Who knew I could run a business in my home with two furry four legged creatures as my employed staff?
Who knew I had the pawfect childcare providers already in place?
Well I sure didn’t – at least not until Saturday.
I told The Boys three very special “little people” were coming over and they seemed beside themselves with anticipation. When their guests arrived, it was difficult to determine who was more excited – “them” or THEM…
In an earlier conversation with DH, Leo heard the word “watching” and took it literally. He stalked poor four year old Payton for the first thirty minutes…
He was relentless. He wouldn’t leave her side…
Pawhaps he and Harley could sense she was the youngest in the pack. Between the two of them, the poor girl was never alone. They tag teamed her.
Leo wanted to learn some “Doodle-cool” soccer moves from six year old Xavier….
So Harley jumped on the couch and watched the Disney Channel with Payton…
Now I know I said earlier that there were “three children” coming over – right?
Upon entering the house, five year old Maya wasn’t 100% on board with these “Doodle sitters.” In fact – she spent the better part of the first hour “behind” me in the recliner. And that’s okay. I wanted her to adjust and become comfortable at her own pace.
But when I say she sat “behind” me, I mean just that….
Yet sooner then later, she was off my back (pun intended) and on the floor with everybody else…
Later, Payton elected to be an advocate for Harley – telling me he was hungry…
A pawfect time to make some homemade Yogurt treats we learned about from our furrend: Spencer the Goldendoodle….
Initially our assembly line started out swell…
Then Payton turned “criminal” and started consuming the product…
I had no recourse then but to bust out the “plastic spoons” for Harley & Leo…
We were able to get a few trays into the freezer, before Mom came back…
They all really had a Doodle*tastic time! But saying “goodbye” for Harley was a real struggle…
And that’s when it hit me! I could open up a DOODLE DAYCARE….
But I would definitely have to look into additional staff. Some of us “can’t hang”…
Thanks for reading! Make this the best week of your life, and share some Doodle love along the way….
March 17, 2014
Aw how fun! Payton looks so tall for only 4 years old! I’m sure both parties, human and dog, slept well that night 🙂
March 17, 2014
Ann, Harley snored like he was working on the railroad. I can’t wait for them to come back when the weather get’s better. I’ll sit outside and let them roll around on the backyard, all day long!
March 17, 2014
That looked like a fun day. The best four-legged babysitters ever!
March 17, 2014
Yes Tiffany, they certainly are!
March 17, 2014
Looks like a fantastic day and I love that the pups were exhausted at the end. That’s always my goal 🙂
I made treats for our dogs a few weeks ago – still in the freezer. I’ll be breaking them out tomorrow now that we have our living room back 🙂
March 17, 2014
The treats seem to be more popular after a good long walk or a romp in the yard. Leo chomps his down frozen but Harley prefers to watch his melt a little on the bowl (or my hand) before he devours it. I’m sure in warmer weather they will be incredibly refreshing.
March 17, 2014
Missed it all. Oh well, next time!
March 17, 2014
They’ll be back Doodle Dad, trust me, they’ll be back!
March 17, 2014
Oh my gosh – what a fantastic day. And Harley not wanting them to leave at the end, with that sad face, is simply adorable. Payton and Maya have such adorable shirts (not to mention they are simply the cutest kids). The party was definitely at your house!!
March 17, 2014
Jen, Harley hates for people to leave, he will really perform and try to get you to stay. The girls are always dressed to match and they are always looking adorable. Xavier is fashion conscience too, he prefers to focus on his jeans and sneakers! Yes, it was a great morning, we will definitely do it again soon.
March 17, 2014
Looks like a fun time. Kids love my sister Katie because she is big, white, soft and fluffy. Kids are a bit scared of Bailie and I as we can be a bit wild and sometimes jump up. Hope you got some of your yogurt treats and they didn’t all go to the humans!
March 17, 2014
Surprisingly no one was terribly afraid Emma. Maya took a few minutes to warm up to Leo because of his size but after that she was fine. The yogurt treats are in the freezer. There’s a whole bowl full so if you’d like some let us know.
March 17, 2014
What a fun time – thanks for sharing all the pics. Poor Harley – he’s misses all his playmates huh?
March 17, 2014
Yes Slim, Harley did pout for a little while after they left, but he got over it! The kids will return and Doodle Day Care will reopen! Thanks for reading 🙂
March 17, 2014
I am a witness…
The “Doodles house” is the party place!
For kids and the kid at heart !!!
March 18, 2014
Awwhhh, that was too sweet Dee. We might have to pen that slogan on a shingle and hang it over the door! Take care
March 18, 2014
What a wonderful day for them The photos are fantastic! The Doodles look like they’d make great “readers” for the kids–the way their attention didn’t stray. Next time, break out the books & get photos of the kids reading to the Doodles, please? Nothing’s sweeter than to watch a child reading to a dog.
March 18, 2014
What a PAWsome idea. The Boys do love to sit with kids and I bet they would stay there and listen to the story. I will definitely try that the next time they are over. Thanks for reading 🙂
March 18, 2014
How fun that everyone was able to make some treats together! I love when things work out this way!
March 18, 2014
Jen, it was a really nice way to spend a Saturday morning. Doodle Dad had a meeting and he was truly “bummed” when he read the post. He said he needs a “do over” so he could participate in the fun.