The Tales of the Traveling Tote / Driving Miss Daisy

Good morning.  Allow me to introduce myself.  I am Miss Daisy, otherwise known as Katie Clooney's MacKenzie Child's Traveling Tote.  My Dad bought me for my Mom about 4 months ago because according to my Dad, my Mom whined a lot that she wanted to join the Tales of the Traveling Tote group of cool bloggers.  As always, my Mom's wish is my Dad's command, and before we knew it, Mom had me hanging off her shoulder in a matter or days.

I met my new siblings, Chowdah, the overgrown goofball of a golden doodle and Chili, the Maltipoo and self-appointed diva of the house with the enlarged ego.  I have learned that in my new home it's Chili's way or the highway. 

These attention-seeking, four-legged mutts pups don't really "get" me, especially the little one.  Chili continually wonders why I get to go out with Mom and have fun and they have to stay home in the laundry room, otherwise referred to as the nursery for the needy. 

Here are some of my fun adventures that I have been on with my Mom.  

Mom and Dad took me to a town on the Cape called Mashpee.  Or as I call it, pretty town with a weird name.  It has great shopping and Mom tells me great restaurants with delicious food, though I can't verify that statement because I had to sit on the ground next to her chair.  It's not easy being me. 

My Mom loves the water so whenever a sunny, warm day comes around, she researches restaurants with waterfront, outdoor seating.  We ended up in Scituate at TK O'Malley's, so everybody was happy.  Dad got to have a burger and Mom got to gaze at the water.
  

After lunch, Mom took me into one of her favorite stores, Joye.  Dad headed to the frozen yogurt place. 

Don't tell my Dad I told you this, but he likes to have a little yogurt with his huge helping of toppings.  He considers this "healthy" eating.
Mom never orders one but always manages to help herself to a few bites.  She says the calories don't count if you don't order or pay for it.

I got to meet my big Sis, #2.  I've been to North Carolina twice and got to see her graduate, met her beau, and even drove to Atlanta to do some apartment hunting with her.

We spent a lot of time at Southpoint Mall.

I even got to hang out with this gal.

One of my favorite adventures was going to a beautiful lunch at The Enchanted Home.  It was the most gorgeous house that I had ever been in!  I was hoping Mom would forget that she brought me and leave me there!

We spent a day strolling Beacon Hill's gardens.  

I got to meet some more of Mom's friends who were really a lot of fun.

I couldn't hear too much of the conversation because I had to hang on Mom's chair.

We went to a great Breakfast with the Authors and Mom met a lot of nice people.  I overheard one lady asking my Mom about me.  She said that I am the Flat Stanley of the Post-Menopausal set.  
I'll take that as a compliment.  
I guess.

Mom got to meet the founder of Tales of the Traveling Tote group, Patti of Pandora's Box on the Cape.  We also got to meet Miss Kenzie, Patti's sidekick.  It was refreshing to meet someone that's as cute as me.  The Moms enjoyed a delicious lunch while we hung out on our Mom's chairs.

 After lunch, we stopped over at the Lily Pad which carries tons of MacKenzie-Childs stuff.  My Mom placed me on the floor while browsing and almost couldn't find me amongst the many courtly checks.

Mom took me to a Literary Luncheon on the Cape last Friday.  
She hasn't written the post yet. 

Between you and me, I think that she's turning into a little bit of a slacker.

Stop over and read the adventures of the other Ladies and their Traveling Totes. 

Pattie at Pandora's Box
Sarah at Hyacinths for the Soul
Linda at More Fun Less Laundry
Deb at Mountain Breaths
Rita at Panalopy
Jenna at The Painted Apron
Emily at The French Hutch
Linda at Life and Linda

The best news is that the Ladies from the Traveling Totes are sponsoring a giveaway over at Rita's blog, Panolopy.  If you leave a comment on her blog, you will be eligible to win this darling storage box.

See you soon...

Guarding Miss Daisy