Christmas 2006

My first Christmas with my crazy family. My very first Christmas was a quiet one but this was in LA. This year, I celebrated my very first holiday with my family. They got me lots of things and a stocking too!

But Christmas.. what a scary thought!!! I didn't know that people go crazy on Christmas day. For weeks, everyone at home frantically wrapped gifts. I don't see the point. The other person will open it anyway so it's just a waste of paper. And talk about paper.. can it get any louder? It's so scary to hear them rip those things open.

Christmas was scary!!! I didn't know what's going on. I saw them put treats in my stockings but how do they expect me to get it? I'm too short to get to it and what if I fall in the fireplace or inside the stocking? How cruel of them to hide my treats and goodies inside boxes too!!! I can't open those. I don't know how. They get angry at me whenever I chew off the corners of the wall so would they get angry at me if I chew off the boxes? They confuse me!!!

Christmas eve was just too crazy. Everyone was so excited to get their gifts and give gifts. They pass around huge boxes.. big enough to flatten me to the ground. Good thing my Mommy was carrying me the whole time or I would have hidden under the couch again. You have no idea how scared I was. I couldn't stop shaking. My mind was going crazy with all the treats Yuki was getting and I can't even open my boxes. So unfair!!!

I never realized this is how Christmas is for them. The humans go crazy and they make a big mess!!! For a small pup like me.. it's a true eye opener!!! Unlike Yuki who enjoyed looking for her gifts and treats.. I don't think I would attempt to be in the middle of the mess.. they might end up throwing me together with their garbage. They barely see Yuki.. what more me? I can wait to get my treats in the morning.

Christmas.. just too much for me to handle. Never again.. I'll just sleep through the next Christmas eve.

It's My Birthday!!!

I'm finally one year old!!! I can't believe how fast time flies. Just yesterday, I felt like I'm still a baby and now I'm a little lady! Parties? I'm not sure if I'll have a party. My mommy doesn't seem to remember it's my birthday! Good thing Tita Che and Tita Tam remembered and they gave me a birthday meal. They also gave me most of their attention and didn't punish me when I was bad.

My Titas are planning to give me a small party this Saturday. I'm okay without it since all I want are the treats I'll get. But I can't wait to get presents!!! Diary, I'll let you know how my party went! I'm so excited!

Need cash? NO!!!

What's this thing about tooth fairy? Yuki said there's a doggie tooth fairy that gives her money!!! How come no one told me about her??? Instead, they let me eat all my teeth and now I'm penniless!!! But hey, check out my sharp teeth.

And why didn't anyone tell me that socks are suppose to be removed from mommy's feet instead of letting me believe they're chew toys??? I could have done that and made loads of cash instead of loads of punishment for all the holes I put on those socks!!! Oh well, what do I need cash for, I get free food and drink!!! What more can a pup ask for? Toys? I just take them from big sis Yuki!!! She doesn't mind!! Yup, being a free loader is a good thing!!! If I need to buy gifts for my friends (if I still have friends), I just borrow from big sis since she doesn't mind. Besides, my mom can't say no to me. She lets me buy whatever I want or need!!! Don't call me a spoiled brat.. I can't help it if they want to shower me with gifts and do things for me. I'm just that adorable!!! My tricks doesn't hurt either!!! So what do I need cash for? Nothing!!! I'm happy being penniless!!!

Let me at 'em.. Let me at 'em!!! I'm not scared of you!!!

Ok, tell me why do my family even try to socialize me??? I'm way beyond being socialized!!! I don't like strangers, no matter what shape or size they are!!! They better not get close to me or else there's hell to pay!!! I can take on any of them, size doesn't matter!!! Just look at the fear in their eyes as they hear me bark my way to get rid of them. Doesn't usually work but hey, a pup's gotta do what a pup's gotta do to protect her territory!!!

It doesn't bother me when my family laughs at me when I'm trying to protect them!!! They can push me to get closer to my enemy but I'm keeping my stance... right behind their legs or under the chairs!!! I'm not scared, I just need extra protection!!! Hey, I'm a small dog, ok. Still, I'll bark at them from where I'm at!!! No matter how often I get pushed to be closer to the bad guys.. I'll always let the bad guys get away before I really attack them. I'm such a nice pup that I give them a chance to run away before I give it to them. They should be thankful my family pulls me away while I still have control... I've been trying to convince my family to put a sign that says: Beware of Chihuahua!!! They don't think I can protect them. Better me than Yuki, for sure she'll just lick them to death!!!

Enough said, just remember: Don't judge a dog by it's size!!! I may be little but I can sure out-bark any of them!!!

Walls, Carpets, and Rugs.. Oh My!!!

