puddle of love
So the other day a friend posts a picture of her puppy and I make the comment that he is, of course, adorable, and she makes the comment that he is, in fact, adorable, and as such she has a hard time disciplining him. I then comment about how she has seen what I’m up against with my girls, and inquire how strict she imagines I am. I also comment that they seem to have the same defense…puppies and toddlers…that little head-tilt. Gets us every time.
This got me realizing there are far more similarities between young puppies and young people:
1) both whine so much it’s like a soundtrack
2) both pee indiscriminately
3) both have no shame about pooping while making eye contact
4) both would rather eat what you’re eating
5) both will happily eat off the floor..and even seem to prefer it
6) both will cheerfully destroy just about anything whilst playing
7) both are halted by certain television programs
8 ) both will immediately get into things they shouldn’t the second you turn your back
9) both seem fascinated by the toilet but won’t use it
10) both are always happy to see you when you come home
11) both could care less when you have a bad hair day
12) both could care less when you’re on the phone
13) both will instantly dive for any nearby puddles
14) both will do inappropriate things around strangers
15) both will act out when you’re not home
16) both will occasionally leave you a ‘puddle of love’ to find at inopportune moments
and finally
17) both have way, WAY more energy than you do.
Thanks for reading and feel free to leave your own 🙂
Feedback on my new home is also welcome..whether you are new or moved with me! 😉
August 27th, 2009 at 3:46 pm
WOW a blogger since 2005 even! Fun reading, Mary! Cheers! T
August 27th, 2009 at 4:01 pm
Thanks! And thanks for breaking my comment cherry 😉 Whee
August 27th, 2009 at 4:32 pm
Yes, both babies and puppies have the same defense mechanism of turning potential predators to mush… None are immune…except maybe the dingo ;o)
August 27th, 2009 at 4:43 pm
Dingos are cute. Dingoes? Gah thanks for kickin in the OCD 😉
August 27th, 2009 at 6:11 pm
Awesome site Mary. I didn’t realize you had your own home. Sweet!!!!
Love that you’re back! missed ya…
August 27th, 2009 at 6:28 pm
Thanks sweets! Just launched today so you didn’t miss anything 🙂
August 28th, 2009 at 6:16 am
I’ve followed you, Mary! And I have you bookmarked so I can read you daily. You gotta love baby’s and puppies.
August 28th, 2009 at 11:43 am
Aw thanks Lori! 😀
Not sure if I can update *daily* but that’s something to shoot for I suppose lol 😉 Hope you are well!
August 29th, 2009 at 6:12 am
Yay! So glad you are back to blogging!! Hope you are able to find time to update LOTS AND LOTS 🙂 lol
…and puppies and babies? yeah… no argument there… I’m not sure which is worse in this house… my toddler, my 43 year old son (heh) or my 2 small furry female bitches. lol
August 29th, 2009 at 12:21 pm
Thanks hun. You really did help inspire me 😀 Yay! And I still have that snoring video you sent me of one of your puddle-makers. So cute!
August 30th, 2009 at 4:15 am
Hah! The pooping while making eye contact is so true.
August 30th, 2009 at 4:31 am
Uncanny, isn’t it? Thanks for reading 🙂
August 30th, 2009 at 9:55 am
Hi Mary! Cass recommended your blog. You both give me lots of funny things to think about, but I still want to have a family someday. 🙂
August 30th, 2009 at 2:14 pm
Aw thanks for reading! Don’t get me wrong…I love being a mommy more than anything in the world. Not only is it endlessly rewarding, it allows me to ‘leech the dork’ on a daily basis. They love it and even ask for more. Huzzah! 😉
August 30th, 2009 at 12:58 pm
Those are great! And so very true. I hopped on over here from ‘The World Through My Eyes’ cuz Big Mama Cass recommended you so highly. I’ll be back, you have a delightful blog.
Raven
August 30th, 2009 at 2:15 pm
Thanks so much! I love new readers. Cass is da bomb 🙂
September 2nd, 2009 at 5:32 pm
Observational skills of a hawk, comic skills of a feather duster (you’re going to laugh if you want to or not)… I think I just called you a feather duster.
Great post which I enjoyed — I have a beagle, which is like having a strong-willed toddler, only with filthier looks. 🙂
Best,
Justin.
September 2nd, 2009 at 6:52 pm
Thanks Justin! Really enjoyed your posts so far too that I’ve read now…though none since May *cough* 😉
Feather duster fits me right down to the ground. I’m silly, have been known to tickle, and need frequent cleaning. Works for me!
Beagles are so great. Seems you have a cat too? How fun!
Thanks again for stopping by 🙂