Student’s Corner

by Francesca kinnamont

Mother Seton School Student, Sixth Grade

The Christmas Puppy

Hey, everyone! If you were in third grade with me, you may have seen some photos of my adorable puppy, and I’m talking about him today! In case you weren’t in my class, here’s the article! Brace yourself for major cuteness.

My dog, Nicolas Charles (or if you’re boring, Nico, but Nicolas is his full name), is a mini golden doodle, a mix between a golden retriever and a poodle. I say mini because regular golden doodles are pretty big, while Nico is probably just knee-height. But he’s huge when he jumps! He can get up to my chest! He was born on November 27, 2022, which means he’s three years old right now.

Now, you may be wondering why the heading is called “The Christmas Puppy.” When I was in third grade in December of 2022, we opened all of our Christmas presents and started opening them behind our couch. Suddenly, I came into the living room and saw a single unopened present for all of us. I called everyone in, and we opened it. I thought it was clothes because it was so soft. When we opened it, I saw words reading Kinnamont Puppy. I was confused! Was it for Nova, our dog, whom we only had for a few weeks before dying very young? But when my older sister, Gianna, saw it, she hesitated and said, “Wait…” Then she started YELLING! I was still SO confused! But then my brother, Anthony, did the same, and I finally understood. We were getting a puppy! I was so excited!

I wanted this article to be special, so I decided to interview Nico! Now, I know what you’re thinking: He’s A DOG! He can’t talk to you! But you’re wrong! Just you wait…I mean, read.

First question: “How’s your day today?” Answer: “Rough.” Second question: “What’s your favorite thing to chew on?” Answer: “Bark.: Third question: “Are you excited to be on the Daily Bayley?” Answer: “Yip, yip!” And, finally, I asked a math question. “Nico, what’s 2-2?’ Guess what he answered? NOTHING! He’s a genius!

Nico gets the zoomies all the time. He loves to run around the house and jump on the couch next to my mom. He chews up things that are cloth or blanket material THAT quick if he’s not watched, so don’t give him that dog toy you got for your new pup! Besides all of the craziness and just pure NICO-NESS, he’s also really cute. You should see him, he’s adorable—when he’s

Francesca Kinnamont and Nicholas Charles smile for the camera.