Athletics
by carolynholm
Mommy,
I have no idea what to do with this thing.
XOXOXO
Poppy
Dear Poppy,
It’s a toy, sweetie!
Love, Carolyn
Mommy,
It looks like a weapon. I’m really not a weapon kind of dog.
XOXOXO
Poppy
Dear Poppy,
It’s not a weapon, honey. It’s a tug-toy. You bite one end and pull and I pull on the other end. Let’s try it.
Love, Carolyn
Mommy,
That sounds violent.
XOXOXO
Poppy
Dear Poppy,
Just give it a try! Dogs love these things!
Love, Carolyn
Dear Poppy,
Well that didn’t go well.
Love, Carolyn
Mommy,
That thing bonked me on the head. Are you sure it’s a toy?
XOXOXO
Poppy
Dear Poppy,
Well normally dogs know what to do with it. You’re supposed to hang on.
Love, Carolyn
Mommy,
I’m not sure that’s something I’m cut out for.
XOXOXO
Poppy
Dear Poppy,
I could try throwing it and you bring it back.
Love, Carolyn
Mommy,
Do what? Bring it back?
XOXOXO
Poppy
Dear Poppy,
Yes bring it back! Or not. Maybe we should just give this toy to a more athletic dog.
Love, Carolyn
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