Dear Barbara,

As you know, I did a horrible thing to my mother last week when I was at the doctor. I really didn't mean to. I was just upset. Anyway, I am better now and she is better now and both of us have taken our medicine like we're supposed to. When I got in that little fight last week, I got a bit bumped up on my face and ear. You should have seen the other guy, though!

My mom and dad left us overnight. Dad was gone two nights. And I hear them talking about leaving again this coming weekend. I don't want them to go. And if they do, I have made up my mind that I am going with them. I've already taken care of the packing as you can see below.

Hope you are well. Write to me soon.

Love,
Butter