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Thursday
Jan202011

The Fantastic Mr. Louie

I'm pretty sure Louie must have had a good old Fantastic Mr. Fox (:30) dining experience when we were gone today. It's a fairly safe bet, based on the remaining evidence strewn around our front room:

Oh, Louie. Once again you've got some 'splaining to do (remember these other times?).  (Kids are better than dogs reason #2947: kids understand when you're upset, why you're upset, and will help--or be convinced to help--clean up their messes. Dogs? Not on your life.)

And then he makes it hard to stay angry with him, following me all around the house, being absolutely fascinated--enraptured!--by everything I do (a good route to forgiveness in any situation) and looking at me with those puppy dog eyes.  Here, look. I found him snuggling Emily doll on Maddy's bed a bit later:

He's so manipulative with his cuteness.

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Reader Comments (6)

very [CUTE!] naughty!

01.20.2011 | Unregistered CommenterJenny

If I wanted a dog, I might just have to steal yours. He is very cute.

01.20.2011 | Unregistered CommenterLiz

did he seriously have chocolate milk and white bread? he's so american!

01.20.2011 | Unregistered Commenterandrea

I know, Andrea. Not only was he naughty, he was embarrassingly, unhealthily naughty. He should have grabbed the multi-grain and herbal tea.

01.20.2011 | Unregistered CommenterAnnie

How did he get into all that stuff? Girlfriend, you best get a lock for the pantry. That is one naughty pup!

01.21.2011 | Unregistered CommenterChristie

Oh, I should probably specify that he got into the garbage and recycling, and DIDN'T eat those things right off the shelf. Although he did, a few weeks back, eat a whole thing of brie which sent him to the vet.

This is a special service announcement for those of you who want a reason to say No to having a dog. You're welcome!

01.22.2011 | Unregistered CommenterAnne

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