Mom has two author visits coming up. One this week and one next week. Both are call-backs, so she kind of knows what to expect. One thing she expects is fun! Rejection is the downside of writing. School visits are the upside AND her most favorite thing about being an author. Bar none.
Fifth graders and college students make for very different visits, which means Mom will pack up her school visit stuff TWICE. I love when Mom packs up her bag.
Sometimes there are candies in there. Or gum. Or tissues. And sometimes stuffed toys, depending on where she’s visiting. I ALWAYS check the bag out, just in case.
Once I found (and ran with) a smaller bag from inside the bigger bag. It had a fork, a beanie baby, a paintbrush, and a baseball inside. Mom said, “I need them for a game.” and “You wouldn’t understand.” and “Eeeewww. They’re slimy with dog spit!”
Although I love the bag, I hate the leaving. Why does every upside need a downside? When Mom says, “I have to go,” I hear the word GO and head for the door.
Ready!
She says, “Not this time.” and “I’ll be back in a little while.” and “Do you want a treat?” which is EXACTLY what I want. And that’s how the downside becomes the upside again.
Cupcake Speaks 
Comments on: "Author Visits" (87)
Wooohoowooooo fur your mom Cupcake!
Thanks, K. Same to you!
Love and licks,
C
You are a real cutie, Cupcake!
✿♥ღLinda
http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com
Thanks, L. Cute is my best look.
Love and licks,
C
high paw friend..
High paw back at ya, F.
Love and licks,
C
Enjoy the school visits, Genevieve! And Cupcake, you sure are a cutie pie! 🙂
Thanks, R. Mom plans to enjoy to the max!
Love and licks,
C
Yeah for your mom Cupcake! We agree, we hate when Mom leaves but we do love when we get treats!
Thanks, M. Don’t tell Mom, but besides the treat – I kind of enjoy the peace and quiet when she’s gone….
Love and licks,
C
Love that last photo. Looks like you’re using ESP to command the treat to your mouth. A well earned prize for the watchpup who keeps the rascals out while mom is away.
Thanks, W and E. I did keep the rascals out and keep things safe while Mom was gone. Plus I flipped the rug upside down.
Love and licks,
C
You are a master of manipulation, Cupcake 🙂 I’m glad you’re so good at finding the upside!
Thanks, S. The upside is the best thing about the downside. Wait! What?
Love and licks,
C
So proud of you! I wish I could meet you guys in person!
Thanks, A. I do make Mom proud. …sometimes.
Love and licks,
C
Cupcake, you’re mom must be in demand to be called back. Hope you enjoyed your treat. 🙂
Thanks, T. Called back is definitely good. And the treat was yummy!
Love and licks,
C
Yay for Mom and school visits. Boo for having to stay home and wait. If she ever gets that book about you written, you’ll be able to go on those visits!!
From your lips to God’s ears, R. That would be my dream come true. Mom’s too!
Love and licks,
C
Ah Cupcake, we love that you can see the upside to life…even when it comes with the help of a treat!! YUM!
Wally & Sammy
Thanks, W. And S. Everything is easier with a treat. Or as Mom would say, “Can’t you behave for 5 minutes without a treat??!!”
Love and licks,
C
They must have enjoyed her visit to ask her to come again.
Did she really manage to say that the things were covered in dog spit in a way that made that sound like a bad thing? Bipeds are strange!
Thanks, C. I’m glad you see it my way! When did spit become a bad thing? Usually Mom says it’s disgusting. That’s good…. Right….?
Love and licks,
C
I think so, I often like things that they say are disgusting.
You certainly know how to work the best of the situation, Cupcake. A treat is an upside to anything!
The Pigs xx
Thanks, Pigs. I like to work most situations around to food.
Love and licks,
C
Oh I’m so happy your Mom gets call-backs because that means they love her visits!! And while I know you’re disappointed when you don’t get to go along every time I bet getting those nice treats is ALMOST worth having to wait for her to come home! ALMOST!
Hugs, Sammy
So true, S. The treats ALMOST make up for it. I also consoled myself by turning the rug upside down. And catching up on my sleep.
Love and licks,
C
Cupcake that’s such a wonderful thing for mum to get a call back 🙂 I am glad you are on bag inspection duty as mum needs to make sure she ahs all the right stuff with her..except you…is that what you are looking for in mums bag??? yourself???? and the last pic…well I could smooch that face well and truly 😉 hugs Fozziemum xx
Thanks, FM. I have tried to climb into the bag, but mostly for the gum. It’s not as easy as it sounds. And then Mom pretends my furs are in there with her stuff. She’s so dramatic!
Love and licks,
C
Haahahah Mum’s do drama very well Cupcake..it’s a gift 😉 Hugs and lovies Fozziemum xxx
Poor you. Do you ever go to book signings? 🙂
Thanks, E. I am not allowed at book signings. Something about my unpredictable (naughty) behavior…. I might go along if kids order books and Mom goes back to just sign them and drop them off.
Love and licks,
C
Ah. Well, if you… um… become predictable in your behavior, you might be able to come. 😉
You have the most amazing mum ever!! How exciting! Stay strong while she’s gone! ❤
Thanks, O. Being an author is exciting. It’ll be more exciting for me, if I ever get into a book.
