text: Mommy and Daddy got me this cool diary so I can write down everything (they said that it’s a hammy down) for my birthday! Hi diary! My name’s Maria Lewis and I’m six! My mommy is really pretty and my daddy’s super strong and they’re both the best! But my ultra bestest friend is my doggy! His name is Benny and he likes sleeping on my bed! I asked Mommy how she knows he’s a boy and she said that doggies are boys and kitties are girl and how he’s very special because he’s got those white lines on his neck and paws. She says that’s why he can’t bark and he has trouble walking around but I still love him super duper much! I wanted to bring Benny to school for show and tell, but Mommy and Daddy say I can’t. They say we aren’t allowed to have him because he’s ill eagle, so I gotta keep quiet or else people will come and take him away! I promise I won’t let anyone hurt you, Benny! I got an A on my spelling test! Daddy asked what I wanted as a reward and I said I wanted a little sister so I can give her all my clothes and we can play. I don’t have many friends since we live far away from everybody else, so I want a friend who can come home and play with me. Daddy laughed (I didn’t get what was so funny) and told me that I wouldn’t actually want that because six is the best time for kids and I should just enjoy this year. Benny started whining and Mommy told me that he would get jealous if I gave all my attention to a little sister, so I hugged him real close and told him I’d never stop loving him. Mommy got me pizza and cake for my A! It was soooooooo good! Benny was begging and I tried to give him some but Daddy took it away and said that human food’s not good for doggies. He whined and I gave him a doggy treat instead (I’ve had one before and they’re super yucky but Benny doesn’t mind) and he only ate it when Daddy was watching. Silly Benny! Mommy and Daddy won’t let me go trick or treating, so I get to get all dressed up and walk around the house! Every time I reach the front door, I ring the bell and Daddy acts all surprised and I get a chocolate bar! Mommy made me a Dorothy dress and Benny’s my Toto! He’s too big to fit in the basket, so he carries it in his mouth! Mommy’s got a baby in her tummy! She sat me down and told me it’s growing even though I can’t see anything and that I’m gonna be the bestest big sister! She says it’s gonna live in my room and I’ll have to share but I don’t mind! Mommy even said that our birthdays might be close! That’s double cakes! My sister’s making Mommy get really chubby. I saw Benny staring today, and he started whining again, so I pet him and said that I love him so super much. When we went to bed, Benny sat on my bed and I fell asleep before he did. He woke me up when my door opened because he started growling, but I just petted him and said he was such a good boy. Merry Christmas! I got so many neat new toys, and Benny got a brand new bone! Don’t tell anyone, but I snuck him some of my breakfast, and he seemed super happy and snuggled right up to me! I love you, Benny! Benny attacked Mommy today. She’s really full of baby now and Benny jumped all over her and started biting her belly until Daddy got him off and took Mommy to the hospital. I started crying and Benny tried to take me outside even though it wasn’t time for walkies. I felt bad but I had to put him in his crate, but he didn’t fight it even though he started whining and trying to flip the lock. Poor Benny thinks he has thumbs like us, but there’s just another white mark there. Daddy asked to see my diary today. I don’t know why but he seemed kinda upset when he gave it back. He took Benny for walkies but he came back alone. When I asked where Benny was, he said that a man with a really sick daughter asked for him, and that Benny really wanted to go take care of a girl even more in need than me. I understand and I really hope he comes to visit with his new owner, because then I might have a new friend! I’m almost seven and Mommy says she and Daddy are gonna get me a cute little kitten for my birthday! I’m so excited! Hi! My name’s Kayla Lewis! I just turned six and Mama and Papa got me a notebook! They’re my favorite people ever, but I love my kitty so much more because she’s so pretty and always stays by my side.