This Place Is Crazy!

Hello Friends!

Picture shows Renee smiling

I cannot believe how long it has been since I got to blog. I did not sign up for this craziness! My mom started law school in September. I didn't realize how busy being a law student would be! I'm the only dog in the first year law class, so I don't have anyone to compare with. But I'm beat! Law school is so busy!

I love law school, though. I have so many new friends! No one seems to know my mom's name. But they all know my name! I go into elevators to hear, "Hello Renee!" as I sneak a pat on the head even though I'm not supposed to when I'm working. I even get treats from professors and other law students, whcn my mom takes off my harness to tell me I'm not working, of course. I'm so popular. I'm the cool kid in school, and I love it!

Getting around Madison is very interesting. My mom and I live a little ways away from the school. Sometimes we take the city bus. When we do, I have to work really hard to help my mom cross the street safely, because there isn't a stoplight where we cross to get on the bus. Then, when we get downtown, we have to cross a few busier streets, so I work a lot. I wait till my mom thinks it's safe to cross. She tells me, "Renee, forward." I go if it's safe but don't go if there's a car. Sometimes I don't go even when it's safe, because I get distracted by birds. I love birds! They are so cute and small and fun. I just want to play! But then my mom tells me to go forward again, and if it's still safe, I go.

The cool thing about the law school is that I don't always have to work. It's a pretty safe place for my mom to walk with or without me. Sometimes, my mom gives me time off when she walks to Starbucks or out for lunch with friends. Other times, she takes me along. I like going with her, because her friends are my friends. But I appreciate the breaks, too! When I'm on break, I get to nap in our study room at the law school. It's quite cozy!

Picture shows Renee snuggling with
a blanket and stuffed animals

So you must be wondering why I haven't blogged, since I just told you that I get breaks. Let me tell you. I have to nap every chance I get! We go to so many classes and study all the time. My mom is involved in all kids of things in the community. She loves to help people, and I do, too. So I'm working all the time! When I get breaks, I need t get my beauty rest. You don't think it's easy to be this cute, do you?

Picture shows Renee stretched out
on the floor  relaxing in harness

Law school is tough. The teachers are always asking big questions. I don't listen much, but I like to relax in class. I get tired, because I work so hard. I have to navigate through the crowds of busy students, which is quite a task! There are lots of stairs in the school, too, so I have to careful to show my mom when we are going up or down. I stop before the step so she knows.

When we don't take the bus to school, we take the disability transit. I don't really understand what that means. But basically, someone picks us up at home and takes us right to school. It's been nice in the cold winter! They don't always pick us up on time, though, and I think that makes my mom mad. Mom told me we are moving closer to school soon. That will be cool. I would much rather walk my mom to school each day than to hop on a bus or into a car.
This is all I have time to say for now, but I promise I'll blog more often. I've missed writing to all of you! Thanks for reading my stories.

Wagging all the way,
Renee, the Seeing Eye Dog