I've been working really hard lately. Really, really hard!
See, Mama hasn't had any work or school lately. So she's always sitting around, doing things, like watching TV, using the computer. Stuff like that. If she just sits around all the time, she's gonna have health problems! My job is to make her do some exercise!
Here's what I do. I hide my ball under the couch, and whine at her until she gets down on the ground and gets it. Then she stands up. I repeat. Lay down.. Stand up. Down. Up. Down. Up. Good work, Mama! Feel the burn!
To make things more challenging, sometimes I roll two of my balls under the couch! Then, when she gets one, I whine at her that it is the wrong one! Down, Mama! Up! Down! Up!
If I want to get Mama moving even more, I run into the other room and bark at the cat. Mama jumps up and chases me, yelling, "Bad Lily! Leave the kitty alone!" Good Mama! Run, Mama, run!
I make sure to pepper this exercise with lots of trips outside. Lets go out, Mama! 'Round the block! Left-right-left-right! Hup two three four! Good Mama!
I know. It is a lot of work. But it is worth it. Because...
Mama shares her treats with me!
(And don't worry. I share with Trixie too.)Have a good day, friends! I love you all!
22 friendly visitors:
That's some good exercises! I should try that with my couch lovin mamma and dad :)
I came to say thanks for the great comment you left me. You are so right about having a pet keeping you healthier and happier. I think I'll write a new post about that soon.
Reading your post here made me smile. Aschiuta is the same. She keeps bringing us toys to play with her. And her ball always ends up under the nightstand.
It's like our dogs have a lot of energy and they sometimes want to say "what, out of breath already? come on, we're just getting started!"
Wow - makes me glad I have cats. I could use the execise, but that sounds like a lot of work. LOL I am glad the crew is just as happy to stay inside and curl up on my lap.
Lola plays the "ooops" I lost my toy under the couch as well. To funny.
Hi Lily good for you keeping mom on her toes...she'll thank you one day. At least that is what I tell my mom!!!
MOL
Madi
I think you should video this and make an exercise video for other lazy "Mamas" out there...like ME!!!!
Loved this post!
Lily... you're a good and creative sports trainer. You got a good program going there with your mom. She'll stay fit for sure. Hope you get extra treats as payment for your services...
Love you too...
pawhugs, Max
I hear you! I have to keep Beth busy too! It's our job! You are doing a great, my friend!
You're doing an amazing job, Lily! Good for you!
You sure are busy, I don't know how you found the time to blog, buy you did...and did a fine job too!
Well done Lily. You are doing a great job there. Have you ever thought of bringing out your own fitness DVD? I think you should xx
Good Job Lily!!! We know you have Mom's best interests in mind!! Nice of you to share treats too.
Wags
Ernie,Sasha,Chica
way to go! i have the same training regimen for my mama! thanks for stopping by my blog and saying hi!
dear tiny little lily,
that is very kind of you to help exercise your human. i am taking notes. my typist popped the zipper on her shorts last week. thank goodness it wasn't in public, that would have been so embarrassing. i think it's A Sign that she needs to learn how to fetch balls too.
have a great weekend :) xox
That's a great thing to keep your mom busy! I try to do that with mine...otherwise she would just be sitting in the chair all of the time! Lots of love, Holly and mom
OMD....I was gettin' tired jus reading bout all dat up and down stuff. I needs my nap now.
Excellent work-out routine!
Nubbin wiggles,
Oskar
I agree, you've got to keep these humans on their toes, it's for their own good!!
If I think mum's spent too long at the computer, I jump on the sofa, she has to get up to get me off, just as she sits down I jump on another sofa, you can see the pattern here? I can keep going for ages......luckily for her.....:)
Your pal Snoopy :)
mol! Lily, it's a good thing you are there for your momma :). take good care of her and don't overdo things ;).
Pip, Smidgen, Minnie, and Hollie
BOL! Yes, I have to keep my mama in line, too! Forcing her out of bed in the morning, making her shovel the snow so I have a nice path to my favorite spot, etc. It's a tough job, but somebody has to do it.
Your pal, Pip
hee hees
Oh 'dat is too funny's Lily!! 'da Josie sissy IzZY dose 'dat same ting to our Momma!!
IzZY will go roll all her balls under 'da kitchen cabit on Momma will have to crawl down and get dem..
den IzZY will run wits dem and hide dem under 'da couch.. hee hees
Oh and as soon as Momma gets all comfy from runnin around.. TriXie or Myself will start whining for water.. (we's up on couch and can't jump down by ourself's.. hee hees) den Momma will let us's down and put us back up on couch and 'den Momma gets all comfy again from back breakin' works and 'den Anakin starts doing to poopin' hovering around 'da floor squat.. snorts
Boy we's got our hoomans trained... hee hees
Hugs,
Josie
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