Carolyn Holm

Mom,
Why am I being punished?
Poppy

Dear Poppy,
You are not being punished, sweetie. That’s just a fun costume. 
Love, Carolyn

Mom,
It’s not fun. Even Winston thinks it’s weird.
Poppy

Dear Poppy,
Lighten up, baby. It’s just for one evening. Halloween. I’ll give you lots of treats.
Love, Carolyn

Dear Mom,
Is that the night when kids come to the door and shout?
Poppy

Dear Poppy,
You make it sound ominous. They are being happy and boisterous, shouting “Trick or Treat!!!”
Love, Carolyn

Dear Mom,
And then you give them candy to make them go away.
Poppy

Dear Poppy,
Well, something like that. 
Love, Carolyn

Mom,
I don’t like Halloween.
Poppy

Dear Poppy,
I know. But you’ll be a huge hit when we answer the door and you greet the kids in your lobster costume. It will make up for the fact that you are barking at them.
Love, Carolyn

Dear Mom,
Why a lobster??????????
Poppy

Dear Poppy,
I found it at the Humane Society thrift shop. I couldn’t resist. It’s hilarious and it’s exactly your size.
Love, Carolyn

Mom,
It doesn’t feel right.
Poppy

Dear Poppy,
It fits perfectly. And it doesn’t cover your head. I know you really hate anything over your head. That rain coat I got for you was a complete waste of time and money. All you do when I put that on you is hang your head and refuse to move.
Love, Carolyn

Dear Mom,
It’s just for one night?
Poppy

Dear Poppy,
And maybe for a walk or two this week. Our neighborhood will love it. And like I said, there will be treats.
Love, Carolyn

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