Cowabelle’s Summer
Dear Roberta, Remember how I said my vacation with Dacey was going great? Well, let me just change ‘great’ to ‘horrible.’ What happened? Her BOYFRIEND showed up. Yes, that’s right. She has a boyfriend. His name is Trevor and he’s ALWAYS around. He and Dacey hold hands and share drinks and they’re constantly together. And what about me? I’m spending a lot of time with Dacey’s mom (who doesn’t really approve of Trevor, by the way). Also, I’m reading a ton of books (there’s a library close by). I asked Dacey if she wanted to go shopping and maybe get manicures and guess what she said? “Only if Trevor can come along.” You have GOT to be kidding me! I told her to forget about it and returned to the library to see if they had any new magazines in. I don’t know how much longer I can take this, Roberta. I might just end up coming home early, movie or no movie. I’m bored and tired of being left on my own. Some summer this is turning out to be. Love, Cowabelle PS – How are things with you?
Cowabelle’s Awesome Summer
Dear Roberta, Wow, what a summer! It’s only the sixth of July and already I feel like I’ve been on vacation for, like, EVER! My days have been insanely busy. I know I was pretty disappointed for not winning Kinzville Sings, but I realized something: if I had won, I wouldn’t have been able to visit Dacey this summer. And honestly? We are having THE BEST TIME! I actually got a small part in the movie – I have TWELVE lines! I’ve memorized them all already (of course) and I know I’ll do a great job. How are things back in Kinzville? I hope you’re not TOO bored. I know you’re at craft camp, so I bet you’re enjoying that. You HAVE to call me as soon as your brother or sister is born. I hope it’s a boy – you don’t want to have a sister like Millie! Anyway, I’ve gotta go – we’re about to head out for dinner again. That’s another thing: I’ve been to THE best restaurants! Call me soon and I’ll tell you more! Love, Cowabelle
Trip to the Big City: Who can’t go?
Well, this is just rotten. It’s Cowabelle here and I just found out that Roberta is not coming on the school trip! Can you believe it? And she’s not even upset about it! Her mom won tickets and a gift certificate to some big Baby Show that’s on that week and Roberta said she wants to go with her mom instead! Can you believe that? I think even her mother was shocked – she kept asking Roberta if she was sure, but Roberta is getting so excited about the new baby and she said could go to the Big City anytime but her mom’s not going to have a baby every day. Whatever. So I decided that since Roberta wasn’t going to come I should room with Molly instead. So I called her to tell her that and she was kind of weird about it. So I asked if she didn’t want to room with me and she said it wasn’t that. She said that both Salley and Polly had already asked if she could share a room with them and she didn’t know who to choose. I said I had the perfect solution – Salley and Polly could share … Read more
First Day of Auditions
Roberta here with some good news and some bad news. So today was the first day of the auditions for Kinzville Sings. A couple of our friends were auditioning so we all went out to the auditions to watch and give them our support. Cowabelle was one of the first to get called up. I was kind of worried about her because she wants this so badly I thought she might get nervous and mess up. But Cowabelle loves performing and I guess she doesn’t let the butterflies get to her because she got up on that stage and hit a home run. She looked confident and she didn’t hit a single wrong note. I was so proud of her. But then there’s the bad news. Because not too long after Cowabelle performed, Molly was called up on stage. Molly is an okay singer too but she hasn’t done as much performing as Cowabelle and I don’t know if she just got really nervous up there in front of everybody but, well, let’s just say it was not good. She kept forgetting the lyrics and when she did remember she never … Read more
Cowabelle’s Apology
Dear Diary, Well, my mom heard my stomping around earlier today. She came up to my room and asked what was wrong. I told her about my fight with Millie and guess what she said? She said that I, Cowabelle Cowoline, had to apologize to Millie Pig! She said that ultimately it’s Millie’s decision to choose her parade attire. Really? She’s only a kid! She doesn’t know the first thing about fashion! But Mom said that my fashion choices weren’t always the best when I was little, and that I should try to be more patient. She also said that if I really wanted to be in the parade, I would have to get back into Millie’s good graces. Ugh. So guess where I’m going? Millie’s house. Mom suggested that I might even consider bringing a peace offering of some kind. Whatever that means. Hopefully Millie is in a better mood by the time I get to her place. - Cowabelle
Out of the Parade?
Dear Diary, Remember how Ms. Birdy and Dr. Quack said I could be Millie’s Lady-in-Waiting? And remember how my mom pointed out all kinds of good things about it? Well, she forgot to point out one very bad thing: the fact that I have to deal with Millie, world’s most demanding little queen! I went over to Millie and Molly’s place today and to help Millie pick out her dress. I thought she should wear her bright pink dress –it’s so springy and fancy! But she wanted to wear this awful light-blue number with flowers all over it. I told Millie that she looked more like a peasant than a queen in that dress, but she said that it was her decision. I tried to get Molly to back me up and tell Millie that I was right about the pink dress, but Molly wouldn’t get involved. Can you believe it? My own friend, not even interested in helping me out! Millie told me that if I didn’t like her choice, maybe I shouldn’t be her lady-in-waiting (actually, she called me her ‘gravy-in-waiting’, but I corrected her). I told her that if she thought she could get ready … Read more
Ms. Birdy and Dr. Quack give Cowabelle a very important job
Hey. It’s Cowabelle. This thing with Millie being named Queen of the Easter Parade is still bugging me but I guess it gets a little better. Today my mom came in and said that she had been talking to Ms. Birdy and Dr. Quack about it and they all realized that because Millie was so young, she was going to need someone to help her out when the time comes for her to ride the parade float. So they decided to offer me the position of ‘Lady-in- Waiting’ to the Queen. It will be my responsibility to look after Millie while she rides the float. It’s not exactly the star of the show, but I do get to ride on the float with Millie and I will have to dress up in a pretty Easter outfit. My mom says I should consider myself the ‘second-star of the show’. I guess that’s better than nothing, right?
