Weekends are for resting and chilling. Also riding in the car and playing with friends and walking at the park and going on the swings.
Weekends make me happy.
This is my happy face.
There is no “writing time” on the weekends. No work allowed.
This is also my happy face.
But all of a sudden, Mom is on the computer – burning daylight – reading and writing and printing and talking out loud to herself. 
Apparently there’s Summer School on Saturday and Sunday! Including homework and Facebook work! And I have to “stay quiet” and “be a good girl.” Wait. What? Huh??
This is all wrong in at least 9 ways. Mom said, “It’ll only take a few minutes.” and “I will bang this out in no time.” and “Yes, that’s the doorknob. And no, I’m not ready to go.”
How the heck does this thing work?
Cupcake Speaks 
Comments on: "Weekend Trouble" (69)
Uhoh…….what happened to the “time for that adorable Cupcake” part of weekends??? Hmm???? Parks, swings, playing, cute outfits – THAT’s what weekends are for!!!! I’ll send you instructions on how to work that doorknob……
Hugs, Sammy
Thanks, S. I’m pretty sure if I could work the doorknob, I can get to the park. I have a license, so I’ll drive myself!
Love and licks,
C
Atta girl! I knew you could do it – I think you can do ANYTHING!
I know that “few minutes”… that means 87 hours… I think you could spend a good time on your swing while waiting :o)
It WAS 87 hours, E. It was torture! I think Summer School is trying to kill me.
Love and licks,
C
Alice Cooper was right as he wrote his School’s out song :o)
Poor Cupcake! Don’t worry – it’s temporary. Summer school doesn’t last forever 🙂 Meanwhile, perhaps you should have a new toy or some special snacks 🙂
I like how you think, S. Special snacks would go well with my new squeaky corn on the cob toy. Maybe this Summer School isn’t so bad after all….
Love and licks,
C
I know how difficult it is to be patient, Cupcake! It may be a good time to catch up on some napping, so that you have lots of energy to go and have fun when she’s finished.
Great advice, C. Next time I’m trying to be patient, I’ll hit the doggie bed and get some shut-eye.
Love and licks,
C
Oh no Cupcake…and you look so keen to go and you are such a good girl and I think that mum needs to swing around to your way of thinking 🙂 hugs and loves Fozziemum xx
Yes, FM. She does need to “swing” around to my way of thinking. #iseewhatyoudidthere
Love and licks,
C
Hahahahaahah 🙂 I have been caught out Cupcake hugs and loves Fozziemum xx
I agree with you. Weekends are for fun – no worky. XOXO – Bacon
P.S. That swing looks awesome!
Thanks, B. You should try the baby swing. I think you’re the perfect size….
Love and licks,
C
You look so content on that swing, I think I need to schedule a trip to the park for myself to find that bliss.
You should try it! ….except you’ll need the grown up swings. I think all of you may have sized out to the baby swing – even Penny!
Love and licks,
C
Oh no!!! I know that ‘just a few minutes’ thing….it means 400,1000 years later!!!
Fuzzy and Boomer
Linda
http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com
It WAS 400,1000 years later, F. and B.! I waited and waited and took a nap and had a drink and played with my stuffed animals and took another nap.
Love and licks,
C
that video of you swinging is just too adorable for words!
Thanks, D., C., and C. Adorable is my goal every single day!
Love and licks,
C
I love watching you swing:-)
Thanks, M. If Mom recorded for a few more minutes, you would’ve seen me starting to fall asleep in the swing.
Love and licks,
C
Cupcake, what’s up with that? You need to set mom straight!
Thanks, J. I brought her toys and stood by the door, but she didn’t get the message. She’s a tough nut to crack.
Love and licks,
C
Don’t give up Sweetie, she’s not too old to learn a new trick. 🙂
THAT is just SO WRONG Cupcake… SHE should have like 87 hours a DAY to spend with YOU… NOT RIGHT… Pbbbbbbbt to Summer School…. she should be having Summer FUN with YOU.
Thanks, F. And E. Your priorities are in order. So are mine! Mom is a different animal. How can she choose school over fun?! It’s crazy!
Love and licks,
C
Hang in there (to quote a cat poster!!!) Summer will be over and you’ll soon be center stage again! Moms have to do what moms have to do. You look adorable as always.
Thanks, G. C-c-c-cat poster! Yikes! All I ever want is to be center stage. That’s all Mom wants too! Gah!
Love and licks,
C
Oh Cupcake, what can we bark…hooman’s are a fickle bunch, barking one thing and doing another.
Wally & Sammy
Thanks, W. And S. Fickle is very accurate. What the heck are these humans barking about anyway?
