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Dexter seems to develop new quirks every day. Some are endearing, some are exasperating, and all are funny. And when he decides on a quirk, no amount of cajoling is going to wet his enthusiasm, until he drops it for another.
1. He hates (loathes) mouth noises of any kind. Kevin can make some pretty cool mouth noises. Kevin went as far the other day as blowing a raspberry on his tummy. We found out raspberries are the worst mouth noises. He had his mad on for 2 days. Do not tell me they have 5 minute memories, I will argue.
2. Potty time - This has many sub-quirks, all developed with great thought. First there was the "try to bring in a stick" method. You would be amazed how stealthy they can be when trying to pull off a no-no. Then there was the "try to take out a toy" method. See above. Then there's the "have to walk in circles around mommy five times or so while she stands with the leash ready, even if it's urgent" bit of fun.
3. Toaster (can substitute microwave if something yummy is present) - I/we eat lots of toast when hubby is gone. It's easier than cooking when you just want a nibble. Toast is Dex's favorite nibble. When the toaster pops, he will rise from a complete sleep to run to the cabinet and supervise the buttering of the toast. He can hear the toaster pop from the next door neighbors if need be, and will tackle you to beat you to it.
4. Cannot abide hands under the blankie - This is a new one. When you go to bed at night, you cannot and must not put your hands under the blankie. He will dig, fish, or otherwise wreak destruction to get your hands out. Once they are freed, he will position his butt end under freed hand so it can be scratched. If hand slips back under blankie, repeat. This is endless, until he is told it's night-night time, knock it off!
There are many others, too numerous to mention.
So tell me your doodle quirks! I think they're a sign of brilliant minds, with too much time on their paws.
1. He hates (loathes) mouth noises of any kind. Kevin can make some pretty cool mouth noises. Kevin went as far the other day as blowing a raspberry on his tummy. We found out raspberries are the worst mouth noises. He had his mad on for 2 days. Do not tell me they have 5 minute memories, I will argue.
2. Potty time - This has many sub-quirks, all developed with great thought. First there was the "try to bring in a stick" method. You would be amazed how stealthy they can be when trying to pull off a no-no. Then there was the "try to take out a toy" method. See above. Then there's the "have to walk in circles around mommy five times or so while she stands with the leash ready, even if it's urgent" bit of fun.
3. Toaster (can substitute microwave if something yummy is present) - I/we eat lots of toast when hubby is gone. It's easier than cooking when you just want a nibble. Toast is Dex's favorite nibble. When the toaster pops, he will rise from a complete sleep to run to the cabinet and supervise the buttering of the toast. He can hear the toaster pop from the next door neighbors if need be, and will tackle you to beat you to it.
4. Cannot abide hands under the blankie - This is a new one. When you go to bed at night, you cannot and must not put your hands under the blankie. He will dig, fish, or otherwise wreak destruction to get your hands out. Once they are freed, he will position his butt end under freed hand so it can be scratched. If hand slips back under blankie, repeat. This is endless, until he is told it's night-night time, knock it off!
There are many others, too numerous to mention.
So tell me your doodle quirks! I think they're a sign of brilliant minds, with too much time on their paws.