I made up some new family traditions for my daughter when she was young. They would just happen. Some of her holiday presents would have tags on them from our pets. She asked me how they got the presents, as they could not drive. I said once a year, there is magic, and the cats and dogs and hamsters can get together and drive a car for Christmas shopping. She asked some questions, I made up answers, and she accepted the magic. I asked once recently if she will tell her children the same, and she said yes.
This afternoon, ‘bout 3, our senior(in pack rank) dog, whose unofficial job is Assistant to Husband and whose unofficial name is Mr. BusyPants, came in looking anxious and planted himself in front of me. I looked at the clock, looked at him and said, "You want me to go tell [husband} it’s time for your out?" He immediately headed off for my husband’s (home) office, turning around twice to make sure I was making good on the offer (it takes me a bit to rise from a chair). When I got to the office he was dutifully planted in front of the door along with junior dog. He always does that when he can’t get my husband’s attention. They have us well-trained.
tudza Premium Member 3 months ago
Yes, but not the car.
Doug K 3 months ago
Not until you show me your driver’s license.
some idiot from R'lyeh Premium Member 3 months ago
Bring it back full.
juicebruce 3 months ago
Please ! …. Please !
William Robbins Premium Member 3 months ago
Is this a sneaky way to get him to give up driving?
uniquename 3 months ago
I don’t think puppy dog eyes are going to work this time.
Zebrastripes 3 months ago
I’ll give you the keys to the car as long as you’re back before I lock the door for the night!
FassEddie 3 months ago
The REAL Steve would let them do it.
patiodragon 3 months ago
The squirrel took off with the motorcycle!
ladykat 3 months ago
You’re not old enough to drive.
xSigoff Premium Member 3 months ago
Somehow I don’t think either one of them is of driving age, much less a license for when the police do pull them over.
Sun 3 months ago
Shedding all over the upholstery is suddenly their top priority.
elgrecousa Premium Member 3 months ago
Nice metaphor for teen-age behavior
Gen.Flashman 3 months ago
They may have to be the designated driver.
Daltongang Premium Member 3 months ago
It’s the little old Kitty from Pasadena
The little old Kitty from Pasadena
(Go Kitty, go Kitty, go Kitty, go)
Has a pretty litter box that smells of white gardenias
(Go Kitty, go Kitty, go Kitty, go)
But parked in a rickety old garage
There’s a brand new shiny red super stock Dodge
And everybody’s sayin’ that there’s nobody meaner than
The little old Kitty from Pasadena
She drives real fast and she drives real hard
She’s the terror of Colorado boulevard
It’s the little old Kitty from Pasadena
If you see her on the strip, don’t try to choose her
(Go Kitty, go Kitty, go Kitty, go)
You might drive a go-er, but you’ll never lose her
(Go Kitty, go Kitty, go Kitty, go)
Well, she’s gonna get a ticket now, sooner or later
‘Cause she can’t keep her paw off the accelerator
And everybody’s sayin’ that there’s nobody meaner than
The Little Old Kitty From Pasadena
She drives real fast and she drives real hard
She’s the terror of Colorado Boulevard
It’s the little old Kitty from Pasadena
You can catch her all the time, just gettin’ her kicks now
(Go Kitty, go Kitty, go Kitty, go)
With her four speed stick and a four-two-six now
(Go Kitty, go Kitty, go Kitty, go)
The guys come to race her from miles around
But she’ll give ‘em a length, then she’ll shut ’em down
And everybody’s sayin’ that there’s nobody meaner than
The little old Kitty from Pasadena
She drives real fast and she drives real hard
She’s the terror of Colorado boulevard
It’s the little old Kitty from Pasadena
Go Kitty, go Kitty, go Kitty, go (come on Kitty, go)
Go Kitty, go Kitty, go Kitty, go (come on Kitty, go)
Go Kitty, go Kitty, go Kitty, go (come on Kitty, go)
Go Kitty, go Kitty, go Kitty, go (come on Kitty, go)
Go Kitty, go Kitty, go Kitty, go (come on Kitty, go)
Go Kitty, go Kitty, go Kitty, go (come on Kitty, go)
Go Kitty, go Kitty
Kabana_Bhoy 3 months ago
Go ahead, what could possibly go wrong?
sdjamieson Premium Member 3 months ago
I wouldn’t if I were you; I don’t think either of them could reach the pedals.
Moonkey Premium Member 3 months ago
I made up some new family traditions for my daughter when she was young. They would just happen. Some of her holiday presents would have tags on them from our pets. She asked me how they got the presents, as they could not drive. I said once a year, there is magic, and the cats and dogs and hamsters can get together and drive a car for Christmas shopping. She asked some questions, I made up answers, and she accepted the magic. I asked once recently if she will tell her children the same, and she said yes.
Marge Premium Member 3 months ago
…can we, please – big questionmark!!
sccooley 3 months ago
Is that Steve Martin? If so I’d worry about that cat.
AndrewSihler 3 months ago
Whoa! What’s in that wine?
gozirra2 Premium Member 3 months ago
Cat’s in the Cradle…What I’d really like, dad, is to borrow the car keys. See you later, can I have them please?
dogday Premium Member 3 months ago
This afternoon, ‘bout 3, our senior(in pack rank) dog, whose unofficial job is Assistant to Husband and whose unofficial name is Mr. BusyPants, came in looking anxious and planted himself in front of me. I looked at the clock, looked at him and said, "You want me to go tell [husband} it’s time for your out?" He immediately headed off for my husband’s (home) office, turning around twice to make sure I was making good on the offer (it takes me a bit to rise from a chair). When I got to the office he was dutifully planted in front of the door along with junior dog. He always does that when he can’t get my husband’s attention. They have us well-trained.