It’s a dog eat dog world
Me: So what would you like to eat today?
Clio: I’ve a choice? Is that diet you have me on optional?
Me: Not really. But I heard something the other day and I wanted to make sure.
Clio: So this blog post is about you? I knew it. How long has it been? I mean, this has got to be Day 500 or something.
Me: I’ve been a little busy…I did do some writing, you know.
Clio: Oh, I know. I mean seven blog posts on your trip to PTown.
Me: I did a lot there.
Clio: Was I there..?
Me: No…
Clio: Right. So this blog post is about you again?
Me: No, no, we’ll get back to you. How would you like them served?
Clio: What served?
Me: The doggies you’ll be eating.
Clio: What?!
Me: Well, I heard it is a dog eat dog world.
Clio: So you thought I’d like roast leg of Labrador?
Me: They say babies are very tender..
Clio: Roast Leg of Labrador Puppy??
Me: You’re on a raw food diet. No roasting. Tell me, if I brought the puppy in here, would you mind awfully if I left it to you to do the necessary?
Clio: Wait, wait.. I see what you’re up to. Are we adopting a puppy? Because if we are, I’ve got to make sure you and the little tot understand the ground rules.
Me: We’re not. Ahem.. I think I’m the one who should be making the rules.
Clio: As I was saying.. One, there are no vacancies for King or Queen. Those are arbitrary words. Just because my title is Princess does not, I repeat, not, mean that any royalty extends to anyone else in the house.
Me: I thought I was –
Clio: No input really necessary. Just write.
Me: Right..
Clio: Two, any time involved in the upkeep of a puppy must not be subtracted from the time spent on me.
Me: But you are a full-time job…
Clio: Three, the puppy must be trained properly from the start. A few steps behind me is fine when we’re out in public. In the house, there’s a spot in the hallway that I’m not all that fond of, it can have that.
Me: But –
Clio: Four, boys only. We both know from experience what havoc females can cause.
Me: Anything else?
Clio: Something might occur to me after you type all that out.
Me: Right. So, I guess you wouldn’t want to eat the puppy..? You know, dog eat dog world…you’re a dog, it’s a dog..
Clio: I’m a dog?
Clio, I was wondering when we might hear from you again. It’s been awhile! Um… RJ, (whispering now) does Clio know about the M-O-V-E yet? I hope she can’t spell.
I know..just wondering whether RJ does….she keeps getting distracted 🙂
lol…good luck there, Clio. Don’t forget to ask for some extra sauce with your next meal. If another puppy WOULD come into your life, just know that you will always be #1 with us, your fans.
Hi, sorry I didn’t see this comment until now..Hmm..I wonder if that was deliberate on the part of a certain someone… Thank you! I feel much better about this puppy thing now..though I think I may have ordered a kitten instead.. HRH Clio