Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Lucy on the Couch

~ John W. Howell

“You two going to go outside?”

“Gee, mom, that cold front brought some cooler temps.”

“What do you think, Lucy. Should we go out?”

“You kidding, Little One? The wind is blowing, and it’s cozy in here.”

“I just thought we could run around and stay warm.”

“Seems to me we can lay here and stay warm as well.”

“I suppose we could grab a toy and play keep away.”

“Or pretend that the toys have all taken the day off.”

“Heaven help me. So you are saying you want to lay on the couch.”

“I must say, Little One, you have become a mind reader.”

“A mind reader? I don’t think so. I just want to play.”

“I have an idea. We can play silent and deep.”

“You two still here? Time to go outside.”

“Lucy wants to play silent and deep, whatever that is.

“Stay silent and sleep deep.”

“Alright, up and out, you two.”

“Hey, Lucy. That silent and deep thing got us tossed out. Is that a squirrel over there?”

“I underestimated mom’s desire for us to play outside. That’s no squirrel. It’s a robin. They are making their migration to the north.”

“See, it is good to be outside.”

“I suppose. A nap would have been nice too. Let’s play tag. I’ll be it.”

 

100 thoughts on “Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Lucy on the Couch”

  3. Silent and Deep is a game I’d like to play. I love Lucy’s parting shot. (She’ll be it.) Twiggy never gets it. Love those girls. Give them ear scratches from me.

    Thanks for the smiles, John.

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    1. Yes mom lays down the law. Lucy is doing well. She has a great appetite and rests well. She is losing weight but that is part of the disease. She needs to be lifted to couch and bed but otherwise gets around well. Thanks for asking, GP.

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  12. This conversation reminds me of the conversations my children used to have. “Let’s pretend we are neighbors who never speak to each other.” Your girls are such good companions and it is such fun to follow their adventures. I hope the weather has warmed up some.

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  13. If this is current weather, it must be that the front they’re predicting for us in a few hours already has made it through Austin. We’re still at 70F with no wind. I believe I might get myself outdoors, and then follow the girls’ lead for some inside games. That first photo’s a classic — and I’m glad to see your comment to GP that Lucy’s doing well, all things considered.

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  20. Oh, Twiggy’s countenance! It is impressive, dear John. Their soft stories made me remember a joke I have heard recently:
    – What is your favourite soft toy? – My sofa. 😂😂😂
    Sofa vs outside – a cruel reality of our comfort living!
    Thank you, dear John! 🍤🍤🍤🍻

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  22. I always love the exchanges between these two. And I can’t help thinking Lucy makes some great points: it’s hard going outside when it’s cold. Still, Twiggy’s point makes sense, too — exercise and fresh air are most healthy. I’m glad they can compromise!

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  27. Aw, just when they were getting comfortable, or Lucy was! Sorry that squirrel turned out to be a robin, but as usual Lucy is a font of information. I hope they got some good play in – maybe a puma stopped by?

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  29. favorite line…“Or pretend that the toys have all taken the day off.” Made me think of, was it an egg that they play with?

    I don’t blame Twiggy for wanting to stay on the couch, and just love Lucy’s alertness, just in case a new development takes place. I guess she was getting cabin, or in her case, couch fever.

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  38. Hello my little beauties!
    Today is a holiday up here. Is President’sDay a holiday where you are?
    Anyway, tell dad I started to turtle read his new book.
    Although today is a good day for a walk, so I guess I’ll read more later.
    Pets and hugs!
    🐂🐢🐂📖🐂🐢🐂📖

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