Henry Dog

Henry has two loveys: his paci and his Henry Dog or "puppy". He's had his puppy since he was a newborn; Grammum had Evalyn open it at Christmas just before he was born. As he got older he bonded with this cheerful yellow dog in a very sweet way. He lights up with a grin when he sees it, cuddles up with it for nap time, and "talks" to it in his own little way. When he wakes up he likes to take it with him when he leaves his crib.


As with most loveys, it is difficult to get them washed. I'd been saying for months that I need to wash it but never got around to it. Well, Monday in the late afternoon Henry Dog ended up outside in the wading pool. Decision was made. Bath time for the puppy. While Matt took the kids for a quick errand I added some laundry soap to the bathroom sink for a quick wash-up. I was shocked! The water turned very very brown! I knew he was dirty but since he's not an outside toy I didn't think he was THAT dirty! So I snapped a picture for evidence.

After a few thorough rinses I stuffed him in a pillowcase and in the dryer with some towels. He and was dry in time for a slightly later bedtime. Whew! Too bad I didn't take a Before picture, it would've been more impressive!