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TeresaM · 10-05-2009, 07:53 AM

All the kids got baths this weekend. I usually spread it out because it kills my back to wash all 3 on the same day, but DH's son said he'd do Boo which really helped. So he is washing Boo & I washed Gracie Ruth on Sat. Sun morning before church I get the towels, shampoo, conditioner...etc out and started running the water so that it would get warm. Boo and G take one look at what's going on and high tail it to the living room and curl up together, making themselves as tiny as they can in the corner of the couch. They won't even look directly at me when I walk in to see what they are up to. They just cut there eyes quickly in my direction to see who's going to be snatched up and plunked down into the dreaded water chamber of horror. They look like a couple of fawns, hiding in the woods. Body, head, ears smashed as flat as can be. The dark bodies camouflaged by the brown leather couch. But Yogi, bless my little boys heart, is standing in the middle of the room happily looking at me. I say, "Yogi, come here sweetie, it's time for your bath." "Ok Momma, I wuv you, here I come, what's a bath? can I bring my toy? pick me up Momma, I wuv you sooo much." sigh...I felt so horrible knowing in just a second he was not going to be happy with his Momma.

I took him into the kitchen and start to lower him into the sink of warm water and his eyes started bugging out and he stuck his feet straight out to avoid the water. When he saw that wasn't going to work, he pulled them into his body as tight as he could. Finally he realized he had to put them down in order to keep his body out of the water. Poor Yogi Bartholomew Bear...about the only thing that he really hates is getting his feet wet.

But he manned up and stood there like a good boy and let me bathe him. All interest in his toy was lost, no amount of coaxing to play with it would distract him from the horrible fact that...his...feet...where...wet... DH came into the kitchen just as we were almost finished and told him what a good boy he was being to stand there so quietly. "Poppa, tell Momma I'm clean enough and to stop, pleaseokthankyou."

Finally done and wrapped up snugly in a towel off to the bathroom we head to be dried. After it was all said and done, I pick him up and ask, "Yogi, do you still love your Momma?" My good little boy replied, "Yes Momma, I wuv you, but please don't do that to me again, ok?" He gives me a quick kiss on the nose and a little hug then off he goes to tell big sis & bro the harrowing experience he just 'barely' lived through. At some point I'm thinking he's going to understand what the word 'bath' means and will run and hide with the other 2.

But for now, my sweet boy is the only one that comes when I call them for their bath time.

BonBon · 10-05-2009, 07:59 AM

Yogi, since your momma is so mean, you wanna come stay with me?

He wouldn't like it any better here. This weekend was bath time for all five of mine. Poor little Tate hasn't learned what it means when mommy starts running the water and bringing bath towels into the kitchen. The poor fella gets suckered into being first every time. I nearly couldn't catch Murphy for his bath - he's getting too smart for his mom.

LDandPasquale · 10-05-2009, 08:03 AM

Awwwe what a sweet story. You should write a novel on your yorkies....i really enjoyed reading that!

itzzbarb · 10-05-2009, 08:04 AM

What a cute story. As I was reading, I could see my 2 doing the same things. lol

TeresaM · 10-05-2009, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by bonbon

Yogi, since your momma is so mean, you wanna come stay with me?

He wouldn't like it any better here. This weekend was bath time for all five of mine. Poor little Tate hasn't learned what it means when mommy starts running the water and bringing bath towels into the kitchen. The poor fella gets suckered into being first every time. I nearly couldn't catch Murphy for his bath - he's getting too smart for his mom.

No fanks, BonBon, it's hard enough to find a lap to sit n now wif just Gwacie Woof n Boo. Youz gotz 5 doggies!

Iz never getz lap time there. xoxo Yogi

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Originally Posted by LDandPasquale

Awwwe what a sweet story. You should write a novel on your yorkies....i really enjoyed reading that!

