Mom has been workin’ at her writing class every day, except on the weekends. So far she is keeping up and doing fine. She is writing a story she likes and talking about it with people she likes and learning things she never thought she would like.
One thing she is learning about is called plannin’. Mom never did plannin’ before. Usually she gets an idea, thinks about it in her head, and then starts writing a story. When she gets to the end, she fixes it up and shows it to her writing group named DavidLaurieandOtherDavid.
I’ve been plannin’, too. Last week, I got my nails cut….
and got a new jacket.
On Saturday, Mom picked out a dress for me and brought me to see my friends at the Veteran’s Home.
I sat on laps, gave kisses, ate treats, danced, and got lots of hugs and cuddles. Whew. That is what I call workin’.
When Mom finishes workin’ she isn’t tired at all. She puts her coffee cup in the sink and then goes shopping and out to lunch and does other fun things.
When I finish workin’ …. Well, see for yourself…..
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Comments on: "Workin’" (52)
Precious.
Thanks, Alesia! xoxo
Love and licks,
C
My plannin’ all happens on the throne of all decisions. I look down and notice my toenails are getting long again. It’s amazing how fast those little buggers grow. I have to plan a month in advance to set aside money for what I call a “footsie”. As a diabetic it’s important to take care of my feet. I had them examined recently by my doctor’s new head nurse and was given a resounding “Atta Boy” for how well they look. Big trouble starts at your feet, swelling from water retention, poor circulation and finally they turn purple & fall off. I’m planning a pedicure in March. Can’t have those feet falling off as I might just need them. 🙂
Hang onto those feet, Bob!! You are smart to take good care of them so they don’t fall off! Mom takes me to get my nails cut every single month. She doesn’t want me to scratch anybody when I do my therapy work. And I guess she doesn’t want them to turn purple and fall off…..
Love and licks,
C
Wow, Cupcake, you’re mom has a lot of energy, but I think after all that work, you given her the only right example 🙂
Thanks, AW. Getting hugs and cuddles can be exhausting.
Love and licks,
C
Planning is impawtant Cupcake, I have to go and get my nails cut 😦 Love your new coat . Have a wonderful day xx00xx
Mollie and Alfie
Ya can’t argue with the groomer, M. It’s best to just be brave and get the nails cut. After that come treats and a new toy!
Love and licks,
C
What wonderful work you are doing Cupcake. Nothing better than helping to put smiles on people’s faces. You are awesome. I’m with you, though, after work, hide the head under pillow and get some good old beauty sleep. Love the new coat – looking smart for all that hard work you doing.
Thanks, LongLife! I like bringing smiles to people, because they also bring smiles to ME!
Love and licks,
C
Rest up cuppycake looks like you’ve been working up a storm! Love the new coat:-)
Thanks, M. I think the new coat makes me look thin and sleek. I hope it tricks Mom into giving me more treats.
Love and licks,
C
Looking good Cupcake!
Thanks, John! Looking good is my favorite hobby!
Love and licks,
C
I like your new coat, it’s such a pretty colour. I think you deserve a nice nap after working!
Thanks, Clowie. Sometimes I get a headstart and start napping in the car, on the way home.
Love and licks,
C
You are such a hard worker, Cupcake! I bet your friends at the Veterans home look forward to your visits so much! I’m glad your mom’s work is going well. And I LOVE your new jacket – so springy in that lovely orchid purple! 🙂
Thanks, Susanna. My friends at the VA always say, “Here’s Cupcake!” They are as happy to see me as I am to see them!
Love and licks,
C
Well said Cupcake! 😀
Thanks, Erik! xoxo
Love and licks,
C
That’s great about the plannin’ 🙂 You look very pretty!
Oink oink,
Katie and Coccolino the mini pig
Thanks K and C! Plannin’ is not as scary as Mom thought it would be.
Love and licks,
C
I’m with you, kid! Mom’s always been ambitious and driven. Me, not so much so. I’m definitely with you! 😆
Thanks, G. Let’s face it, there’s no sleep as good as nap sleep! That’s why I nap 50 times a day!
Love and licks,
C
Your coat looks great… and I’m so proud about your fabulous work at the Veteran’s home – you are such a good girl ;o)
Thanks, E. I always try to be extra good at the VA, so I don’t hurt anybody. Some of those friends are kind of soft and weak.
Love and licks,
C
That is a nice thing you did Cupcake and I bet the folks at the Veteran’s Home really appreciated it. You deserve a rest after that. 🙂
Thanks, Jodi. I always need a nap after workin’. So many people putting the loves on me makes me tired.
Love and licks,
C
Lotsa hard work Cupcake but I know everybody loved seeing you at the Veterans Home…..and your new jacket is wonderful! I think instead of “Pretty In Pink” we can say “Pretty In Purple Too!”………that last photo of your bum is – well – totally adorable if you don’t mind my sayin’ ! 😉
Kitty Hugs, Sammy
Thanks for noticing, Sammy. I didn’t think that last picture was showing my best side… But maybe it is!
Love and licks,
C
Nice insight into what your mom’s learning. I tend to do the same thing. Wonderful work Cupcake at the Veteran’s Home — so healing for them.. A new dress??
Thanks Pat. I didn’t have a new dress for my work this time. I wore my dress with the hearts. Soon I will get a new Easter dress.
Love and licks,
C
Hi,
I’ve nominated you for The Sunshine Award.
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Thanks, C. Sweet of you to think of me!
Love and licks,
C
You’re very welcome Cupcake 🙂
Well, you don’t look too happy about that nail trim Cupcake! I also like to do some napping after workin’ hehe
I’m NOT happy, Ann! But I always try to be brave when I get my nails cut. Plus I give the groomer a hundred kisses to try and keep my mind off what he’s doing.
Love and licks,
C
All your planning paid off cos you look GREAT!! So happy your visit was fun for all, you’re such a good doggie!! 🙂
Yep, you’re the REAL worker in your house! Tee Hee
Wags to all
Your pal Snoopy 🙂
Thanks for noticing, Snoopy. You got it right. I’m doing all the hard work around here!
Love and licks,
C
Cupcake, you have an impressive Mom who works so hard & then goes out for lunch & shopping. I’m more likely to head for the sofa, like you do!
We could cuddle, Pat! Yay!
Love and licks,
C
You’ve been working awfully hard, Cupcake! I think you deserve a raise 🙂 And you look very beautiful in your smart new coat!
Thanks, Remy! Mom always tells me to get a paying job. She thinks I have expensive tastes.
Love and licks,
Cupcake
Aww that is so cool you and Cupcake visit the vetrans! And I just saw your book on the right hand corner, congratulations!!!!!
Thanks, KDB. Veterans are cuddly. I always have fun with them. Mom loves being an author. On Friday, she’s going to visit a school to celebrate Dr. Seuss’s Birthday. She’ll read her book to some of the kids. I’ll wait here…..
Love and licks,
C
I don’t blame you. I got tired just watching all of the work you do!
OMG, Cupcake, the last pic is worrying! I hope you haven’t lost your head!
Hello Cupcake. I luvs your purple coat.
Wags,
Ranger
Yow Cupcake…Nylablue here frum Nylablue & Sherri-Ellen’s Purrfect Pad….we waz reading Coccolina’z blog n read about you n had to run over n bizit!!!
You iz a bery stylin poochie n so pretty!!! We hopez we can be furendz here.
Yerz frum Canada, Nylablue n her Mum Sherri-Ellen
Cupcake! You looked so pretty when they were done! Taking a nap is a great thing and we think we will go take one now too!
the collies and chuck 🙂
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