Clues
by carolynholm
Dear Poppy,
You were barking in your sleep again last night.
Love, Carolyn
Dear Alpha Mommy,
I barked in my sleep? Why don’t I know about this??????
XOXO Poppy
Dear Poppy,
Because you were asleep when you were doing it, doofus. But it’s not like a real bark. It’s more of a series of chirps.
Love, Carolyn
Dear Alpha Mommy,
Wait. You said again. Again? I did it again? What do you mean again?
XOXO Poppy
Dear Poppy,
You do it all the time. Pretty much every night. And your feet twitch. It’s adorable.
Love, Carolyn
Dear Alpha Mommy,
And you are watching me?
XOXO Poppy
Dear Poppy,
So is Mia.
Love, Carolyn
Dear Alpha Mommy,
That’s so embarrassing.
XOXO Poppy
Dear Poppy,
Don’t be embarrassed. It’s an important activity. Your brain and your body are processing the day you just finished and getting ready for the new day. Getting you all set for what’s ahead.
Love, Carolyn
Dear Alpha Mommy,
That’s all very fine, but I don’t know what’s ahead!
XOXO Poppy
Dear Poppy,
You do a pretty good job of figuring things out. Think about it. When you watch me get dressed, you read the clues to know what’s ahead.
Love, Carolyn
Dear Alpha Mommy,
I do?
XOXO Poppy
Dear Poppy,
Yes. For instance, let’s say I change into my baggy old jeans. You see “Baggy Old Jeans” and all at once you know – what?
Love, Carolyn
Dear Alpha Mommy,
Garden pants!!!!! That means we’re going into the garden!
XOXO Poppy
Dear Poppy,
Right! And “Nice Jeans with Sneakers”?
Love, Carolyn
Dear Alpha Mommy,
A walk!!!! We’re going for a walk!!!
XOXO Poppy
Dear Poppy,
Right again! And “Nice Pants with Pretty Flats”?
Love, Carolyn
Dear Alpha Mommy,
Oh dear, that means you’re going out without me.
XOXO Poppy
Dear Poppy,
You got it. And “Yoga Pants”?
Love, Carolyn
Dear Alpha Mommy,
You’re working at home and I can go take a nap in your office.
XOXO Poppy
Dear Poppy,
Right! See? You always know what’s ahead. Such a smart dog.
Love, Carolyn
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