Iz tellingz my Momma that she should writez a book aboutz mez too, butz she said it would take away from our cuddle timez so Iz told her to forget that! xoxo Yogi

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Originally Posted by itzzbarb

What a cute story. As I was reading, I could see my 2 doing the same things. lol

Youz should getz a 3rd doggie...like mez...then youz alwayz has one that will come for da bafs. xoxo Yogi

harleyyorkie · 10-05-2009, 10:56 AM

What a cute story, as I was reading, I was picturing my five on bath day. Harley, the oldest one runs outside and hides as soon as he see "the dreaded green towel". Scooter (1/ 1/2) knows and he cowers in the corner, Rita (6 yrs old) has a bad leg (slight LP) and can't run too fast, good for me, she's usually my first "volunteer", LOl. Bandit & Peanut are the new puppies and so far can't put two & two together yet (attention span of a gnat) so they usually get 2nd & 3thd place. What's funny is while they are shaking & trembling in the sink, convinced Mommy is going to drown them, as soon as they get out, they are running around all happy! Is it because they are happy to be clean or happy to be alive and not drowned!

Lou · 10-05-2009, 11:03 AM

I too enjoyed reading a bath time story! LOL
What do they do when they see the grooming tools of torture! And the implements of destruction - the nail clippers!

mscat · 10-05-2009, 11:07 AM

that was a great story!
My Suzi, as soon as she sees the hair brush it is all over. Hides , just to be brushed. I have to get help from my son to go and get her. I know Suzi is so smart.
It is as if she knows what i am up to , before I can even start. Suzi like s the water though, goodness she use to play in her water bowl as a puppy. But, now, anytime Suzi senses that MOM is up to no good , she is off , hiding .

TeresaM · 10-05-2009, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by harleyyorkie

What a cute story, as I was reading, I was picturing my five on bath day. Harley, the oldest one runs outside and hides as soon as he see "the dreaded green towel". Scooter (1/ 1/2) knows and he cowers in the corner, Rita (6 yrs old) has a bad leg (slight LP) and can't run too fast, good for me, she's usually my first "volunteer", LOl. Bandit & Peanut are the new puppies and so far can't put two & two together yet (attention span of a gnat) so they usually get 2nd & 3thd place. What's funny is while they are shaking & trembling in the sink, convinced Mommy is going to drown them, as soon as they get out, they are running around all happy! Is it because they are happy to be clean or happy to be alive and not drowned!

Oh happy to be alive and not drowned...FOR SURE!!!

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Originally Posted by Lou

I too enjoyed reading a bath time story! LOL
What do they do when they see the grooming tools of torture! And the implements of destruction - the nail clippers!

We go to a fabulous groomer...she gets to torture them...I get to 'rescue' them. Funny thing tho, they stand really good for her, with me they are total wiggle worms.

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Originally Posted by mscat

that was a great story!
My Suzi, as soon as she sees the hair brush it is all over. Hides , just to be brushed. I have to get help from my son to go and get her. I know Suzi is so smart.
It is as if she knows what i am up to , before I can even start. Suzi like s the water though, goodness she use to play in her water bowl as a puppy. But, now, anytime Suzi senses that MOM is up to no good , she is off , hiding .

They all get a very resigned look when the brush/comb come out, and will walk reluctantly to me. I've hopes that some day their reaction to baths will be the same. Well...I can hope

ladyjane · 10-06-2009, 06:37 PM

What an adorable story! Your pups are so lucky to have such a loving family!

This story made my night!

Doodlebug · 10-06-2009, 06:47 PM

hahaha...I loved reading your story. It could have been a story of my "Bear". I learned to give him the first bath because if I bathe Daisy first, Teddy Bear dissappears under the bed for the rest of the day. Daisy on the other hand loves her bath and will scratch at the bathroom door while Teddy gets his bath. She wants me to take Teddy out of the tub and give her a bath. She loves her bath. Go figure.

Hotel4Yorkies · 10-06-2009, 08:36 PM

What a cute story! You said it so well....I could see my furbutts doing the same thing! They run when they hear the bath water running. Funny thing is though, once I'm in the tub they know they are safe and come and watch me take my bath. These little toots are pretty darn smart!

miikah rae · 10-06-2009, 09:05 PM

Just toooooo cute. I enjoyed it

my furbutt gets a bath tomorrow but shhh dont tell her

tortoisekeeper · 10-07-2009, 07:29 AM

My Jack follows me everywhere, but if I go into the bath room he waits at the door LOL He hates bath time and being brushed. Ceci and Angel come running when you say "who wants a brush" but are not very happy with bath time.

