our songs, as I munched on berry treats and as I retraced our turns in reverse: Freeway to Beltway to Freeway to Exit! Life was grand, and then the skies grew dark and the rain began to pour. By the time we got home, lightning was strking the ground a few streets to our north and the thunder was rattling my bones!

It was a very stressful afternoon. I panted. I paced. And upon the Mom's request, I tried to settle.

And that leads me to another stressor for today: Little Reufus is also not feeling well... though he was happy to tend to my ears this afternoon.

As an aside, I'm in what the Mom calls my 'thunder spot'. This is where I retreated when The Luke was sweating full blown storms. And on a lighter note, you will see our plastic bag waste basket hanging on the door knob. Sad, but it's the only way to keep Reuf from eating the contents of our beautiful hand crafted woven twig waste basket.

Before I knew it, Reuf who idolizes me... had taken up my spot for some comfort time. Poor boy...

Though I never settled completely, the weather did calm a bit... giving the Mom opportunity to do some Birthday Baking!

You see, I have a BIG BIRTHDAY coming up!!!
11 / 11 / 11Yep... This Friday!!!

And I was wondering if I you would like to party along with me...
If I may include you in my post???
If so...Please send me a festive photo with Yeu in Party Mode, Party Hat...Yeu know... Celebrating my Big Day!I'd love to have you appear here with me!Email photos to outtathebleu-at-gmail-dot-com 

Love, Relationships and Time are My Biggest Treasures!!!

And Treats, too!!!

[These treats are just Part One of the Mom's Birthday Baking Extravaganza!
It's a pumpkin, peanut butter and cinnamon recipe.
It's YUMMMMMY!


And if anyone is interested... Ask! We'll post it!]

And here is Little Reufus, who has had some pretty bad tummy problems today. Poor boy. He doesn't feel well at all, hence his laying down in the middle of the day on my woobie green rug.

He's smelled the fresh baked treats, but really hasn't begged much for them... and that makes the Mom worry! Poor Sweet Boy...

Tuesday is Training Class night, but Reuf and the Mom stayed home. Reuf ate a bland dinner and was given one of my diahrrea pills. He's a bit lethargic [he is never reclined at 615 pm!] Mostly, the Mom can't imagine 'treating' him in class tonight. And though this class begins to wean from the treats, they are still necessary for many of the new commands.

He and the Mom will contact their instructors. And they'll work on their Week 5 Homework. Next week is the last in this class, but we're not sure if there's a graduation ceremony! I mean, this class has been more technical and less... dramatic.

I guess you can tell from these photos... as well as those from the last few days... Reuf and I are getting along MUCH better. Little boy is mellowing. He's always been loving, but he's just been too freaking boisterous to be loved on by me too terribly much!

We still have our moments of anxiety with him, but knock on Reuf's head... Life is much easier, much calmer, much quieter. It's almost peaceful...

Nite Nite for Now.
But hope Yeu will Join My Birthday Celebration!

My Team The Bleu Badge... And Reufus Writes!

Thanks to My Good and Dear Friends...
Mimi, Scout and Freyja...
Team Bleu has been Blessed with this Beautiful Badge!

Words cannot express My Gratitude for Your Support of Team Bleu and The Love Protocol. Mimi, Scout and Freyja created this beautiful badge for My Wonderful Friends who feel moved to display it on Facebook, blogs or anywhere! It is such an honor for me, and my heart is touched...

With My Friends by my side, I am surely well equipped to Fight This Enemy!!!

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Now... I am often quite candid about some of the havoc our little Reufus has wreaked on our household, and I receive more than a fair amount of comments in support of his fabulousness! I want you to know that we do love him very, very VERY much. We have poured our hearts and souls into this youngster. We are very committed to Reufus, but he hasn't always made it easy. 

That said, Reufus has asked to speak on his own behalf.
I agreed. And here goes!

Reufus Writes
Reufus Jackson Wright, in his own words...

Hi. Metal mini blinds have texture of good chew. Lemme out. Ok?

Oh. Hi.
Whaddup?

