Carolyn Holm

Dear Alpha Mommy,

This is my suitcase!

XOXO Poppy

 

Dear Poppy,

It is indeed.

Love, Carolyn

 

Dear Alpha Mommy,

We brought it when we went to Los Angeles! But you never told me what was in it.

XOXO Poppy

 

Dear Poppy,

It carried your meds, an extra leash, your comb, your toothbrush, and your treats. All the important things!

Love, Carolyn

 

Dear Alpha Mommy,

My meds?

XOXO Poppy

 

Dear Poppy,

The pill you get every afternoon. Your Prozac. To help you feel less anxious. And there was also Dramamine for the drive. Because you get carsick.

Love, Carolyn

 

Dear Alpha Mommy,

It was a very long drive. The longest drive EVER.

XOXO Poppy

 

Dear Poppy,

It was indeed, and you did so well! When you first came to me you barfed every time you were in the car. Then you got better, but you still had a hard time when we took any drive that was longer than just around town.

Love, Carolyn

 

Dear Alpha Mommy,

Like when we drove up to the mountains!  I urped in the car. And drooled all over myself. It was all very unpleasant.

XOXO Poppy

 

Dear Poppy,

No kidding. You were soaking wet by the time we got to the cabin. But you’ve come a long way since then. This was a long drive and you were fine! No urping! No drooling! You seemed very relaxed!

Love, Carolyn

 

Dear Alpha Mommy,

I liked our walks in the Rest Areas.

XOXO Poppy

 

Dear Poppy,

It felt good to stretch our legs. Six hours is a long time to drive.

Love, Carolyn

 

Dear Alpha Mommy,

And I liked meeting the hot German Shepherd. But I didn’t care much for the two rude Chihuahuas.

XOXO Poppy

 

Dear Poppy,

No, I didn’t either. That was an unfortunate incident.

Love, Carolyn

 

Dear Alpha Mommy,

And I love Los Angeles! I was so surprised to end up at your daughter’s house. My pal Mika is there! And I love to snuggle with your daughter. Mika and I woke her up in the morning with kisses. And we all went on lovely walks. And Mika and I guarded the house when you two went out. It was so exciting when the skunks toddled by!

XOXO Poppy

 

Dear Poppy,

We dodged a bullet that time. But all in all it was a nice trip.

Love, Carolyn

 

Dear Alpha Mommy,

But just one thing. Mia says you got me stoned for the drive. What is this Dramamine?

XOXO Poppy

 

Dear Poppy,

Don’t pay any attention to Mia. The Dramamine is a wonder drug.

Love, Carolyn

 

 

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