Sweet Apple · 10-07-2009, 07:29 AM

Very cute, and well told story I was worn out at the end of it 'though lol...I only have one to bathe, and I only do it every two weeks, because I always think it's such a chore...lol...However, when it's over, I think "that wasn't so bad"!! And here you have almost 1/2 dozen to do...However, if you have any spare time, you should either be story-telling, at the library, or writing a children's book...With all the money you can make on your book, your "assistant" could bathe the dogs

10-05-2009, 07:53 AM	#1
TeresaM Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: TX Posts: 3,358	DH tells me I better stop torturing the kids or else... All the kids got baths this weekend. I usually spread it out because it kills my back to wash all 3 on the same day, but DH's son said he'd do Boo which really helped. So he is washing Boo & I washed Gracie Ruth on Sat. Sun morning before church I get the towels, shampoo, conditioner...etc out and started running the water so that it would get warm. Boo and G take one look at what's going on and high tail it to the living room and curl up together, making themselves as tiny as they can in the corner of the couch. They won't even look directly at me when I walk in to see what they are up to. They just cut there eyes quickly in my direction to see who's going to be snatched up and plunked down into the dreaded water chamber of horror. They look like a couple of fawns, hiding in the woods. Body, head, ears smashed as flat as can be. The dark bodies camouflaged by the brown leather couch. But Yogi, bless my little boys heart, is standing in the middle of the room happily looking at me. I say, "Yogi, come here sweetie, it's time for your bath." "Ok Momma, I wuv you, here I come, what's a bath? can I bring my toy? pick me up Momma, I wuv you sooo much." sigh...I felt so horrible knowing in just a second he was not going to be happy with his Momma. I took him into the kitchen and start to lower him into the sink of warm water and his eyes started bugging out and he stuck his feet straight out to avoid the water. When he saw that wasn't going to work, he pulled them into his body as tight as he could. Finally he realized he had to put them down in order to keep his body out of the water. Poor Yogi Bartholomew Bear...about the only thing that he really hates is getting his feet wet. But he manned up and stood there like a good boy and let me bathe him. All interest in his toy was lost, no amount of coaxing to play with it would distract him from the horrible fact that...his...feet...where...wet... DH came into the kitchen just as we were almost finished and told him what a good boy he was being to stand there so quietly. "Poppa, tell Momma I'm clean enough and to stop, pleaseokthankyou." Finally done and wrapped up snugly in a towel off to the bathroom we head to be dried. After it was all said and done, I pick him up and ask, "Yogi, do you still love your Momma?" My good little boy replied, "Yes Momma, I wuv you, but please don't do that to me again, ok?" He gives me a quick kiss on the nose and a little hug then off he goes to tell big sis & bro the harrowing experience he just 'barely' lived through. At some point I'm thinking he's going to understand what the word 'bath' means and will run and hide with the other 2. But for now, my sweet boy is the only one that comes when I call them for their bath time. __________________ If you think dogs can't count, put 3 biscuits in your pocket, then give him only 2. Gracie Ruth & Boo & Yogi & RIP Annie B. & Bonnie Lane

10-05-2009, 07:59 AM	#2
BonBon Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: With my yorkies Posts: 10,350	Yogi, since your momma is so mean, you wanna come stay with me? He wouldn't like it any better here. This weekend was bath time for all five of mine. Poor little Tate hasn't learned what it means when mommy starts running the water and bringing bath towels into the kitchen. The poor fella gets suckered into being first every time. I nearly couldn't catch Murphy for his bath - he's getting too smart for his mom. __________________ He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion. -- Author Unknown

10-05-2009, 08:03 AM	#3
LDandPasquale YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Massachusetts/Florida Posts: 2,614	Awwwe what a sweet story. You should write a novel on your yorkies....i really enjoyed reading that! __________________ LD that's me and Pasquale "If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving is definitely not for you!"

