The Glamping Discussion

"Mama, what's 'glamping'?"
"What do you mean?"
"Jasper said I'm not camping, he said I'm gla-aaa-aampinggg... and he said it just like tha-aat!"
"Ohhhh... well, I think Jasper was just teasing you. Glamping is the same as camping but just usually done in fancier, comfier form, that's all; nothing to be bothered over."
"He calls this 'fancy'? I'm laying in a tent... what's fancy about that??!"
"Hey... you may be laying in a tent but it's not like you are exactly 'ruffing-it', Day... you do have a pretty cozy set-up."
"I guess... but I still don't like it when Jasper makes fun of me."
"Nobody likes to be made fun of. You and Jasper just have differing experiences and expectations of the great outdoors. But, you're still friends and that's the only thing that really matters."
"Maybe a tent-snack will help me feel better....."
"Good thing I have some treats right here in our packsack, then!"
"I didn't say tent-'treat'... I said, tent-'sna-aaack'... I'll have a pear please; in little-bite pieces..."
"Yeah... no 'glamping' happening here..."
"What was that??"
"Nothing! I'm just going to get your pear ready..."
"Thanks, Mama... Camping sure is FUN!!!"
"And Greyhounds are so unfair... grumble, grumble......"

The Handle-Bar-Head Discussion

"What'ths stho fthunny??"
"Just your silliness... You, my sweetie-plum, are quite a character!"
"Well... I r'lly don't apprecshciate the sthnickering, Mama..."
"But, you're just such a sight for sore eyes!"
"I know! ... Sthill doesthen't ansthwer my questhtion."
"I'm sorry, Day... but with that face, I just couldn't help it!"
"Hey! That'sth not very nicthe!"
"But, it's true..."
"Huh???"
"You have your whacky handle-bar-head silly face on... I thought you knew."
"Handle-bar-head? ... You thought I knew?? I STHTILL DON'T KNOW! ... What the heck are you evthen  thaaallking aboouuut!!!"
"Want me to get you a mirror?" *giggle*
"No. But, it would be nicthe if you didn't keep laughing at me when I'm justh trying to have a niceth sthleeeeeep..."
"Okay, Day, I'll leave you to have your 'niceth sthleep in peaceth'..."
"Mockin' me again? Boy... I'm stho glad I could offther you sthome amusthement..."
"That's why you're so awesome! Now, quick... picture for posthsterity!!!"
"Mamasth are stho unfair... grumble, grumble....."

The Walk-Without-Balk Discussion

"Y'know, Mama... on second thought, it really doesn't look so nice out there... I think I'll just watch out the window instead."
"You're kidding... right?"
"No."
"But, all you have left to put on are your boots! And even more important than that... it's the first day in FIVE MONTHS that you don't need to get bundled in your full snowsuit; how exciting is that?!!"
"Yeah... so exciting....." *eyeroll*
"Did you just roll your eyes at me?"
"No." *head-turn* *eyeroll*
"And anyhow, it IS exciting! We finally have some mild temperatures happening, the roads are completely dry and we should be out there taking advantage of such a perfect afternoon!"
"There's still snow out there."
"Yes, but only on the yards."
"I don't like it."
"I know. But, at least we don't have to trudge through it any longer because our walking path is dry!"
"I'll just wait until all of the grass is back."
"That could take another month, Day."
"I'm a patient boy."
"Really? When did this come about?"
"Funny..."
"Seriously, Day, a short walk, that's all I'm asking... just one little thing."
"You're also going to ask me to put my boots on; that's two things..."
"Now you're being ridiculous."
"Or honest... I guess it's just in how you look at it."
"Okay Mister, here's what's about to be happening... boots are going on tootsies... booted-up tootsies are hitting the pavement... and over the snowless pavement, a walk-without-balk we shall have. Now, let's get a move on!"
Mamas are so unfair... grumble, grumble....."

The Usual Walk-Time Discussion

"Okay, I need to set you down for a little while now, Day."
"No."
"Yes... I need a break."
"No."
"Seriously, I need a minute to catch my breath."
"FIIIINNNE! But, I'm not going to walk."
"Come on, Day, it's only a little way back to the car... I know you can do it."
"But I don't want to... so... I'm not going to and you can't make me!"
"Day..."
"I can't hear you because I'm closing my eyes and going to sleep now."
"Day, this is not sleepy time, it's walk time and you're about to join back in on the actual 'walking' part."
"Nope. I'm done... You knew I didn't want to come for a walk! I didn't want to walk... you knew I didn't want to walk, I told you I didn't want to walk! I'm supposed to be napping right now, not walkiinnng..... I said I didn't want to come and I meant I didn't want to come... but you made me come and now my boots are all dirty and it's all your faauuult!"
"Better your boots than your paws..."
"No, it's not! I like my boots, Dad!!"
"We'll wash your boots, Day, I promise... but will you please... just walk the last twenty-two feet back to the car??"
"Ummmmm, no."
"Greyhounds are so unfair... grumble, grumble....."

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