Have you ever tried eating the walls, carpets, or the kitchen rug? You should try it!!! I've done it so many times and even though it hurts when it comes out (poop)... I still love to do it!!! The best thing about it is that it drives Mommy and my Titas crazy when they come home to see the corner of the walls all eatened up!!! Yup, leave me in the room alone and I'll find something to eat!!! Gotta love the painted base-boards and corners of the carpet!!! There's just something quite interesting and alluring about them. Tita laughs at me when I try to poop it out and I cry... can't help it... it really hurts!!! Splinters of wood and hair stuck inside... but I still love to eat those!!!

Oh here's the latest mischief I did last week! Tita Che bought new area rugs for the patio entrance and kitchen... hehehehe they shouldn't have left me in the kitchen area because I got bored and frustrated for being left alone with Yuki, so I decided to tear apart the new entrance rug, scratch scratch scratch.... hahahaha!!! You should have seen the look in Tita Che's face.. she looked like she was about to bake me in the oven!!! It was hilarious!!! I didn't get punished because I do my usual charming and cute trick which is to roll-over on my back and beg them to scratch my belly... they almost always fall for it.. everytime!!!

Yup.. I get in trouble alot but you just gotta learn how to coax them to forgive you!!! But yeah, there are times when they don't fall for it and I had to hide my tail between my legs.. I guess I get too carried away that it's totally unforgivable!!! But there's always the next day!!! hehehee a pup's life is never boring.. otherwise I just go to sleep all day!!! There's just so many things to destroy and its fun to hear them yell at me... their faces turning red in anger or frustration... hehehe!!! They never learned!!!

A Month and A Day Ago.....

Recollection of Chibi's First Day as told by Cherryl (Yuki's Mom):

When a tiny crate arrived the day after Christmas, we were surprised by the size of the puppy we received. We actually thought it was a white rat and was even afraid to pick up the pup. Is that size for real? She's like one of those Beany Babies that can fit inside a coffee cup. Immediately, fear sets in.. fear of losing her, accidently stepping on her, hurting her, and even getting eatened by other pets or animals... immediately we searched for a BELL to place in her old collar to keep us alerted when she's around.

How was Chibi on the first day? Shy, scared, quiet, sad? Yes, she is all that.. but she adapted to her environment pretty well. Soon after she took the first step out of her crate, she was bouncing into people's lap, clinging on their shirts, scratching with excitement, and settling/sleeping in the arms of anyone she fancies. With her face in the armpit of her new mom while sleeping soundly, Chibi felt at home... must like stinky smell!!!

As Yuki (my Yorkie) welcomes Chibi, encouraging her to play and test out her environment, Chibi was slightly intimidated by Yuki's eager nature. Fearing that Chibi might attack sweet Yuki with her sharp claws, we tried to calm Yuki so Chibi will get accustomed to having another dog around. Thank goodness for small cousins lurking inside the house, the two dogs were able to have alot of attention to occupy their time.... soon it was feeding time. Shocked to see how fast and starved-like Chibi ate, we soon found out that she is a bottom-less pit... doubtful looks was cast over to Yuki as we never saw Yuki eat with enthusiasm like that. Soon after, the two pups were playing like old buddies!!!

Next on the agenda for that day... doggie shopping!!! We needed to get new gears for a new pup. Off to PetSmart to buy a blinging collar (no other choice, it was the only one that's small enough to fit her), sleeping bed, and name tag that marks her new name. We finally made it official.. her name as Chibi-Moon (details on the meaning and story of her name will be on the next diary). Not bad for a first day shopping since we got them on sale. Most of her needs were already provided... food, toys, and crate were included in her delivery. After the shopping, Chibi had her first manicure/pedicure done.. and it's about time too.. her nails were so sharp, even she gets hurt from scratching herself!

With all the necessities done, we prepare Chibi for her first sleep over. She had to sleep inside her crate in my room with Yuki. We didn't want Chibi to walk around and soiling the carpet and we didn't want her to disappear under the bed so the crate was the best place for her. She cried and cried for attention that night but she needed to be left alone to sleep on her own. Yuki stayed next to her for a minute before going to sleep herself. Chibi slept and survived her first day with us in San Jose.

Diva's Dilemma

Chibi was a spontaneous decision. Beth (Chibi's Official Mom) decided to take her from a friend in LA. She was brought to us the day after Christmas and has been a controversy ever since. There was an issue whether to keep her or not, who's responsible and who's not, who will take her to the Vet, who will clean her, feed her, and see to her daily needs. She was big news right from the beginning. Can you expect less from a Diva? With the wait of whether she will return to LA or not, Chibi stayed until finally winning over the hearts of her official mom... and a compromise was formed for her well being. She finally found a place to call hers... which happened to be Beth's room during the weekdays and Tammee's room during the weekend. A typical set up for a pup torn between two moms!!! I think Chibi would rather sleep in Cherryl's room (Yuki's Mom) so Chibi can play all night with her new big sister Yuki. The other two mom just snores alot that Chibi couldn't get a full night's rest. Poor pup.. no where to get a beauty rest.. totally unacceptable for a diva!!! All's well that ends well... Chibi finally settled in and took over the household.