“So Twiggy. What do you have there?”
“A new toy.”
“Geez. I wonder where mine is?”
“You can play with mine.”
“I don’t know. It doesn’t look big enough for two.”
“No, it’s not. But we can take turns.”
“Yeah, I think that would work.”
“Its name is Starfish. It has a squeaker too.”
“Okay, now it’s your turn.”
“You sure?”
“Sure, I’m sure. You go ahead. Take it for a ride.”
“You know this is my nap time.”
“Yeah, I didn’t pay attention to the time.”
” How about you play with it for a while? I’ll call you.”
Okay then, Lucy. You have a nice nap, and I’ll go play.”
“Uh-huh. Good deal. Snozzzzzzz.”
🎶”Twinkle, twinkle little star. How I wonder what you are.”🎶
🎶”Laying in the sea so low. Watching the tides come and go.”🎶
🎶”I think you would rather be. With your pals in the deep blue sea.”🎶
“Twiggy?”
“Yes, Lucy.”
“I would leave the singing to Taylor Swift.”
“Hedgehog likes it.”
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LOL! So cute, John. Poor Lucy, now I want to send her a new toy. Happy Thursday! I’m soooo ready for the weekend.
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Love the singing. Though I’m with Lucy on nap time.
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Ah, ha, ha. That’s really cute, John. I didn’t know before now that Twiggy was a singer. 😀 — Suzanne
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Yes. One of her may talents. She only does it when she is alone though.
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I guess it is not only the human little ones that have s much more energy thus the adults.
Loved this John. Smiling so hard.
Have a good one.
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Thank you, Drew. Good to smile for sure
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Darling photo story, John, and the hedgehog ending was perfect! 🙂
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Thank you, Gwen. That was a last-minute addition. 😁
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Cute dialog, John. BTW, is it my imagination or has Twiggy put on a few pounds?
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No, she has been the same weight for about three months. 20 pounds. Maybe it is her new coat coming in for winter. (BTW I didn’t let her see this comment. She is a teen you know. 😁)
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Thanks for keeping it quiet!!
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Hahahaha
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What a performance, dear John! How curious! I thought about Twiggy & stars some time ago. And here she is! I hope that Starfish is happy too. By the way…this new friend of her is it He or She?
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The starfish is a she. You can tell by the eyes. Thanks, Maria. 😀
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Wonderful! I’d name her Fie-Fie (from Funnie) 🙂 So, there are three pretty girls in your house, dear John. What costumes are they preparing for the Halloween doggy party?
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We try to hide on Halloween. Twiggy gets way too upset at the door chime and people.
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What a smart dog she is! And you too, of course! May this Halloween be less irritating for all of you. 🙂
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Thank you Maria.
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🙂
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Those two are always a pleasure to watch!
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Thanks, Pamela.
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Twiggy is so darn cute, John. I love the way dogs get when they have a new toy. It was good of her to share. What’s the over/under on the squeaker’s life expectancy? We have some that last years and some that don’t it through the first day.
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Lately, the squeakers have been pretty substantial. Usually, one tooth ends them in a day but they have been lasting quite a long time. Thanks, Dan.
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How adorable, Mr. John!
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Thank you, John.
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Haha! Your dogs are very companionable!
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They are for sure. Thaks, Barbara.
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I always love when they get a new toy. They have quite the collection.
So adorable. And even hedgehog is a cutie!
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Hedgehog is one of my favorites. They have a lot of toys for sure. Thanks, Mae.
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I’d say the new toy is a hit.
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She loves it. Thanks, Teri.
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Twiggy saying, “Hedgehog likes it” and singing away was great. 😄
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Thanks, Linda. 😁
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Aw, John — I’m smiling and smiling more. This is so charming. Hugs on the wing.
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Thank you, Teagan 😊
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The Rules of Toys: (1) More are good; (2) New is better; (3) More and new is best, even though the old favorites still rock!
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Excellent rules, Linda. True too.
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So cute, and that last line is hilarious. Frankie will abandon her toy if Otto gets a replacement for one of his. He gets a new ball, and she refuses to play with her perfectly good one until she gets a new one too.
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We see some of that in Twiggy. Lucy couldn’t care lless but if she gets something new, Twiggy is all over it.
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It’s always fun to get a new toy! It’s apparent that Lucy is more interested in naps than toys. 🙂
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Yes she is at that age. Thanks, Jan
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Great story – again! 🙂
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Thank you, Pit.
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These two are too adorable. If I lived near by, I’d buy another Starfish toy. Although I’m not so sure Lucy is that interested, particularly after hearing Twiggy sing.
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She is not, Pamela. She just pretends to want one. We actually bought one for her and she has no interest.
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Dogs that sing? It’s a two-fer. Loved this, John. Thanks for the Thursday smile.
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Thank you, Staci.
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Bless! 😀
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Thank you, Kevin
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That poor Starfish…
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She loves it. (the starfish I mean)
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Cuties! And very thoughtful!
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Thank you, Luanne.
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Such cuties and so nice they share.
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Thank you Michelle.
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These are the best! Twiggy’s face under the “You know it’s my naptime” is a killer!
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I know right?
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It’s like a “Do you believe her? Here I am offering my Starfish and she wants to nap?”
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Hahaha. I had the same thought
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You did capture her at the right moment!
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I took about ten of that scene and picked that one shot. I was going to have her say “Of all the ginmills in this world she had to walk into mine.” I thought the reference might have gotten lost. 😁
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That would have been perfect! The ones who don’t get it, well, they could just look it up 😉
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Thanks, Dale.
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I love it! Ha, ha. Twiggy’s got a great talent there, John. I think it’s time for her close up. 😉 xo
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Hahaha. Let me screen test that first. Thanks, Vashti.
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Love it reminds me of my two dogs
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😊
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Thank you for the link, Staci
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Loved this, John, especially Twiggy singing. ❤
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Thank you, Jane. She actually does sing at times. 😀
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I’ve been eagerly awaiting another Twiggy and Lucy installment!! The singing bit at the end is priceless. Well, hedgehog liked it . . .
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Thank you, Liz. 😊
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🙂
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John, you have forgotten the first rule of parenthood, never buy a toy that makes a noise unless it is for someone else’s kid.
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Hahaha. You are so right. I forgot. Thanks for the reminder, Robbie.
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Thank you, Traci
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You’re welcome, John!
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Aww… BFFs for sure. Sing away, Twiggy.
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Thank you, Jennie.
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You’re welcome, John.
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ah, best time. My Daisy only want “new kind of” foods…to try 🙂 no more 😂😂
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They all want new foods I think. 😂
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Mmm, Daisy eat more now 😂😂
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😊
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