The Life of Java: Snow!!!

I don't like the cold, at all. I just don't think I'm meant for it. Mom keeps me pretty slim because she says she doesn't want me to have joint problems. She says joint problems are common in "giant breed dogs" especially if they are overweight. What the heck is a giant breed dog? I'm not that big. I fit on laps; I'm good with kittens; chihuahuas like me. Plus mom calls me her baby. Babies aren't big. Anyway, I don't have much insulation, and my coat is pretty thin, so I get really cold. I'm just not made to be out in winter. I belong inside the warm house, under blankets, preferably with a person to snuggle. I shouldn't be outside in the ridiculously cold winter weather. I'll freeze!

So the other morning, mom and I got out of bed like we always do. We went to the back door. When she opened it, I turned and ran the other way. The air was frigid and there was freezing cold snow on the ground. I did NOT need to pee that bad! What was mom thinking? She made me go out though. I stepped off the patio, peed, and was back inside in less than a minute. That's ok, I thought, it will be better this afternoon, and I'm going to be inside curled up on the couch until then. Boy was I wrong! When mom came home from work she made me go out again, but this time she left me out there forever! It might have only been ten minutes, but I was so cold I was shivering and shaking all over the place. I was whining like a pathetic little baby. I'll admit it, I don't care, it was sooooooo cold. My teeth would have chattered if they knew how. When she finally let me in she was using her nice voice, but I think she was making fun of me. She gave me hugs and petted me though. Then she changed and went out to the garage. She let me come too. That's always good. It means we're going for a ride. I love to go for rides! We always go on fun adventures. Mom says it helps to get my bounces and wiggles out. She says I get antsy if I'm inside to much. I don't know what antsy means, I just know I like to go out and play.

We went to the park. There's a creek there, but it doesn't have water right now. There's this weird slippery stuff. It's really cold and I slide around sometimes. I just can't keep my long legs under me. I don't understand it. I had so much fun though. I ran, I jumped, I leaped, I rolled, I frolicked! I bit at the snow and ran around like crazy. The snow was still falling and it was really pretty! I love snow! It's so fun to play in! I don't understand why we can't have this stuff when it's warm out. Mom hates the cold too, but she says it's worth it to see how much fun I have in the snow. She laughs when I get snow all over my face. Mom will do anything to make me happy. I love her, she's the best thing ever, even better than snow.