When we took our arctic trip to Florida a couple of weeks ago, we made arrangements for a house/dogsitter to care for Lucy and to make sure our DVR didn’t miss any episodes of Spongebob. When I told them about it, Christian and Max were very hesitant about this arrangement. They wanted to know the dogsitter’s credentials and asked for a list of personal and professional references. I spent several minutes trying to convince them that Lucy would not starve to death, run away, or be sold on the miniature Dachsund black market while we were away. They were not convinced.
The morning before we left, Max appeared at my side with a paper and pen. “I need to make a list of things to tell Lucy’s babysitter.” He spent several minutes numbering (in bubble numbers, no less) his paper from 1-14 and then added number 100 just for good measure. He then asked me to be his scribe for his very detailed instructions as shown here.
Just in case you can’t read the shrunken version I scanned in, here is the list exactly as dictated by Max:
1. Feed her water and dog food.
2. Play with her.
3. Snuggle with her.
4. Let her go potty.
(Number 5 is hard to write in bubble form, so please excuse the two “Oops” versions.)
5. Watch a show with her.
6. Pat her.
7. Play a game with her.
8. Pretend she’s on a race car.
9. Brush her teeth.
10. Draw something with her.
11. Activities.
12. Play ball with her.
13. You shouldn’t give her people food.
14. Pretend she’s on a jet.
100. Read a storybook to her.
Yes, that should cover it. Don’t you think?
What a good dog parent he already is! I especially like #8 and #14. Most people don’t realize how important those are in the care of their dogs. I see his future as a pet care advocate.
Pretend she’s on a jet, huh?
He is so awesome. I think “activities” is my favorite.
So cute. What a clever little boy. It is amazing to see what they come up with.
i feel jipped caring for my brother’s dogs.
he never leaves me a cool list like this.
He is so creative. This list reminds me of something that would be in a Wes Anderson movie, which is a good thing.
I wish I had him as my list maker!
I miss Max and all of you!!! Thank him for the dog card. It looks just like Lucy.
Dad
That is so cute! I wish I would have had a note like this when I was babysitting. haha.
oh PS. I was reading an article in the Daily Herald and saw that you were in it. Seriously So Blessed is one of the funniest blogs. Your quote was great!
I hope all is well!
Max is the BEST!!!
All of those things would be on my list of things to do with MAX if I were there! Except, I would give him people food, and wouldn’t give him the dog’s food, and I would also add playing lots of video games to the list!! (I have been brushing up, so I look like I know what I am doing!)
Love You All!
Ahhhh, your kids totally love her! The list was so cute!
So Max. So meltingly funny and sweet.
I expect a scanned image of any and all drawings created by Lucy.
I miss Max – mostly because of #8 and 14.
and when were you quoted in the Daily Herald? I need more info on that.
Ohhh that Max is a keeper!
He sure knows what a dog loves.