October 29th 2004 7:49 am
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I was on Daddy's computer monitor, watching the floor lamp. It was so bright and shiny, and I felt like jumping. I wondered what was in the lamp. Maybe there was a bug? Or I might find a new toy? There are lots of other fun things I've found hidden in the house, in corners and under counters and on shelves. Maybe there was something wonderful up there! I just had to find out. I pondered it for a while, sitting there on the happy warmth of the monitor, and then gave it my best leap.

I landed with all four paws on the rim of the lamp. But there was no where else to go. The lamp was swaying back and forth, and I was gripping for dear life. But the metal rim was so hot, and I could feel the light bulb heating up my tummy. Oh no! Now what do I do? Then I felt Mommy's hand under my tummy and she lifted me off. She insisted on checking all my paws and toes, which tickled, but it felt good to be safe in her arms. Finally she let me get down. My front paw felt a little sore, but I forgot about it as soon as I saw DandyLion and his string. Time to play!