Thursday – A Little Personal – Lucy and Twiggy’s Christmas Wish

“Hey, Twiggy. Why so, glum? It’s Christmas Eve.”

“I’m still worried about biting that light on the tree.”

“Why worry? Mom took care of you. She has made it impossible for you to reach the tree.”

“That’s true. Do you think Santa will know? About the bulb, I mean.”

“So even if he does know. You have been good for the rest of the year. Why are you sulking?”

“Before the fence went up, I bit another bulb.”

“Oh, come on. It’s the same offense with two counts. No one cares.”

“You really think so?

“Yes, I do. You need to forget it already.”

“Hey, you two. It’s time for the photo to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas.”

“Do we have to be by the tree with the gate?”

“No. You can come over here.”

“We wish you all a very merry Christmas.”

“Lucy, the gate is showing”

“Just smile, and no one will notice.”

“I can feel it.”

“Shush.”

79 comments

  1. Dina's avatar

    Lucy and Twiggy, you are irresistible! 🥰🥰
    Happy Holidays to you and yours
    with
    Best wishes for a healthy New Year!
    The Fab Four of Cley 🤶🏻🧚🏻‍♀️🎄🧚🏻‍♀️🎅🏻

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thak you, Dina. Happy Holidays to you and the other Fab Three. 🎄

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  2. patriciaruthsusan's avatar

    Ah, ha, ha. Twiggy just couldn’t resist, could she? My daughter was the same when she was a toddler. My mother used to say that just meant a little one was smart if they were curious. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2021, John. 😀 — Suzanne

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Suzanne. Merry Christmas and Happy New year to you. 🎄

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  3. Liz Gauffreau's avatar

    Thank you for the Christmas wishes, Lucy and Twiggy! Merry Christmas to you, too. (I didn’t even notice the gate.)

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Of course you didn’t. Twiggy has become obsessed. 🎄

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      1. Liz Gauffreau's avatar

        😀 I have to give her credit for having a conscience!

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        1. John W. Howell's avatar

          There you go. First time I thought of that.

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  4. Writer Lori's avatar

    Twiggy succumbed to the lure of the lights after all, eh? At least she didn’t unwrap presents like my neighbor’s dog, but the fence employed is the same. 😂 Honestly, the girls are adorable, John. Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas!🎄🎁

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Lori. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours. 😁🎄

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  5. Frank @ Beach Walk Reflections's avatar

    A bulb biter? Twiggy? I can’t believe such an innocent face would deserve a fence. Merry Christmas to you and your entire family. Stay safe.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Frank. Merry Christmas to you and yours as well. 🎄

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  6. Joan Hall's avatar

    Merry Christmas, Lucy and Twiggy. And to you as well, John!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Joan. Merry Christmas to you and yours. 🎄

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  7. Gwen M. Plano's avatar
    Gwen M. Plano · ·

    Last-minute regrets, ’tis the season for sure! May you and yours have a wonderfully joy-full and blessed Christmas. And thank you for the reading delight throughout this past year. 💗

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      How weet, Gwen. All the blessings of Christmas and a very Happy New Year is my wish to you and your lovely family. 🎄🥂

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  8. quiall's avatar

    Merry Christmas to you all!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Pam. And Merry Christmas to you. 🎄

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, GP. 🎄

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  9. Jill Weatherholt's avatar

    Merry Christmas to my favorite dogs on WordPress! Don’t worry Twiggy, I had a chat with Santa. You’re good. Relax and enjoy the holidays! xo

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Miss Jill. Lucy and I appreciate you. Merry Christmas to you. 🎄

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  10. Sorryless's avatar

    I know who’s going to crack under interrogation.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Hahahaha. That is for sure. Thanks, Marc. Great comment. 🎄

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  11. Annette Rochelle Aben's avatar

    Bow wowie Christmas you two wild and crazy kids! And Merry Christmas to your two-leggeds

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Annette. Merry Christmas to you and a wish for a healthy Happy New Year. 🎄🥂

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  12. Darlene's avatar

    Merry Christmas Lucy and Twiggy!! (and to your human parents as well.) xo

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Miss Darlene. Merry Christmas to Dot and you. Happy New Year as well. 🎄

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  13. noelleg44's avatar

    Those two, always making me smile. I chuckled when I saw the gate around the tree. One year we had to put ours inside our son’s playpen, to keep him away from it! Same principle!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Yes the same principal. Twiggy gave us a pass last year.