Love and licks,
C
You look so cute in the swing Cupcake and tell mom she’s no fun at all. Simba and I will come and sort her out. 😆
You have fun and look after mom, okay. ♥ Hugs ♥
Thanks, S. You’re right about work not being fun. But apparently it’s fun for Mom! Playing with Simba would be fun for me!
Love and licks,
C
Cupcake, sweetie! You kill me! More peeps need to see you in that swing. I need to find a swing.. it would make me happy too.. 🙂 Your Mom’s summer school will be over before you know it!
Thanks, Pix. I always look around while I’m in the swing, hoping all my friends are watching me.
Love and licks,
C
Aw Cupcake, mom must sounds very busy – I’m sure she tries to be as quick as possible so that she can be with you.
She SAYS it was quick, M, but it felt like a thousand hours to me.
Love and licks,
C
Ah thats what my mum say’s to then I nibble her trousers…hehehe,xx SPeedy
Brilliant, S. I never thought to start nibbling on Mom’s clothes. Thanks for the advice.
Love and licks,
C
Good luck manning the weekend, C! 😀
Thanks, E. We’ll see how it goes next weekend….
Love and licks,
C
No way Archie would ride in a swing. Laughed out loud about Cupcakes comments about Mom madly working at the computer. I’m sure Archie feels that everyday, when I sit at the computer.
Archie and I agree about this “work” thing. Our priorities are in order. Play is 562 times more fun than work.
Love and licks,
C
Poor Cupcake! That S.C.H.O.O.L. is as bad as W.O.R.K. !!!!! Poor Mom that it interferes with your time together! She must feel really guilty 😦 Hope you get some great swing time soon!
Marty
Thanks, M. I hope you’re right. I kind of like it when Mom feels guilty. It makes the treats flow more freely around here.
Love and licks,
C
Hahahaha!
On the computer on a summer weekend?! No way! Cupcake, that might be the cutest video we have seen lately.
Thanks, K. I think computer work of ALL kinds should be banned on the weekends. And some weekdays, too!
Love and licks,
C
Either your mom should take her iPad to the park or you should get a home swing! I see no other solution!
Yes, K.! Good thinking. If Mom does her work at the park, we could BOTH have fun! Thanks for thinking up that solution.
Love and licks,
C
Cupcake you get yourself in your teleport device and transport right over. Mom L is just waiting to take you for walkies and to swing you to your heart’s content…mwaaaahhh!!! that’s my best ever smoochie just for you pretty girl
Thanks, Savvy. That’s my problem, here. No teleport device. I thought it was behind the big chair, but I got stuck back there and had to wait for Mom to help me get out. xo
Love and licks,
C
Yup, weekends ARE for fun but on the other paw… FB work can be quite enjoyable, too.
Purrs,
Nissy #Niss4Senate – tell the PM, today.
Thanks, N. I only like Facebook work when it’s about ME. Not just about writing stuff. Ugh.
Love and licks,
C
You’re so adorable on the swing, Cupcake, actually I like your other photos too….they’re cute..you’re cute….I hope Summer School doesn’t continue untill Winter. Supportive Pawkisses for a Happy Day 🙂
Thanks for your support, Little B. Summer school will last all month! Ugh! That’s too long!
Love and licks,
C
Beautiful set up of blog sir ..I love this post 🙂
Thanks, J!
Love and licks,
C
Working on weekends? The old guy used to work on them on his job. But, he doesn’t now, which we like so much better. Except when he works on those tractors……. -the collies
I feel it, Collies! The tractor is your summer school! What a bummer.
Love and licks,
C
Cupcake, you look so relaxed! My dog, Brownie, would never sit in a baby swing! You’re a good pup! Hey, did you ever figure out how to get the door open? 🙂
No, WFF. The doorknob still defies me. Brownie might turn out to like the swing. You should try it. Sometimes, I start to fall asleep in there!
Love and licks,
C
Oh Cupcake,
I’m with you, I think you should ban summer school and it should be all about you! 🙂
I hope you’re having a fun day,
Your pal Snoopy 🙂
I like your thinking, S. Summer school AND winter school should be about me!
Love and licks,
C
Ah. That’s just not right. And summer’s about over! What’s she doing starting summer school now? My Mom Person keeps a bowl of treats on her desk and when we pups are nice and quiet by the computer she tosses some our way. It’s pretty easy peasy. Even for the Dogzilla pup!
I wish I was getting treats while Mom was working, R. Sometimes, she lets me lick her empty coffee cup. The rest of the time, I have to be a good girl. It’s tough love!
Love and licks,
C
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