Thursday – A little Personal – Getting to Know You.

Bailey, Lucy and Twiggy

“Hey, Twiggy.  Have you thought about what you would like to do today?”

“Well, Dad. I have a couple of things on my agenda.”

“I’m here to may every one of your requests come true today.”

“Hmm. Maybe I should do some further thinking. The first thing is breakfast.”

“Coming right up. The usual?”

“Yum. For those of you who wonder. My dad’s a real jokester. The usual indeed.”

“Who are you talking to Twiggy?”

“You must know we are never alone. The fourth wall is out there.”

“Goodness. You are certainly perceptive. So what’s next?”

“How about a little playtime with Lucy and Bailey.”

“Good deal. Let’s go.”

“Morning. Lucy.”

“Hi, Boss. I see you have the little one in your arms.”

“Yup and she would like to play. I’ll set her down.”

“Hey, Lucy. Look at this toy. It is part plastic and pom-pom.”

“Hold on little one. I need to wake Bailey. She needs to get involved too.”

“Okay then. I’ll just stay here and have fun with this super toy all by myself.”

“It won’t be long. Be right back.”

“Okay, Lucy. I’m here to back you up.”

“Hey, Mom. Is it okay if we run with Twiggy?”

“You have to be careful. She is so small, and you are so big.”

“Hello, Bailey. Have you seen my toy?”

“Yes, It is right over there. I think right where you left it.”

“See the black end. That is where you grab it and run like crazy.”

“Yeah, that does look like fun. Let me go and have a conversation with Lucy.”

“Lucy. Have you played with that toy yet?

“No, not yet. What’s the problem?”

“I would have thought she would like a bone or a ball. Not some pom-pom.”

“You know Bailey. It takes all kinds. These youngsters have their own kind of fun. I know one thing though.”

“What is that?”

“You won’t catch me with that in my mouth running like an idiot across the room.”

“Gotta admit she’s cute though.”

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  1. She’s so tiny! Looks like she’s settling in, though. Put a huge smile on my face; great way to start the morning. Thanks, John.

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    1. Thank you, Staci. Smile on the face here by your comment. 😀

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  2. At least they’re not fighting over toys, not like some curmudgeonly dogs I could mention.

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    1. I’m sure his initials are Trevor. 😀

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      1. Alas, my friend, you know me too well. 🙂

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  3. Good to see generation gaps in other species. 😜

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    1. Ha ha ha. 😀

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  4. Run like crazyyyy – good advice! Cutieeeee ❤️❤️❤️

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    1. Thank you, Ray. 😀

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  5. I see Lucy and Bailey enjoy having Twiggy around. She is so tiny and cute!

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    1. Tiny and dynamic. Thank you, Michelle.

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  6. Okay, Twiggy is getting cuter each week! What an adorable little nugget!❤️

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    1. Thank you, Jill. She is that for sure.

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  7. Gwen Plano · ·

    Ahh, so sweet. Twiggy is precious and her sisters clearly are amused by her antics. What joy she brings. 🙂

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    1. So true. Thank you, Gwen. 😀

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  8. What a cute little puppy! That’s the sweetest thing ever, I’m sure she will be very happy there 😊

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    1. She has us all wrapped so I’m sure she’ll be happy. Thanks. 🙂

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  9. Ahhh the younger generation…always a challenge.

    Twiggy is so cute, John. I’m sure she has your attention, but I’m guessing Lucy and Baily are getting plenty of love.

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    1. They demand it. So yes. 😀

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  10. Sooooo sweet! Awesome way to start the day, John. Thanks so much for sharing. 🙂

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    1. Thank you for visiting, Natalie. 😀

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  11. Youngster indeed. And a tiny one at that. Looks like the girls are going out of their way to be careful with her. I’m sure there is an adjustment period. I do have to say Twiggy’s face is every bit as expressive as her older siblings.

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    1. Thanks, Jan. She does have some funny expressions for sure.

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  12. aaww Twiggy. My heart just bubbles – you are too cute!! Hogs and snout kisses. XOXO – Bacon

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    1. Thank you, bacon. I sorta look like you. 😀

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      1. aawww ❤ XOXO – Bacon

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    1. Thank you, Andrew.

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  13. Haha! Love how Lucy and Bailey are maintaining their persona while being kind to Twiggy. She’s a doll!

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    1. Thank you, Jennie.

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      1. You’re welcome, John.

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  14. Twiggy is like a cat with her pom-pom toy. You take such great photos, John. I love the one with her toys on the bed. A few them look bigger than she does. What a cutie! And Lucy and Bailey are always lovely ladies. I’m grinning ear to ear!

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    1. Thank you, Mae. The original toy was for Stella who hated it. Twiggy already burned through that one and this is the second. 😀

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      1. She was a cat in another life! 😀

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      2. I think she may have been.

