FaithManor Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 I went shopping this afternoon. Dh and the boys decided they could help me "spring clean" by dusting under the bed. Our bed is a pain in the rear for me to move so it's not too often that I clean underneath there and there are some killer dust bunnies for certain. So, their brilliant plan....Lewis, the 7 month old cocker spaniel dog just fits under the bed when he crawls on his belly. Being the geniuses that they are, they oiled his belly with almond oil and kept tossing his stuffed animal toy underneath so he'd crawl under, retrieve it, and return. They kept varying the location of the toss so that they would pretty much cover the whole territory. Then they patted themselves on the back for "house cleaning" while having fun. Of course, I came home and found a dog with a disgusting underbelly and everyone staring at me, "What, you mean he needs a bath????" I'm pretty certain my brain had some fits and spasms. I did accuse dh of being brain damaged.:glare: I think it's time for grad school and I'm certain this means I need to live far from home. Faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmasmommy Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Oh my! I hope you have wood floors. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 :smilielol5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annlaura Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 :lol: Oh my goodness! What a lucky woman you are! :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newlifemom Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simka2 Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 :smilielol5::eek::thumbup::willy_nilly::banghead: That like "stupid pet tricks" and "stupid human tricks combined! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLG Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Very creative housekeeping! Thanks for the laugh!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bry's-gal Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 :lol::lol::lol::lol: I can see my husband trying that one- if we had a dog!!!! Thanks for the laugh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Oh my... :lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 :lol: My dh will often tell my boys "Don't do anything I wouldn't do." They'll correct him and say "Don't you mean 'don't do anything MOM wouldn't do?'". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belacqua Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 To paraphrase Douglas Adams, 10 out of 10 for creative thinking, minus several million for good sense. But is the floor clean? :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted May 3, 2011 Author Share Posted May 3, 2011 Yes, we have hardwood floors. Yes, the floor is clean. No, the dog was not clean and I had to sink to s state of "berserk" in order to convince them that my ire will not be assuaged until the dog is properly bathed. I will NEVER understand the male mind.....totally, completely, and utterly warped by testosterone I guess. Faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simka2 Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 My dh say's, "That is ingenious!!!!" He's quite impressed. :svengo: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenCat Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 :lol::lol::lol: spewing liquid out of my mouth:lol::lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tearose Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 My dh say's, "That is ingenious!!!!" He's quite impressed. :svengo: My DH's response was the same: "I think it's a great idea! Of course I'd do that!." I had to tell him that, no, he will not do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Ummm. . . maybe I have too much testosterone or perhaps I'm just lazy, because I think it's a brilliant idea! Too bad I have carpet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pqr Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 That is a really good idea!!!! See it takes a man to come up with something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Inna* Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Ummm. . . maybe I have too much testosterone or perhaps I'm just lazy, because I think it's a brilliant idea! Too bad I have carpet. :iagree: :lol::lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeannie in NJ Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 I was actually eating almonds when I read your post and almost choking on them. Your post has to be one of the funniest things I have read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faithseed Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Quickly closing this before my "boys" get an idea!!!! :auto: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4everHis Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 My DH's response was the same: "I think it's a great idea! Of course I'd do that!." I had to tell him that, no, he will not do that. My dh and two oldest son's agreed. . . thankfully we don't have a dog!:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Could be worse...they could have generated static electricity and set fire to the bunnies under the bed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarlaS Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Ummm. . . maybe I have too much testosterone or perhaps I'm just lazy, because I think it's a brilliant idea! Too bad I have carpet. :iagree: Can I borrow your dog? One of mine's too big to fit under beds & the other one is just a baby & hasn't learned to chase a ball yet. :tongue_smilie: ETA: I'll even wash him when I'm done. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntPol Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 My dh say's, "That is ingenious!!!!" He's quite impressed. :svengo: Mine had same opinion. I said it's great as long as you wash the dog afterward and he replied, "Why should he wash the dog, he cleaned under the bed?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vettechmomof2 Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 my husband just read this and stated it was a brilliant idea. I told him I would probably kill him if he did something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisamarie Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 That's one way to clean a floor. :lol::lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cin Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 My kids better never get under my bed. That's where the TeA Accessories are!!! Heck, DH might not even know what all's under there!!! :eek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brown4girls Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Thanks for the laugh! I think your boys are pretty clever! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Could be worse...they could have generated static electricity and set fire to the bunnies under the bed... :lol::lol::lol: Could you imagine coming home to THAT? Luuuucy, you have some 'splaining to do...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeekingSimplicity Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 ROFL!!! necessity is the mother of invention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglei Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 :smilielol5::smilielol5::smilielol5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted May 3, 2011 Author Share Posted May 3, 2011 Imp is absolutely right! I need to see this from the bigger picture. I have frequently referred to as "Thor, who makes fire". He could have thought of some way to clean under the bed that included matches, flame throwers, and multiply flammable chemicals. :D Faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerkaza Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Sounds like something out of a sitcom! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Imp is absolutely right! I need to see this from the bigger picture. I have frequently referred to as "Thor, who makes fire". He could have thought of some way to clean under the bed that included matches, flame throwers, and multiply flammable chemicals. :D Faith See? Perspective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joysworld Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Ummm. . . maybe I have too much testosterone or perhaps I'm just lazy, because I think it's a brilliant idea! Too bad I have carpet. :iagree:At first, I thought the OP was so mad because she had carpet. Now that I know she has wood floors, I'm thinking her boys had the right idea:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvasMom Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! I called dh in and read it to him. Clearly, he and ds have some competition. lol! Too funny!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom4him Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 :lol::lol: I just couldn't help it! :lol::lol: I have this visual.:lol::lol: Te he he he :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Priceless and hysterical! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlsdMama Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 The fine line between genius and impaired. That's hilarious. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlessedMom Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 :) :) :) :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllBoys Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 I have four boys and I am sad to say I can totally see this happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutor Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 My response: [hysterical laughter] That's so wrong. Dh's response: [hysterical laughter] That's fantastic! Men. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirch Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 :lol::lol: Well, at least you know they have no problems with thinking outside the box and creative problem solving! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 (edited) Yes, we have hardwood floors. Yes, the floor is clean. No, the dog was not clean and I had to sink to s state of "berserk" in order to convince them that my ire will not be assuaged until the dog is properly bathed. I will NEVER understand the male mind.....totally, completely, and utterly warped by testosterone I guess. Faith I hate to break it to you but the oil on the floor will now attact dirt so that next time they will have to clean up an oily, dirty mess, much like the underside of your dog now. Don't ask me how I know. My relations were not so creative but the results were the same. Edited May 4, 2011 by KidsHappen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abigail4476 Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 That. Is. Hilarious. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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