The Bird

As I was driving Morgan home last night from summer camp, she very proudly exclaims, "Mommy look at what I learned today."

To my surprise, she is very proudly flipping me the bird.

She then says "See this is my middle finger.  It's called my middle finger because it's in the middle."

"That's wonderful Morgan.  Make sure you show Daddy when he gets home."


 

Speaking of Grooming...

All this talk of dog grooming had me remembering some years back when Logan was drawing a family portrait for his Dad and I.

Very proudly he shows us his artwork.  "Look there is Mommy, Daddy, Morgan and Me."

Without hesitation I say, "Little Buddy that's gorgeous but why do Mommy and Daddy look like Bears?" (Imagine two naked stick figures with brown scribbles in the you know where places)

"Because you and Daddy both have fur, right Mommy?"

Riiiight.  And who says grooming is just for dogs?

Photo by Designs by Difulvio

Bad Doggie Tuesday - Grooming

If you own a dog, I'm sure you have visited the groomer a time or two.  When you own a Golden Retriever and a Goldendoodle you are on a first name basis with the groomer.

Last night after I picked up the dogs from the kennel, Crosley was a tad bit smelly.  I don't have time to get him to the groomer this week, so a home bath with shampoo and the hose did the trick. 

So, I thought it would be fun to share some of the grooms Crosley has experienced.  Yes, I know some are very unfortunate, but as I'm learning how to care for his carpet of hair, it's been a bit of a challenge.  How do you bath your dogs?  Do you frequent the groomer?  Do you love it when they put bows and bandannas in their hair?

Personally the first two are my favorite.  The shaggy look is when I think Crosley looks his best.  The problem is, when you let it get too long it becomes matted and the below happens.....

 Can you even believe it's the same dog?!  This groom made me cry.  The groom below is better but looks a little feminine for a male dog.  Arghhh! 

I almost feel for Crosley...the poor boy is probably going through an identity crisis.  I am certain we will figure out a haircut that suits him best very soon.  In the meantime, I'll just shower him with bones as an apology. 

Well Balanced Meals

We are currently away from home enjoying a brief visit with family but I wanted to take a moment to discuss kid's eating habits.  Specifically my own children. 

When we are on vacation our meal choices tend to be less than ideal.  For us it started the day before we left on vacation.  We had a number of errands to run before we headed out the next morning.  We were in such a hurry that we we realized we had not fed the kids. 

So to make it up to them we announced "Ice Cream for everyone!!" 

The next morning as we are packing up the car, Morgan states in her disappointed voice "Mom, you didn't feed me any dinner last night.  Will you please feed me dinner today?"

So now I feel like a terrible, horrible, rotten parent.  I assure her, "Baby, Mommy will feed you dinner and we'll make sure to get a good breakfast on our way."

As we are pulling out Chris announces to the kids, "I need to stop and get gas so let's all run in and pick out something to eat.  And I don't want you picking out any candy for breakfast.  Pick out something healthy, like a donut."

I see a parent of the year award in our not so distant future.

Blanket Holes

I know you have all heard of donut holes before, and I'm sure you've even eaten one or two (or 10.  I swear I'll never admit to that if you tell anyone :)  But have you ever heard of blanket holes?

My kids love to cuddle with their favorite blankets (imagine the beautiful handmade type you are given when they are infants) while they are watching a movie. 

Logan was first to point out to me that his blanket indeed is showing it's wear. 

"Mom, my blanket has holes in it now."

"Awww buddy.  I'm sorry."

Apparently the conversation is not over as he informs me that these are not your typical blanket holes.

"These are fart holes.  I fart on the blanket and it blows holes through it."  he says.

And who say's we aren't a classy bunch?

Photo by Designs by Difulvio

Children Say It. Even When They Are Babies

Have you ever in your life seen anything so adorable?  No matter what age, Children Say It.  And these two are definitely enjoying each other's company.

Video via

Bad Doggie Tuesday - Dapper Doggie

So in an attempt to turn my bad doggie into a stylin doggie I purchased this adorable collar for him.

I know this isn't Crosley in the picture, but at least you get the idea.  I promise to share a picture of him being dapper as soon as it's ready.

This is the actual fabric I selected.  Charming right?  I'm not sure if this will improve his behavior, but it will certainly improve his look.  Go get your dog one today.

Photo via