Horror!
by carolynholm
Mom,
Why is this giant spider sitting here???????
Poppy
Dear Poppy,
Sorry, I know you find it alarming. I just got it out for Halloween tomorrow. It will go on our front door.
Love, Carolyn
Mom,
But spiders are CREEPY. And this one is HUGE.
Poppy
Dear Poppy,
That’s what makes it fun. The kids always love it when the decorations are creepy.
Love, Carolyn
Mom,
What do the cats say? Have they seen this spider?
Poppy
Dear Poppy,
Not yet, but you know cats, they think spiders are fun.
Love, Carolyn
Mom,
They like to chase spiders when they find them in the house, but those are teeny little spiders!
Poppy
Dear Poppy,
You are right. They will look askance at this thing, but then they’ll lose interest and walk away. And then they’ll hide in the bedroom when the doorbell starts ringing.
Love, Carolyn
Mom,
Wait. Does this mean we’ll have kids ringing our doorbell and shouting? I’m not going to sign off on that.
Poppy
Dear Poppy,
Sorry, I realize that’s not something you appreciate, but it’s a neighborhood thing.
Love, Carolyn
Mom,
Just so you know, I’m going to bark.
Poppy
Dear Poppy,
No worries. The kids in our neighborhood have met you already, so they know you are really just a fluffy sweetie.
Love, Carolyn
Mom,
Then maybe I’ll GROWL!!!!!
Poppy
Dear Poppy,
Wow, you are really taking exception to this tradition! Well, if you growl I’ll need to banish you to the bedroom with the cats.
Love, Carolyn
Mom,
Oh, good. That sounds safer. Much better than those noisy kids. So I think I’ll plan on growling.
XOXO Poppy
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