This is me ignoring you.

Don't think I didn't hear you talking to mom on the phone today, Grandpa. I know that you and Uncle Scooter don't want me there. MEOW-CH. That hurts. I was really excited to meet Zach, Ben, Kate and all the Aunties and Uncles that I've never met before...even Uncle John and Uncle Jeffy. I don't even care if they make fun of me and call me fat...I was willing to suck it up (and in) so I could get a chance to meet them. But nooooo, you said I couldn't come. I think it's really unfair that you let all your other grandkids come but me. I'm the oldest (and the most tame, if you ask me). You know how much I hate car rides, but I was ready to face my fear and buckle down (and up) for the 5 hour ride. We'll see if that ever happens again. Now I'm leaving it up to all of you to come visit me. That's right, I'm putting my foot down...all four of them. Come to think of it, I don't think half of my aunts and uncles have ever even seen where I live...Uncle Scooter? Uncle Greg? My mom has lived here for almost 4 years! Uncle Jeffy has been here, but only because he lived here (and from what I hear he loved every minute of it!) Auntie Shelly is my favorite...even though I haven't met her yet either...

In closing, please tell Brookie and Choo-choo I'm sorry that Grandpa and Uncle Scooter are such meanies. I really wanted to see them again and meet my other cousins too. I guess I'll just have to sit here all alone...

Love,

Your cousin, your nephew and your abandoned grandkid,

Chuck

Happy Father's Day, Grandpa!



Sorry for the lack of updates lately. Mom has been gone a lot and forgets to leave the computer on before she heads out the door. (Don't worry, I've had a talk with her). Luckily she came back in time for me to give a shout out to Grandpa on Father's Day. I even helped her write the card! I really wanted Mom to pick out a different card...I had my eye on one with a good looking girl on the front--one might even say she was the cat's meow--but Mom said Grandpa wasn't really into cats. I reminded her that she said the same thing about me at first, and now look at her. I can't even count the number of pictures she has of me on her phone. She claims that she only takes them so I have something to put on my blog, but I think we all know the truth. I mean, what's not to love??

Uh oh, I gotta go...I hear Mom creeping around the house. I think she's trying to secretly pack her suitcase, which can only mean she intends on leaving me alone again. Little does she know, I'm having a get together at the house while she's out...the first annual Chuckapalooza. Only the coolest cats in the neighborhood are invited! I'll be sure to post pics when Mom isn't around :)

Bye for now! Have a great day, Grandpa!

Chuck

Happy Birthday to ME!

Sunday, May 30 was my birthday...but did any of you remember?? NO! And to make matters worse, Mom totally ditched me! Yeah, she up and left me for Green Bay to visit baby Kate (who I heard was totally adorable, but that's beside the point). I was all alone on my birthday. In hindsight I should've pooped on Mom's pillow or something, but I figured I'm getting too old for that (I'm 7 now you know).

Anyway, Mom got home last night and you wouldn't believe what she said to me...after saying "Hi Bud", the next words out of her mouth were "Did you put on some weight? You look bigger". How rude! It was my stinkin birthday and that's the best she could come up with?! to prove her wrong, I allowed her to weigh me last night...and guess what. I'm still 19 lbs. I think Mom was so used to holding the little baby that I must've seemed bigger than usual. Whatever. She still could've kept her mouth shut. Didn't her Mom teach her: "If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all"??

In the end she tried buttering me up with some Fancy Feast. It worked. I was putty in her arms after that. (sigh)

Here's me and my inability to contain my excitement:



Oooh...the flame is so beauuutiful.....



Patiently waiting for mom to put the dang dish down (and remove the hot candle):


Now that you all know it was my birthday, I can't wait for the presents to start rushing in!! (I accept cash too).