O

Yeah, Yeah.
Big Boy Fur.
I gettin it.

SHNOOOOOF!

Highly trained aflete here
lotta ground to cover...

Stalkin

Huh? Yeah, Stalkin

In In In In In
Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner

DINNER!

I real good boy, spite rep putation what pro-see me.
I worship Bruther The Bleu.
He is the bestest bruther ever.
He puts up with ever thing I do. He loves me. And he lets me love him!
I fank you so much for supportin himself.

Go Team Bleu!

wif love from Reufus J Wright, Guest Host
and also

Saturday in The Yard with Berry Treats

There is something to love about every single day, but how can you not love Saturdays close to the most???

We didn't go to any festivals or parties today. It's been a stressful week, and we capped it off with a low key day of relaxation, lots of loving and just hanging out together.

We watched some mindless tv while... and this is a little embarassing... making a sandwich out of the Mom. Yep, that's right. I was the big bun up front with the Mom hugged up against my back and then little Reufus couldn't help but join in, and he laid behind her with his head resting on her side! It was a Kodak moment for sure, and I'm sorry that there was noone around to snap that shot!

But speaking of cameras, this afternoon we had a BLEULANDER photo shoot!

Every model has his camera shy moments. Few have soft, photogenic furs as gorgeous as mine...! Just saying.

My gaze off into the distance pose...

2011 School Photo

Humility.

Excitement and Anticipation.

Yes.
Sometimes Excitement and Anticipation
have the appearance of Sad and Somber!

*Please note that a handful of Nutro Natural Choice Crunchy Treats with Real Berries were yummarily sacrificed in the execution of this photo shoot!

Yep, it was a nice day of Normalcy and Calm. The Mom did leave a couple of times to see friends... and I gave her the "How could you leave me?" look each time...

Pretty good, eh??? And it must have been effective, because she didn't stay gone long!

As we begin to close out this Saturday night, we took the camera outside one last time... Where's the Bleu? Look close and you'll see me there!

We're inside, preparing to roll back the clocks, and I'm taking pause to reflect...

Life with Reufus has been really difficult. At times, he's been pretty unlovable.  He's been rowdy, destructive, boisterous, wild and uncontrollable... I've watched the Mom work hours on end, tirelessy and with consistent correction.

And it's kinda like I hate to jinx the progress... but I'm very excited and want you to know that we've made some!

Shhhhhh, but... Little Reufus has learned to chill a little. He's learned to settle on command. Now, he still has to be either right next to the Mom or right next to the me... or [preferably in his perfect world] both... but we are grateful for the chill moments!!!

It's a big comfort to know Your Loved Ones have your back!
Thanks to Yeu and Reufus for having mine!

Go Team Bleu!

Friday Night Wrights: Kitty Kat Edition

Happy Friday!

It was a beautiful day with crisp cool airs and bright sunshine! The best part was having the Mom come home early from the factory. Besides her doorman skills and the fact that she's a sucker to berry treat a boy with a sweet face... she's also quite nice to nap and watch the judge shows with...!

And we did all of those wonderful things and more... some with and some without little Reufus. Please remember: All of the higher education, academic type, training people who know a lot about Reufus will tell you that there is NO need to feel GUILTY about treating us differently. In fact, it is HEALTHY.

And I like that I'm the Sweet and Well Behaved Boy, because it pays RICH! And Teuday was a Treasure!

Yes, yes... Today was the perfect day to nibble an acorn... to tear up a teeny tiny stick... to shake a leaf...

and to explore!

Hmmm... What's back here?

This was one of the Luke's favorite hideouts. I like the view; the smells are quite interesting...

And to answer the Mom's question...
I'm right HERE!
sheesh...

And now it's that special time...
Miss Khyra's FrEYEday SkEYEday!

So pretty and BLEU!!!

Wait a minute...

What O What do I see???
What's that in the fork of the tree???

Ah Oh.

I was a witness to the crime chase. The responsible party was immediately arrested and detained indefinitely, or at least until the fire department gets here.