Love and licks,
C
I’m sure it’s just a matter of time before that happens, you perfect pooch you! 😀 Big hugs Julia & Oscar
Shame you can’t go on the visits too. But hope they go well
Thanks, M. Those kids don’t know what they’re missing without me.
Love and licks,
C
That is wonderful news about the author visits! It is so grand when you love what you do! That is funny how Cupcake peeks into your bags, because Nikita and Bella do that too! Can’t get a bag past them without them doing their inspections first! Our Mommy gives us a treat too when she leaves. ❤
Thanks, V. We doggies have to snoopervise. It’s our job!
Love and licks,
C
This is so exciting for your mom, even if you can’t go. We are very happy for her!
Thanks, C and K. It always surprises me that Mom could have fun without me. …but she does!
Love and licks,
C
maybe once she can play a game with you and the baseball and you can come with her? that would be great, but you should get a treat anayway :o)
Usually the baseball is my fetching ball. But a mom claims I have my own baseball to slobber on. That one is hers. Buzzkill.
Love and licks,
C
You’re soooo cute, Cupcake. I wonder if you fit in Mom’s bag… 😉 Pawkiss 🙂
That’s when being a cat would come in handy, Little B. I can’t fit into the bag. I’m not flexible enough. Or maybe I ate too many cookies….
Love and licks,
C
How fun! We had no idea mom was a writer- excellent! Did she do the illustrations too? We love the pictures of you being nosy! Too cute!
Thanks, E. And E. Mom writes the words, but she draws like a 4 year old, so her book was illustrated by a professional.
Love and licks,
C
Hope the visits go well and are alot of fun! Maybe you can go on a visit one of these days Cupcake??
Thanks, S. Mom will only bring me along to deliver book orders. Apparently, I’m a distraction on a longer visit. Huh? Me?
Love and licks,
C
Cupcake, I think you would be a perfect addition to Mom’s visit bag. But a treat is good too. – Sofie Bear
You’re right, S. It’s always a toss-up.
Love and licks,
C
Make sure all the books your mom writes are about you. Then she’ll have to take you along. And give you treats for good behavior.
That has always been my goal, B. She writes them, but….. Nothing….
Love and licks,
C
Happy Easter to you all, we hope you get’z lot’z of Berd or Thuna wez will see’z youz
Tuezday xxxxoooxxxx
Mollie and Alfie
Happy Easter, M. xoxo
Love and licks,
C
I think it’s time that Cupcake gets a cat. You could call him/her Icing or Sprinkles. A cat would give Cupcake some company when mom leaves, plus they make super duper squeaky chew toys. ; )
C-c-c-cat? But I’m afraid of cats. They hide under cars and try to kill me.
Love and licks,
C
Treats! We love them, too. You are so cute, Cupcake.
Thanks, S. And K. I have not refused a treat since I moved in. I never intend to….
Love and licks,
C
How dares your mom go on author visits without her muse???? This is scandalous!
I agree with you, K. Scandalous! But she did it. Ugh.
Love and licks,
C
Pawkisses for a Happy Easter, Cupcake and mom 🙂
Same to you, AW. I love Little B’s paw kisses.
Love and Happy Easter licks,
C
Aw cupcake, you are so sweet, and I’m sure your mom misses you just as much as you do her 🙂
Thanks, HH. I’m pretty sure Mom misses me. She gives me a million kisses when she comes home.
Love and licks,
C
Hey Cupcake
We do the whole downside into upside when my Mum doesn’t take me too, I have to run to my bed and I get a sweet potato treat, which take a while to eat and by the time I’m finished mum has snook out!
I hope you’re having a fun day,
Your pal Snoopy 🙂
Moms are sneaky like that, S. Sweet potato treat… Mmmm….
Love and licks,
C
Wow! I feel like I just got off a roller coaster! I like the upside of the roller coaster better than the downside. Kind of like life, if I may get a little philosophical. Treats are a fabulous upside! School visits, too. You guys are living la vita loca! Up Up and away!!!
😉
Thanks, G. Philosophical is good. Upsides are good, too.
Love and licks,
C
Great to have a positive outlook Cupcake! And I’m sure your mum doesn’t leave you for very long! 🙂
Thanks, FT. I’m not alone for long, but I play the sad-face card every time, anyway….
Love and licks,
C
That is awesome Genevieve! People looking up to you for doing what you love! Is their anything better?! 🙂
Thanks, L. Mom loves talking to kids. They’re always a little nutty and fun.
Love and licks,
C
what a great post Thanks for sharing! And thanks so much for your recent visits to my blog!
ღ husky hugz ღ frum our pack at Love is being owned by a husky!
Thanks, Huskies! xoxo
Love and licks,
C
Congrats to Mom.. how cool to do what she does. 🙂 As for you Cupcake… you are the cutest lil dog…. while I may be a collie fan I sure could make room for a Cupcake here at the Meadow. 🙂
I am a collie fan, too! xoxo
Love and licks,
C
Cupcake, I’m almost certain that the book about you will be published soon and YOU can pack up your own bag to take on author visits. And you can put whatever you want in it… including lots of treats… you know, to give out to the kids.
Meghan
*gulp* Are you saying if I go on an author visit, kids will eat my treats!?? Forget it! The deal is off.
Love and licks,
C
I certainly have missed these cheeky antics Cupcake!! 😀 xxx
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