On Sunday my son informed me Big M stinks.
I agreed. The only way to resolve this situation was to brush him. You have seen my dog right?
In case you have not:
Brushing him is hard work. It takes forever and you are never done. It takes strength. Patience. Unfortunately the dog has strength and I have patience. It would be better if that was reversed. And Little J, well he has neither.
But to my surprise he suggested we go and brush the dog. Probably because his bedtime was approaching. Not that I minded.
We pinned Big M down on the back porch and each holding a detangler brush we tackled opposite sides of dog.
A while later we had two bags full of hair, three doggy treats less and a dog on the run.
Little J: Mommy I think we should do something with this hair.
Me: Not sure you can recycle dog hair.
Little J: No, we should use it to make a sweater.
Me: ?!??
Little J: You know, like llama hair.
Me: I know. But we don’t know how to spin it into yarn.
Little J: Maybe we can find someone who can. Then sell them the hair.
Me: Where would we go about looking for someone like that?
Little J: Your computer.
Me: And then?
Little J: We keep making our dog fancy. Then we sell the hair and they make sweaters. People are warm, I get new toys and my dog smells nice.
Guess that is what you call a win-win situation.
Disclaimer: I have absolutely no idea how my son knew about hair, yarn and sweater making. But I found this:
Anyone needs some fur?!
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Twitter: ltlindian
oh gosh, that is priceless! Did he actually say “win/win situation”?? smart kid!
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Twitter: corp2domestic
Now that’s what I call a smart little boy!
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leave it out for the birds to make a nest with
That’s an eagle nest material for sure!
Twitter: AlisonSWLee
If wearing a Big M hair sweater is the only way I can get close to him, I’ll take it.
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Haha this gave me a good laugh! Too funny!
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Twitter: Rsimplelives
Is he reading behind your back? Sneaky boy!
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It’s so rare that I really ‘laugh out loud’, but this cracked me up! That little J knew the dog needed to be brushed and then knew what to do with all the hair is remarkable! He is wise beyond his years–know that’s a cliche, but he is! Who knew? That you could knit a sweater from your dog’s hair? I too had a dog that I brushed a sack a week out of–especially in the summer when all his undercoat came out and he looked like he’d lost 10 pounds! I always wished there was something that could be done with all that soft warm hair, Someone figured out that you could, and it seems so simple and logical. You hit another one out of the park island girl–love this so much!
Thank you so much Cindy. I love your company. Isn’t it amazing how much smaller dogs look after a good brushing
Twitter: babspinfrance
He is going to make a great business man one day! He is wise beyond his years.
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Twitter: myhonestanswer
That is the most hilarious thing I’ve read in ages. Not just the conversation with your son, but then finding that book? OMG, it’s just too funny!
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Hahaha!!! I’m not sure I would buy a sweater made of dog hair, but it is a very creative idea!!
xo
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Twitter: GisSilent
It’s not just that he knew about knitting hair, it’s that he actually referenced llama hair. HE. IS. AMAZING. The thing is, you brushed the stinky hair…
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Twitter: stampingrules
He’s a crack-up – he ALMOST makes me want to buy a dog hair sweater, just so he can have a new toy!
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Oh my goodness, how clever! I just saw an episode of Dirty Jobs where they were making yarn (or whatever you’d call it) out of llama fur. The woman was saying she could even make yarn out of her own hair. lol I guess there’s a use for everything!
Such a smart boy! How does he come up with these things? Wow- brushing Big M is quite the undertaking.. Is he extra handsome now?
He was for 2.3 hours
But kiddo said to me tonight we should brush him again. I think he is serious about this plan of his!
Twitter: cyu888
This is beyond awesome. I love the business ideas kids come up with. And I love M. That’s all.
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Twitter: normalmomally
That is one creative little mind! Always thinking.
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Twitter: archaeolemur
I love it! Maybe he has been looking for the Knitting with Dog Hair book when you weren’t looking. I think it’s awesome that he knew you could do that.
So… are you going to?
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Twitter: MarinkaNYC
that is hysterical. Please don’t let his dream die!
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Genius!!
Twitter: Mytimeasmom
This is slightly creepy but also I’m very proud of him.
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Smartest kid, ever! And I used to complain about brushing our 12lb mini-poodles….
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Twitter: batcrapcrazy
I love seeing pictures of your dog. It reminds me so much of my sister’s Newfoundland. Dixie was gigantic. I swear she was half horse!
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Twitter: Lilahbility
LOL, I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: smart kid!
Also, we received a gag gift at Christmas (at least I hope it was meant as a gag gift) of a book called “Crafting with Cat Hair!”
Is that what keeps Lilah so happy and busy?!
Twitter: jennwrites
Your boy is brilliant! Your amazingly gorgeous Newfie makes me miss my St. Bernards. I love big dogs, and I just want to bury my head in his fur.
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It’s a bit stinky but I understand your wishes
Twitter: mama_andthecity
but from waaaaay far away. LOL
LEt’s just say I’m glad I don’t have a dog. I can still enjoy yours
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That is spectacular. Sign me up for some leg warmers. Ellen
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Twitter: JenAnnHall
I’m a little late, but wanted you to know I LOLed at this! That kid of yours….
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What about using it to make toupèes?
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You took this to a whole new level. Love it!!
Fur is great for composting…
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Ha! Simply adorable. It sounds like little J is a pretty smart cookie
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As always, I can only say that your son is very clever!))
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Your dog is gorgeous!
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