“She’s really gone?”
“Well, for a while, Tempeste.”
“Where’d she go?”
“Daughter is fostering a dog and had to go on a trip, so Mom is babysitting.”
“How long is she going to be gone?”
“Till Sunday.”
“Till Sunday? You know how long that is?”
“Yeah, it’s four days.”
“We could die by then.”
“Oh, please. Dad’s here to take care of us.”
“I hate to say anything, but Dad is no Mom.”
“Sush, he’ll hear you. Besides, he takes good care of us.”
“He does know how to open doors for sure.”
“He feeds us and gets us to exercise.”
“Yeah, that exercise part. Mom gives us long walks, and sometimes in the park.”
“Dad is a little older, so his range is not as large as it was.”
“Older is a very kind way to put it.”
“Well, he is our Dad.”
“I guess I should be more patient.”
“And when Mom comes back, you will appreciate her more.”
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Love these girls and I’m sure they love their dad.
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Yeah, but not like they love their Mom.
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Dot and Lia know what you two mean. Their mom is going away for three weeks!! They may have to remind Dad to give them snacks and walks. Lia is on it. She’s good at reminding (if you call jumping up and down and barking reminding!) 🐶🐶
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Ha ha ha. I’ll bet she dos a good job. Thanks, Darlene.
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There’s no replacing mom, but there’s nothing to compare with cuddling next to dad on the couch. Cute story, John. 😊
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They do cuddles well. Thank you, Gwen. 😊
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Good luck meeting their expectations.
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Ha ha ha. Never happen. Thanks, Charles. 😀
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Mine was totally distraught when mom went back to help our daughter for two weeks.
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That sounds familiar. Thanks, Craig. 😊
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Ah young ladies… you will have everything you need and all the while, having some dad bonding time. win/win
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Thank you, Miss Annette. 😀
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Ohhh, poor Tempeste. There is no replacement for Mom.
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That is for sure. 😀
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It’s great to see the girls, John, and nice to see that they think so highly of Mom and acknowledge your goodness.
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Well, they do love Mom best. Thanks, Tim.
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Their subtlety is hilarious. Good luck, Dad. You know Mom will hear all about it when she gets back home.
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Yes, she will. She will get all the Dad this and that stories. Thanks, Lois. 😀
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But Dad is no Mom!
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So true. Thanks, Joy.
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Dear John, no pressure on you then? Sending you all much love from us both and smooth travels and dog sitting for Mrs H. Xxx ♥️
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Thank you, Jane. Love back to you and Tim. ❤️
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Love the girls, and dogs do miss their owners. I hope Mrs. H comes back safe and sound, and in the meantime, you’ll have to give Twiggy and Tempeste some extra loving and maybe extra treats. And walks!
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Yes, the walks are definitely in the cards. Treats? Not so much. Thanks, Noelle.
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Dear Twiggy and Tempeste,
It’s nice to miss someone. It’s true. You’ll appreciate her more when she comes back. As far as your dad goes, he’s the coolest of dads. Maybe if you’re really good girls, he’ll read one of his books to you. Ask him. 🙂
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Thank you for the advice, Miss Susannah. Dad does read us stories, but sometimes they go over our heads. We don’t tell hm though. 😀
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I’m sure they will enjoy their special Dad time 🙂
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Yes. I have always operated in a fairly easy-going way. Mom’s a little tougher.
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Awwww, missing Mom for sure. Dad does his best, but he’s not Mom. Love this, John.
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So true, Jan. They do love their Mom.
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These sweeties are living the life. That set of stairs so they can watch out the window? Fantastic. I’m sure dad will take good care of them — I’m also sure they’ll greet mom like they’ve been starving for days. There’s just something about moms… 🙂
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There is. I can see it now. “Hasn’t Papa paid any attention to you poor things?” 😀
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Aw, cheer up, girls — y’all have it good! I Monkey stick so close to Mama that she could never get away from me. And I’m fascinated by those stair-things that make it easy for you to watch the world outdoors — I need to get some of those so I can bark the neighbor cats away!
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They are real useful for the barking, Monkey. You should get a set. 😀 Your Mama can keep telling you to stop barking. (They love that)
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Such sad faces. I am sure Dad misses her too but she is doing something good for the daughter that is doing good by fostering.
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Yes, they both are doing a good thing. Thanks, Jo.
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Those two have frank conversations when they think they are alone. Poor John.
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Ha ha ha. It’s true. Thanks, Pat.
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Awww, kids…we know you love your Mum. Be grateful she has such a heart of gold and appreciate it more when she comes home. In the meantime, enjoy Dad. He’s a good soul, too.
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Yes, we know, Miss Monika. It’s just that it is hard to top Mom. 😊
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Wilson feels the same way but I’m sure your Dad does a bang up job taking care of the two of you.
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Enjoy the extra love, John. You have all the attention for a few days.
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I do. Right now, I have one on either side of me taking a pre-dinner snooze.
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“Dad is no Mom.” Love it! Many animals and children would probably say or at least think this:)
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