Wednesday, October 15, 2014

A Letter From Riley

Have you heard of the book called Sorry I Pooped in Your Shoe by Jeremy Greenberg?  It's full of cute photos and letters from naughty dogs to their "pack leaders".  The subject matter of these hilarious letters ranges from grooming mishaps to pleas of "throw the ball already!"  Each letter is accompanied by a photo of the letter's canine author, and each is funnier and more adorable than the last!

Inspired by this book, Riley decided to take matters into his own hands...er, paws...and share his own letter with you...


Dear Mama,

Lots of the dogs in that book you kept laughing at called their mama "pack leader."  I am not going to call you that, because we all know who truly leads the pack around here.  Yes, me - Riley!  So I just call you Mama instead.  

Can I just tell you one thing?  When I roll over and look at you like I am looking at you in that picture, I am asking for something.  That something is a belly rub.  I don't want you to take a picture of me, and I definitely do not want to be laughed at or called "cute."  Just rub my belly, woman!

Even though we both know that I love Daddy more - I don't do a great job of hiding it, do I? - you are by far my favorite mama!  Sure, you don't give me as many belly rubs as I'd like, and you think it's funny when I am afraid of the Evil Ice Machine...but you're pretty cool otherwise.  I really like it when you sing that song that has my name in it, and you are the only one who knows how to scratch my ears properly.

One more thing, though, Mom...no more baths.  Ever.  That stuff I rolled in in the backyard smells delightful!  Don't ruin it with those awful, wet, sudsy bubbles!  And I happen to like when I get food stuck in my mustache, so no need to bother with that anymore either.  


Love,
Riley 

What would your pets say if they could write you a letter??






I'm participating in the Thoughtless Thursday Blog Hop, sponsored by Ruckus the Eskie, Owned by a Husky, and M.K. Clinton!

12 comments:

  1. Bentley has me trained to scratch on demand with his belly up. He would tell me that big is beautiful and to quit cutting him back! BOL! Cute idea and I'm sure the book is hilarious! Thanks for joining Thoughtless Thursday ♥

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    1. BOL, Riley would definitely mention the "big is beautiful" thing too...he sure does love his treats! :) Thanks for stopping by!

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  2. Cute idea! Zack has a magnificent disappointed-face when the drive-thru coffee shack is out of dog biscuits. His letter would be "Why do you tell that girl it's OK that she's out of treats?? It is definitely NOT ok! At least hand over a muffin, why else would we come here except for treats?"

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  3. Oh wow! Cool!
    My huskies would probably tell me what a silly human I am!
    Thanks for linking up with us :)
    ღ husky hugz ღ frum our pack at Love is being owned by a husky!

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  4. Well, Riley has sure told you huh?! Phoebe would say "Why do you ever even bother to look at or pay attention to anyone else on the planet when you know darn well the entire universe revolves around me. ME. And did I mention, ME!?
    Love & Biscuits,
    Cathy, PHOEBE, & Isis
    www.dogsluvusandweluvthem.blogspot.com

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  5. I often wonder what Veruca and Ava would say. Veruca would say something like "Please leave me in the back yard all day today" and Ava would say "Please take me with you". But the would both say, "Can't we have another snack please"

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  6. Riley is so cute! That's a great letter and the book sounds hilarious!

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  7. Riley is adorable!! Daisy's letter would say, "Why do you ever have to go out when you have me here to cuddle with??" :)

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    1. Haha! That would be what Riley would say to his dad. He is OBSESSED with my husband. He only snuggles with me when there's no one better around :) Thanks for stopping by <3

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  8. Riley is so cute, it would be hard not to snap a photo all the time. I'm pretty sure Laika would agree with the no bath clause - just today she got ahead of me on our trail walk and I could see her rolling around in something - a dead vole. Of course. It's always something dead or poop. Dog's are weird and gross, but we love them anyways.

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  9. That is too funny. Riley, you are adorable. We can't blame your mom for wanting to take pictures of you and calling you cute when you turn over like that. It's what our mom would do too. Guess it's a mom thing ;)

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