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  15. Oh my … that pizza toy! Meanwhile, can’t help but laugh at pics of the three of them!

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    1. Pizza toy is a favorite. Thanks, Frank.

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  16. Dallas has an octopus similar to the one on Twiggy’s bed; he said he’d like to have a pizza slice, too, but make it the real thing, thank you very much! Twiggy is so precious … and I’m glad to see her settling in. Isn’t it great when they start showing some personality?!

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    1. She has a ton of it.

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  17. Your pictures fit the dialog perfectly. The boxers really look like they’re having a meeting on the mound to discuss their plans.

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    1. I thought the same thing. Thanks, Craig

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  18. My cat has a toy like that, but he’s chewed off off the black plastic stick. Maybe Twiggy was a cat in a previous life?

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    1. I think she might have been. Thanks, Teri.

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  19. Kids these days!

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    1. I know right?

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  20. “You must know we are never alone. The fourth wall is out there.”

    OMG!!! The best line EVAH!

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    1. Thanks, Greg.

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  21. Reblogged this on Jan Hawke INKorporated and commented:
    How to make photo blog serial about 2 lady boxer dogs having fun even more popular? Add a little French bulldog puppy into the mix! 😀
    More Thursday fun with Lucy, Bailey and new girl, Twiggy

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    1. Thank you, Jan.

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  22. Always love these little ‘romps’! But, please, remind Lucy NOT to ‘moon’ her loyal readers! (SEE frames eight and nine!) These are my favorite reads, John. I look forward to them… Thanks. Hugs all around! ♥♥♥

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    1. Lucy is a natural mooner.

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      1. She wins my first ‘National Mooner Award’! 🙂 ♥

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      2. And a thousand dollar check right?

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  23. D.L Finn, Author · ·

    Adorable and wise:) I was laughing out loud at the pom- pom comment. What great pictures. I loved seeing the girls interact

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    1. Lucy and Bailey obviously have an idea what a true toy should be.

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  24. As man…I was so stressed out at work that I missed my Twiggy fix at lunch time. But it’s a great way to finish off the day too!
    Is she going to have markings that show up more as she matures? It seems like her nose/ muzzle is darker…
    Loved visiting with you and the girls, John. Hugs

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    1. She is getting a dark strip down her back and ears. Yes the muzzle is changing. Thanks, Teagan. We will watch her grow and see. 😀

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      1. Fun. I didn’t realize Frenchies did that. More hugs.

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      2. I’m not sure either. Just looks like it.

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  25. Twiggy is the modern age Mickey Mantle. Surrounded by Hall of Famers . . ready and able to make her case for inclusion.

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    1. Love the analogy, Marc. So spot on.

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      1. Loved the pics!

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  26. Twiggy looks very sad that Lucy and Bailey don’t share her delight in the new toy. Could they be a little jealous of her, do you think?

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    1. The nice thing about youth is they don’t take the time to be sad. Lucy and Bailey are a little snobbish about the toys they choose. A cat toy is not something they would even consider. 😀 Thanks, Kim. Jealous? Oh Yeah.

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  27. I knew Twiggy was small, but these photos really show the difference in size between her and the other girls. I laughed at all the toys. Try as I might, I never could get Dixie Rose interested. Her favorite was tissue paper. I’d provide a few sheets, she’d tear it to shreds. Repeat, on a weekly basis.

    Willl Twiggy get big enough to be able to really romp with the other two?

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    1. She will not be that big but given the personality of the Boxers and Twiggy I think they will have a good time. Our beloved Silky Terrier was only eight pounds and bossed these two around right up to her last day. Thanks for your interest, Linda.

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  28. John Fioravanti · ·

    Reblogged this on Words To Captivate ~ by John Fioravanti and commented:
    John W. Howell has gifted us with another delightful interaction between his furry kids. Please enjoy.

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  29. omg Twiggy’s so cute with those big ears!!! Bailey and Lucy should fess up: if no one was looking, they would be running around like idiots with pom-poms in their mouths 😉

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    1. I’m sure they would. Thank you, Marie.

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  30. Omg she’s so darn cute! The urge to pick her up and hug is overwhelming 🙂 ❤

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    1. I have to do that several times a day. One cannot squeeze too tightly though.

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  31. Twiggy is soooooo cute!! It looks everyone is getting along fine.

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    1. They are. Thanks, Deborah.

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  32. I love these posts, John, and the introduction of Twiggy has made them even better.

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    1. Thank you, Robbie. 😀

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  33. So sweet… Hugs to all! ❤

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    1. Thanks, Bette.

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  34. So sweet.,..

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    1. 🙂 Thanks, Cheryl.

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