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Monday, February 6, 2012

Living The Dog's Life

It has come to my attention that I no longer have three boys. I now seem to have two boys and a human looking dog. Fortunately our new "canine" is potty trained. And I don't have to take it out for walks on a leash because if I did, like a good dog owner should, I'd probably have DSS on my porch in an instance.

Soren has decided that he wants to be a dog. What this means is that he walks around on all fours, ruffs at everything, and enjoys sneaking up on me when I'm in the middle of my book, and lick my face. Or my pant leg.

I know all kids go through this phase at some point, but none of them ever LICKED my pant leg before!!!!

Every once in awhile he tries to get us to feed him dinner on the floor. That doesn't fly at my house though. He also tried it at my moms last weekend, When I drove over to pick the kids up, she pulled me aside and quietly asked me if she was supposed to feed him on the floor like a dog as he had asked. I told her no, please god no. Fortunately she thought the same thing and refused.

If it keeps up I may have to start treating him like a dog. No playgrounds for dogs. No Chick- Fil-A for dogs. Dogs are not allowed on the couch and they sure don't get to play with Dad's I Pad!!!! I wonder how long his phase would last then?




5 comments:

Big Fat Gini said...

Sometimes that tactic works. But in my house, no way. That just encourages them...

Kelly said...

Oh I feel for you. Our son is SLOWLY coming out of the "doggie" phase. I am not going to lie, it took him probably 3 months. But they do come out of it! Feel free to read my rant about our "dog" and our other "persona" that came along at the same time...

http://www.wnywoman.com/blog/2011/11/16/im-a-dog-thats-not-my-name-im-batman/

Good luck! And your blog is awesome! Definitely bookmarked!

SRM said...

BFG, what works for you?
Thanks for the kind words, Kelly! I'll definitely pop over to check your blog out. 3 months, I can handle. Someone posted on my FB pae that it took her 2 years. I dont know if I can handle 2 years....

jessica said...

gus (theuncouthson.com) still licks. it's been 2 years. tonight in the bath tub, he licked his baby sister's mouth repeatedly, and she tried to reciprocate, because that's what an 11-month old does, and there my babies were, french kissing. i'm sure your situation will pan out much better.

SRM said...

LOL oh man! I guess I should count my lucky stars that as of yet, none of my kids have frenched kissed each other. It's funny how you can make a silver lining out of anything! Thanks for the comment =)