Carolyn Holm

Hey Mom,
What are you going to do next? I’m ready to help you!
Winston

Dear Winston,
Thank you, sweetie, but I’m good. I’m going to check my email and then have lunch. I think I can manage that.
Love, Carolyn

Hey Mom,
Can we fold some more laundry?
Winston

Dear Winston,
We’re done for now. You were definitely a presence for that. I think next time I’ll do the folding while you are in the other room napping.
Love, Carolyn

Hey Mom,
Let’s make the bed again!
Winston

Dear Winston,
You do enjoy that, don’t you! But you are such a nuisance. I have to wave one of your plastic strip toys and toss it off the bed to distract you. Thank god for the plastic strips.
Love, Carolyn

Hey Mom,
They are the Best. Toys. Ever.
Winston

Dear Winston,
Who would have thought that the strip torn off a plastic bag of dog treats could bring so much joy.
Love, Carolyn

Hey Mom,
Wait, are all these strips from dog treat bags? It’s not fair that Poppy is getting all the treats!!!!!!!!! 
Winston

Dear Winston,
Some are from dog treats, but the rest are from opening all sorts of packages. Cat treats, frozen potstickers, oatmeal, you name it. That’s why we have so many.
Love, Carolyn

Hey Mom, 
I have one in every room!!!!!!!!
Winston

Dear Winston,
You do. I’m grateful for that. I had to use one to distract you from helping me tie my shoes this morning.
Love, Carolyn

Hey Mom,
Plus I helped you get dressed!
Winston

Dear Winston,
Sweetie, my jeans are not a scratching post.
Love, Carolyn

Hey Mom,
I get carried away sometimes. I love being your assistant!!!!
Winston

Dear Winston,
I know you do. I’m counting on your help later when I vacuum the living room. 
Love, Carolyn

Hey Mom,
I think that’s when I’ll be taking a nap.
Winston

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