The perp suspect was given his evening square and confined somewhat plush quarters due to the extenuating circumstances of his involvement. I'm no attorney, but here's his defense in a pecan shell:

1. The victim was trespassing on private, highly trafficked and well patrolled property in the middle of the afternoon... leading us all to wonder if said victim is more kitten than kat.
2. Defendent approached in a friendly manner.
3. Victim ran, and Defendent followed.
4. It was obvious that the Defendent really didn't want to KATch the Victim. Seriously. Very obvious!
5. And I present Exhibit R...

The Picture of Innocence

Please note that NO KITTY KAT was harmed in today's adventure. Said KITY KAT looked forelorned for about an hour but then extricated himself out of his predicament without the aid of the fire department.

And on a personal note,
Thank you for your outpouring of Support.
With Yeu by my side, I'm surely stronger!
With Yeu behind me, I'll never fall backward.
With Yeu around me, I feel LOVE. 

Teusday Telling on Thursday... My Status Update

Teusday morning was met with a bit of nervousness on the part of my the Mom... and with an absent breakfast bowl on the part of the me! Though she tried to play nonchalent, the Mom had taken the day off from work in anticipation... And I was hoping that a Celebration was in store!

Many of you know that I was scheduled for a checkup and final treatment in My Protocol to Fight The Evil Disease. We made the trip across town, as the Mom sang two of the songs she has written about and for me [one to the tune of Big Bad John... tee hee, and the other to that song about The Grinch. It's amazing that she can make happiness out of those two melodies, but she has!]. Prayers were said. Stories were told. And I was reminded who I am:

'Sweet Boy', 'Wheety Boy', 'Bleu Bear', 'My Bayby'... Mind you, these are the things she calls me when she's not calling me by my nickname! [More on that later!]

The Mom and I thrive on Hope and Faith, but we weren't altogether surprised by the results we didn't want to hear. There's no doubt that my the Dr. Novosad was also sad to deliver the news...

I've slipped out of remission.

My lymph node in my right shoulder was enlarged, as were those under my chin. The enlargement wasn't dramatic, but enough for the Mom to notice, though she hoped it was just her paranoia.

After a thorough discussion, it was decided that I would begin a new protocol. With a healthy and high remission rate, the hope it offers is WAY worth the investment of my time. [This had already been well considered in the beginning of my diagnosis... so we were somewhat prepared. The time just came quicker than we had hoped.]

Tests were run to ensure my safety. I received my treatment. And then me and the Mom headed home... with me eating peanut butter cookies sporadically on our way! 

Teusday was a tiring day. I went home and rested and Reuf and the Mom left for training. By the time they got home, I was ready to get the evening started... and the Mom was relieved that I was feeling so well.

I have, since then, been a little lethargic. And I do mean a little. My appetite is good... I still dance for my meals! I'm drinking well, I'm always interested in going outside... for a time, I have just been a little 'chill', even at lunch today.

It bothers my the Mom when I don't greet her at the door, and then this afternoon... My The Sweet Judy [who greets me and tends to my care at SLVS] called to check on her The Sweet Bleu... and she seemed to be concerned about my 'chillness' too! So...

I greeted the Mom at the back door when she came in. I dawdled outside. I ate off the ground like a billygoat. And I came running inside when the Mom announced 'berry treats'!

I'm definitely feeling well today. As for why I've been feeling a bit 'down', you have to remember who I am. I'm the Bleu. I'm not a fan of change, and that includes the weather. I love the cool front, but I'm not crazy about the transition.

I'm happiest when I'm with my the Mom, when I'm at home, when I'm with The Herd and when I'm showered with love.

Time is my Treasure.
It's my Currency... and it is Gold.

I'm so not a boy who feels good about begging. I've always been a quiet fellow and comfortable that way. I never ever pictured myself in need, but here I am. My options for beating this are narrowing, and I need to pull out all the stops.

Please join Team Bleu. Please engage my The Love Protocol. Please to invoke the positive thoughts, well wishes and PRAYERS! We're fighting hard, and we appreciate Your Support!