Incognito

I have been stealthy. I have not gone to the front. Or greeted my minions at the fence. I have been hiding in my hole. Except....no one can say for sure that is where I am! Who is small enough to crawl down (besides the annoying dog) to check? NO ONE! And I like it that way. I like the quiet of my home. I like the coolness. Because it is really, really hot. Who can stand that heat? Not I! And I'm from the deserts of Africa! Obviously I have acclimated. Every day my female human comes to check on me. And I am not out. I hear her call me. I hear her foot steps. And she leaves me treats. But I am not going out. Have I mentioned the heat? It burns my shell! And I am delicate!  Truly. You would not believe it, looking at me, but I am. 

Two days ago I decided to let her know I was around. But she did not come out side. I like to think she saw me through the window, doing my speed grazing (she did!). I hope they water the grass soon. I do not like brown grass. It sticks to my teeth.