Cowabelle Cowoline: Not Pleased!
Dear Diary, I am SO furious! The more I think about the auditions yesterday, the angrier I get. Millie Pig (MILLIE PIG!) got chosen as the Queen of the Easter Parade. Why? I have no idea! Millie isn’t talented or beautiful or anything! She’s just a little pig. OK, so she’s cute. But queens are supposed to be regal – not CUTE! Maybe she could be a princess or something. Ugh. I’m going to go and talk to Ms. Birdy and Dr. Quack and see if I can show them the error of their ways. They can always make Millie a princess and make me a queen. THAT would make sense. - Cowabelle
Tryouts for the Easter Parade
It’s Cowabelle. I cannot believe what just happened. You know how I was trying out to be the Queen of the Easter Parade? Okay, nothing against Molly. I mean, she’s got that whole shouting thing down and all. But I have been practicing and practicing to play the role of the Queen and I really thought that I would do an awesome job! Oh – and I know Stoogles wanted to be King. I’m sure he’d be great but I swear – I was born to play this part! Anyway, we were all doing our tryouts today. Molly had to bring Millie along because her mom had an emergency at work and had to deal with it. Molly and Stoogles had already auditioned, and I was right in the middle of doing this awesome spring dance that I had prepared, when I noticed that the judges weren’t even really paying attention. They were all looking at something over my shoulder. So I turn around and there is Millie, carrying a basket full of plastic eggs, twirling around and tossing eggs to everybody. The judges were laughing their heads off. Okay, people, I get it. … Read more
Cowabelle Cowoline: Queen of the Easter Parade?
Dear Diary, You’ll never, ever believe what I found out today – there’s going to be an Easter parade. And they’re looking for the QUEEN of the parade! Someone with charm and poise and acting ability to ride on the front float and basically be the mascot of the whole thing! Why didn’t they just come and ask me directly? I’m pretty much the perfect cow for the job. There are auditions in two days and I’m so super-excited. I’m a great actress, so I’m almost guaranteed to get the part. I convinced my mom to let me get a new dress for the parade – and maybe even a new hat and some jewelry! I don’t know how I’m going to sleep tonight or tomorrow night. This is awesome! Love, Cowabelle
Dacey’s Surprise
You guys will never, ever believe what’s happened: Dacey called me after school tonight. This is what she said: Cowabelle, answer your door. It’s cold out here. So I did. And she was standing right there, on my doorstep! I started crying, I was so happy to see her. She hugged me and said she was sorry for not emailing or calling me lately. She said the reason was because she wanted to surprise me and she was worried that if she spoke to me, she would give away the surprise. And guess what the surprise is? Tickets to the Tropical Island! And not just for me – but for ALL of my friends, the ‘Kinz! And Dacey! She’s filming a scene in her new movie there this weekend, and she said she thought it would be absolutely perfect if we all went together. I can’t believe it!
Dacey Bryn, Where Are YOU?
Have you ever gotten to the point in a friendship where you realize that maybe, just maybe, it’s not going very well? I’m at that point with Dacey. I called her again today (that’s the fifth time in two days) and she just isn’t answering her phone. About two hours after I called, she sent me this text message: “C – call you sometime. Stop calling. Very busy! -D” I don’t even know what to say about that! I’m so sad. I thought she was my friend – my true friend. Sure, we don’t see each other very much, but up until recently she always sent me emails and we chatted on the phone a couple times each week. But now? Now I don’t even get the courtesy of her answering my phone calls! Now the emails are short and not very friendly at all! It seems to have started when she began filming her latest movie. Maybe she’s just too big a star to be friends with boring old Cowabelle. I tried talking to Roberta, but she told me to chill out and focus on my other friends for now. … Read more
Dacey Bryn: Unavailable
Dear Diary, I’m so upset! I don’t know what to do about Dacey. She never called me on the weekend, and she hasn’t returned any of my emails. I tried calling her cell phone tonight, but she didn’t answer. I left her a message, but I don’t really know what else to do. I’m worried that I’ve offended her somehow, or that maybe I haven’t been a good enough friend. I told Roberta, but she just said “Relax, Cowabelle. Dacey is probably just busy.” I think Roberta is just mad because she doesn’t like the idea that I might have another really good friend. I guess all I can do is wait, and hope that someday Dacey remembers to call me back. - Cowabelle
Roberta’s BFF
Know who’s being super-annoying lately? My BFF, Cowabelle. I don’t like criticizing her, but I don’t know how else to put it. See, Cowabelle’s friend Dacey is “being weird” (Cowabelle’s words) and Cowabelle is obsessing about it. A lot. As in, that’s all she talked about at lunch yesterday. And then today, Dacey was supposed to call her at 11:00. But of course, she didn’t. So then Cowabelle called ME and tried to analyze what could possibly be wrong, and why Dacey is so mad at her. I told Cowabelle that Dacey was probably just busy, and that she had no reason to be mad at her, so not to worry about it. Cowabelle said I just didn’t understand. Cowabelle is supposed to be MY best friend. Who cares if Dacey is being weird? Cowabelle has ME. Isn’t that enough?
