Lucy's Journal

 Journal Entry – September 3rd 

Written by Lucy, the white and tan Shih Tzu

Dear Journal,

Tomorrow morning is going to be glorious. Not for the school kids, of course — for us. Me, Peanut, and Kiwi have been waiting all summer for this moment: the return of the big yellow school buses.

I love watching them shuffle out of their houses with sleepy eyes, heavy backpacks, and those crumpled papers clutched in their hands. Their faces always look the same — a mix of why me? and I should still be in bed. Honestly, it’s hilarious. I can’t help but let out my little “hehe” snort every time.

Here’s our plan:

Step 1 – Positioning.
I’ll take my post at the front window, nose smushed against the glass, tail wagging. Peanut will be stretched out dramatically on the windowsill like a judgmental king, glaring down at the kids like he’s grading their enthusiasm (spoiler: they always fail). And Kiwi? Oh, Kiwi will be perched on the curtain rod, ready with her commentary.

Step 2 – Play-by-Play.
As soon as the kids come out, Peanut flicks his tail like he’s giving them a score. I’ll bark once if someone trips on their shoelaces, twice if they drop their lunchbox. Kiwi usually takes it further — she squawks, “SLOWPOKE! SLOWPOKE!” at the last one running for the bus. It’s savage, but oh-so-funny.

Step 3 – The Bus Arrival.
The moment the bus screeches to a stop, we all go silent. Pure theater. Watching the kids climb on like little zombies marching to their destiny… it’s better than cable TV. Once the doors close and the bus drives off, Kiwi usually yells “BYEEEE!” just to rub it in.

The humans think we’re just being noisy in the morning. They have no idea we’re running a secret comedy club.

Honestly, Journal, it feels good to be the ones laughing for once. All summer long it was traffic, skateboards, and noisy students. Now it’s our turn to enjoy the show.

Sleep tight, alarm clocks are coming… but not for me.

Smugly yours,
🐾 Lucy the Early Morning Comedian

P.S. Kiwi suggested we make little “scorecards” for the kids tomorrow. Peanut says 3 out of 10 of them will trip. I say 5.