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  14. John Hric's avatar

    If I had known the kraken was such a bad influence I would not have released it. Merry Christmas John to you and yours.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, John. The same to you.

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  15. Charles Yallowitz's avatar

    Poor Twiggy. Though I’m sure dogs get a lot of leeway.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Yes they do. Thanks, Charles.

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  16. Dan Antion's avatar

    Lucy makes a good public defender. Merry Christmas to you all, John – The Producer, Lucy and Twiggy.

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  17. Dale's avatar

    Oh man… you have me giggling big time. I love your commentary. As long as Twiggy didn’t hurt herself.
    A wonderful Christmas photo!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      No she just popped two bulbs and that was it. The lenses are plastic. But it was enough to have the dreaded Gate go up.

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      1. Dale's avatar

        Thank goodness for that… and yeah. the gate just doesn’t add to the decor… 😉

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  18. coldhandboyack's avatar

    Merry Christmas, John. I’m sure Santa will forgive a lightbulb or two.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Craig. Merry Christmas to you.

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  19. Author Jan Sikes's avatar

    Lucy is such a good big sister. And, I’m quite sure Santa will forgive Twiggy’s transgressions. 🙂 Merry Christmas, John!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Jan. Merry Christmas

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  20. Fictionophile's avatar

    Merry Christmas to you and yours John from Nova Scotia, Canada 🎄☃️🥂

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Lynne. Merry Christmas to you, eh. 🎄

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  21. shoreacres's avatar

    A bulb-biter, huh? Well, as long as you don’t follow in their paw prints, all will be good. Santa’s a tolerant sort, and the girls have nothing to worry about. Best of the season to you and yours, John — this has turned into one of the best Christmases I’ve had in years, for a variety of very odd reasons. I hope the same for you!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, I’m glad you have had a good Christmas, Linda. All the best for the New Year.

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  22. Soooz's avatar

    I wish you and yours a joyous, peaceful, and safe Holiday Season, John. The fence around the tree brought back a happy memory of all the fur babies that have gifted our lives with their unconditional love over the years. It’s already 4.00 a.m Christmas morning here in OZ. I’m guessing my 8year-old grandson will be awake very soon. More happy memory’s on the horizon.🙏

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Soooz. Merry Christmas to you and yours.

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  23. The Coastal Crone's avatar

    Aww…Merry Christmas, Lucy and Twiggy! (John & Producer too!) Santa will never know – biting a bulb by mistake could happen to anyone. Great photo – who cares if part of that gate is showing!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Miss Jo. Merry Christmas to you. 😁

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  24. kethuprofumo's avatar

    Merry Christmas, dear Lucy, Twiggy, deer, Mr. Eeal, Mrs. Flamingo & the company! May Santa Friday give you most incredible gifts these year! (Splendid photo session on the Christmas Eve, dear John). 🙂 🙂 :-)🎄

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Maria. A very Marry Christmas to you. 🤗

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  25. Website: http://brchitwood.com - B R Chitwood - My Mission: Writing to Discover Me's avatar

    MERRY CHRSTMAS1

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Billy Ray. All the best to you

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  26. Pit's avatar

    A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all of you,
    Pit

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Pit. I’ll send you one more good wish. 🎄

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  27. Becky Ross Michael's avatar

    The gate is a great idea:)

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Becky. 😊 Sure beats yelling, “Get away from that tree.” Or worse Twiggy swallowing a piece of bulb.

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      1. Becky Ross Michael's avatar

        That’s for sure!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      She is. She is the stable one.

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  28. TanGental's avatar

    Merry wags and smiles!!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      And to you. 😁🎄

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Barbara.

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  29. markbierman's avatar

    I hope you and yours had a Merry Christmas, John. I wish you all the best in 2021!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Mark. I wish the same to you. 😁

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  30. Jennie's avatar

    I just love these two. Good thing Twiggy has Lucy around. Super photo!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      She is lucky to have Lucy for sure.

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  31. rosidabegum's avatar

    Adorable…Lucy and Twiggy🥰
    Wish you all a Happy New Year.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you for the lovely comment and the New Year’s wish, Rosida. Happy New Year to you as well. 😊

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      1. rosidabegum's avatar

        Thanks a lot😊

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