DOODLE DAY CARE

[Cathy C. Bennett]

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…

Love all the excitement

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…

Payton became a ward of the Doodle!

He was relentless. He wouldn’t leave her side…

“I got this one” – Leo

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…

“We’re never supposed to leave the little one alone” – Harley

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….

Recliner for “two!”

Yet sooner then later, she was off my back (pun intended) and on the floor with everybody else…

Maya moved at her own pace, on her own schedule

Later, Payton elected to be an advocate for Harley – telling me he was hungry…

“He said he’s hungry!” – Payton

A pawfect time to make some homemade Yogurt treats we learned about from our furrend: Spencer the Goldendoodle….

Got these cute little molds from Ikea

Initially our assembly line started out swell…

“Can we whistle while we work?…”

Then Payton turned “criminal” and started consuming the product…

Ooohhhh, Harley saw you…

I had no recourse then but to bust out the “plastic spoons” for Harley & Leo…

Sharing…

We were able to get a few trays into the freezer, before Mom came back…

Time really does fly when you’re having “Doodle fun”

They all really had a Doodle*tastic time! But saying “goodbye” for Harley was a real struggle…

Can we talk about this?

And that’s when it hit me! I could open up a DOODLE DAYCARE….

OPEN FOR BUSINESS

But I would definitely have to look into additional staff. Some of us “can’t hang”…

Taking his break

Thanks for reading! Make this the best week of your life, and share some Doodle love along the way….

[Cathy C. Bennett]

I couldn't agree with you more!

[Lori, Daphne, Lucy & Pippa]

Love this story! Doodles make such great sitters!

[Cathy C. Bennett]

Ms. Ellie, I believe everyone would have a blast, adults too!

[Miss Ellie]

I love how wonderful most dogs are with children...they just seem to know that children need that extra special gentleness...I love how protective Harley is of Payton...what a great idea Cathy...definitely think a Doodle Day Care would be a wonderful idea...I don't know who would have more fun though...the dogs or the kids:)

[Cathy C. Bennett]

Hi Lonnie - how are you? We got more snow yesterday but the weekend was beautiful so no one's depressed! Happy to hear you enjoyed our Saturday morning at Doodle Day Care. It was a lot of fun, and we would welcome the opportunity to have them back again. Thanks for reading :)

[Lonnie & Libby Lu]

Oh Cathy, this just warmed my heart.  This by far is the sweetest story and your picutres just make it all come together with love. I loved the recliner moment and can so relate to it with a couple of our grand babies.  Leo and Harley are just way toooo human and your better watch out, they just might put up a Day Care sign without you knowing it!   Loved this and thanks for a sweet story of love.