It's not too hot outside to walk. I promise. Or to play fetch in the back yard? Or to play tug in the house (but let's find some carpet so my feet don't slip on the hard wood, okay)? Come on, Mom, please ...
How about now? While I give you the side eye from the ottoman (you know, because my giant bed in the corner is not good enough) ...
Ball? Come on, let's play tug with this little bitty, soon to be very slimy ball ...