10-05-2009, 08:04 AM	#4
itzzbarb YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 553	What a cute story. As I was reading, I could see my 2 doing the same things. lol __________________ Andy Jillie

10-05-2009, 10:56 AM	#6
harleyyorkie Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sunny South Posts: 470	bathe time What a cute story, as I was reading, I was picturing my five on bath day. Harley, the oldest one runs outside and hides as soon as he see "the dreaded green towel". Scooter (1/ 1/2) knows and he cowers in the corner, Rita (6 yrs old) has a bad leg (slight LP) and can't run too fast, good for me, she's usually my first "volunteer", LOl. Bandit & Peanut are the new puppies and so far can't put two & two together yet (attention span of a gnat) so they usually get 2nd & 3thd place. What's funny is while they are shaking & trembling in the sink, convinced Mommy is going to drown them, as soon as they get out, they are running around all happy! Is it because they are happy to be clean or happy to be alive and not drowned! __________________ Elizabeth Harley Rita Scooter Bandit Peanut

10-05-2009, 11:03 AM	#7
Lou Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: A little town south of Chicago Posts: 4,525	I too enjoyed reading a bath time story! LOL What do they do when they see the grooming tools of torture! And the implements of destruction - the nail clippers! __________________ http://www.its-a-yorkie-thing.com Gracie Skeeter Adie Tyler

10-05-2009, 11:07 AM	#8
mscat YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 4,895	that was a great story! My Suzi, as soon as she sees the hair brush it is all over. Hides , just to be brushed. I have to get help from my son to go and get her. I know Suzi is so smart. It is as if she knows what i am up to , before I can even start. Suzi like s the water though, goodness she use to play in her water bowl as a puppy. But, now, anytime Suzi senses that MOM is up to no good , she is off , hiding . __________________ "No matter how little money & how few possessions, you own, having a dog makes you rich."

10-06-2009, 06:37 PM	#10
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,471	What an adorable story! Your pups are so lucky to have such a loving family! This story made my night! __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

10-06-2009, 06:47 PM	#11
Doodlebug ♥Love My Puppies!♥ Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: US Posts: 5,786	hahaha...I loved reading your story. It could have been a story of my "Bear". I learned to give him the first bath because if I bathe Daisy first, Teddy Bear dissappears under the bed for the rest of the day. Daisy on the other hand loves her bath and will scratch at the bathroom door while Teddy gets his bath. She wants me to take Teddy out of the tub and give her a bath. She loves her bath. Go figure. __________________ RIP My Sweet Darling Angel Daisy 08/09/03 - 10/02/15, RIP My Sweet Baby Boy Teddy Bear 02/01/04 - 02/11/16 Photos HERE

10-06-2009, 08:36 PM	#12
Hotel4Yorkies Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 315	What a cute story! You said it so well....I could see my furbutts doing the same thing! They run when they hear the bath water running. Funny thing is though, once I'm in the tub they know they are safe and come and watch me take my bath. These little toots are pretty darn smart! __________________ Mom to Harley & Pixie RIP Priscilla 8/1/09 www.OKYorkieRescue.org

10-06-2009, 09:05 PM	#13
miikah rae Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: ny Posts: 122	Just toooooo cute. I enjoyed it my furbutt gets a bath tomorrow but shhh dont tell her __________________ Auti & I:

10-07-2009, 07:29 AM	#14
tortoisekeeper Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Metairie Louisisna Posts: 1,088	My Jack follows me everywhere, but if I go into the bath room he waits at the door LOL He hates bath time and being brushed. Ceci and Angel come running when you say "who wants a brush" but are not very happy with bath time. __________________ Betty and the 4 Brats! Wanna Yorkie Cave? Click Here!

10-07-2009, 07:29 AM	#15
Sweet Apple Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, Texas USA Posts: 2,473	Very cute, and well told story I was worn out at the end of it 'though lol...I only have one to bathe, and I only do it every two weeks, because I always think it's such a chore...lol...However, when it's over, I think "that wasn't so bad"!! And here you have almost 1/2 dozen to do...However, if you have any spare time, you should either be story-telling, at the library, or writing a children's book...With all the money you can make on your book, your "assistant" could bathe the dogs