“Okay, gang. Who’s going to pick up the toys?”
“Lucy. How about you?”
“To be honest, boss. I never played with them.”
“Twiggy? You have some work to do.”
“Aw, Dad. Why do I always have to do all the work?”
“Look at Lucy over there. She should have to do something.”
“I’m doing it, kiddo. I’m working hard at avoiding work.”
“Can you help me, please?”
“Okay, when you start moving, I’ll jump up and give you a hand.”
“Well, that’s no fair. How about if you move, and I’ll jump up and help?”
“Okay, Twiggy, we got everything picked up except this gingerbread person.”
“You are close, you get it.”
“Not how it works, Little one. It’s yours, you get it.”
“Sheesh. You are always pulling that logic quilt over my head.”
“All the toys picked up, Twiggy?”
“Yes. Lucy and I got them all.”
“Great, how about going outside?”
“I thought there would be a biscuit reward. Outside is very hot.”
“Okay, then. A biscuit it is.”
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I think the heat is taking its toll on the girls. A lot of lounging going on in the Howell household. Great shots, John!
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They definately are avoiding the heat, Jill. They go out for a few minutes. “Dog Days” is a good description for sure. Have a good one. š
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A wonderful collection of toys for the girls, John. Thank you for our Thursday joy. ā¤
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Thank you, Jane for letting me know you liked it. š
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If my record with dogs is anything to go by, the only way the dogs’ toy box stays tidy is when the dogs get too old to play with them.
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Ha ha ha. I get that too. I guess I will just have to appreciate the mess. Thanks, Keith.
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These two are too much! And that darn ālogic quiltā can be so pesky!š Talked to my mom yesterday and she said you all were really roasting, John. Stay safe and cool!
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“Roasting” is a good way to describe it, Lori. Thanks for the comment and visit. š
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Biscuit does sound better than the heat. Good to see theyāre helping wiry the chores.
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Thank you, Charles. Yes, a biscuit is a better choice. š
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They sound a lot like my kids. š
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I think they are like a lot of kids in spirit. Thanks, Mark. š
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Nicely played game of “Not I,” girls!
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Hahaha. Thanks, Liz
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Our lovely ladies show humans how to compromise, eh?!!
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Yup. A big lesson for those who throw tantrums when things don’t go their way. Any socialists listening? Thanks, GP.
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For some reason, I’m remembering the days when I was told to clean up my room, and everything went under the bed. That worked for a short while, until Mom finally lifted up the bedspread. You might look under those sofas.
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Good idea, Linda. We have found toys in unusual spots but never put two and two together. š
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The girls are so cute. It’s good to see that you’re a soft touch for a biscuit, John. Maddie up dumps her toy box, searching for something. We haven’t trained her to pick them up. I need to work on that.
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I think it is like trying to teach a pig to sing. All you end up with is a frustrated pig and teacher. Thanks, Dan.
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Impressive,dear John! I wish all of you to fight the heat. We are facing floods! Pelting rain are upon us. I hope Friday won’t get a sunstroke! š
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Rain would be so nice. Of course not a big amount, but when does that ever happen. If you want warm weather you get 39 degrees C. If you want a little rain you get a flood. Stay high and dry, Maria. š
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Dear John, so true! I send you some virtual humid fluids!May the rain be with you! š
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May the dry be with you. š
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!!!!! š š š Yes, Master YodaJohn! š
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Hahaha.
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You have a lovely home and two adorable tenants!
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I’m thinking you are referring to The Producer and Me as tenents cause these two act like they own the place. Thanks, Pamela. š
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What a great collection of toys those two have. Dot is too hot to play with her toys right now.
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Yes. Tell Dot to lay low. Thanks, Darlene. š
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Their toys seem to hold up pretty well. Theyāve had those fries for a while. My dogs have a toy box the humans call the garbage can after they play.
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These two are pretty kind to their toys. We don’t throw them away since they keep coming back to them even if they sit for months. Your two are built to disassemble. Thanks, Craig.
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The old pit bull used to destroy his immediately. Obsessed with removing the squeakers. He’d play happily with the rags for months after that, so we’d let him.
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Twiggy used to go after squeekers but gave up. Her favorite toys have hang up loops. She pulls on them doe hours.
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These kids sure know how to avoid the dreaded “clean up your mess.” A cute expression and sweet cuddle…yep, just what any mom or pop would like. Great photos and dialogue, John. ā„
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Thank you, Gwen. Stay cool. š
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If it was that hot here, I’d also take the biscuit. Stay inside with the A/C.
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I think they made an excellent choice. Thanks, Teri.
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Lucy does pull the logic quilt over Twiggy’s head. Age and wisdom. Kudos to Twiggy for getting Lucy to help. The biscuit instead of the heat – good choice!
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Thank you, Jennie. We have to watch these “short snout ” types in the heat. š
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Youāre welcome, John. š Yes, only short trips outside.
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I’m guessing those are Twiggy’s toys. I think they decided to work fast so they could get the biscuit. I totally agree about the cool choice. It’s the one I’d make. š — Suzanne
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Yes indeed they are Twiggys. Lucy will play with them if Twiggy is engaged. Cool is the best. Thanks, Suzanne.
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I love their toy collection and how it continues to grow. After all that cleanup work they did, a biscuit reward sounds perfect. That Twiggy is a smart negotiator. š
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Thanks Mae
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Always a delight!
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Thanks, Billy Ray.
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The heat really is hard on animals, isn’t it? On our cats, too.
Have a great day,
Pit
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It is hard. Thanks, Pit. You too.
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That darn logic quilt! Cute pics:)
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Thanks, Denise.
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Aw, brings back some fond memories, John. In fact, I’ve still got some of Dallas’s toys gathered into one place — just don’t have the heart to part with them yet.
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You should keep them, Debbie. ā¤ļø
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Typical siblings! “Logic quilt” – good one, John.
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Thank you, Jo. Sorry for the delay but I found this in spam
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I’m sure the girls are as good at cleaning up as my boys are…
And stay inside where it is cool! My goodness, we don’t need you overdone!
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Hahaha. Thaks, Dale.
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Smart kids — biscuits over outside any day! LOL. Hugs on the wing!
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Hugs, Teagan
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Working hard at avoiding work, buahahaha! I know a few peeps who fit that description.
Twiggy is really learning the ropes, Boss.
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Thanks, Marc. She is for sure.
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Happy Almost Friday, Boss
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Thank you. And to you, Mark.
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Thank you Sheriff
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Tell me PLEASE how you taught them to pick up the toys!!! The moggies leave theirs all over the house and never, ever pick one up and return it to the toy basket! Great job, Lucy & Twiggy!
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It’s easy. You point to the toy. They look at you and the toy. Then you demonstrate how to pick it up. Repeat with each toy.
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OHO!!! I know that method … they have you conned, my friend! š¤£
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What??? Can it be true? š
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Dogs, kids… they all do chores the same way. Hope you gave the girls treats for their hard work. š
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Yes, the poor dears did get a treat for the heavy lifting. Thanks, Staci. š
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Love the photos and dialogue, John, and I’m glad there was a biscuit at the end. š
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There always is a biscuit no matter the outcome. š. Thanks, Lauren.
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Well done, John. If I pay your fare, will you come over here please and train my boys. You are welcome to train my husband too [grin!]
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We have to wait for the pandemic to subside but would be happy to do so. Does that include room and board? š
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Of course, John.
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Does that include baked goods?
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Haha, of course, John. Everyone who visits me becomes a designated baked goods guinea pig.
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Haha – I’ve heard that same reasoning going on in my household! Your experience/observation shows, John š (and nice work, Twiggy and Lucy!)
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š. Thanks, Barbara.
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Such hard work! And, yes, a biscuit is a much better alternative to going outside right now. š
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Thank you, Jan. Biscut first
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