So, mama came home yesterday afternoon from the store that smells like food, and she said “Doodlebug, I got you some sweet potatoes!”
And of course I knew that when mama said that, she meant she was gonna put them in the cabinet and cut some of them into chunks and put them in the big bowl with some water and put it on top of the fire-maker in the kitchen. Then after the kitchen was nice and humid and smelling of sweet potato yumminess, they would be ready and mama would put a little slice into a bowl of ice for each of us and let us have a nice snack. And the rest she would save for Doodlebug’s breakfasts and dinners.
But I guess Doodlebug doesn’t know that’s the way it works.
Here’s what went down.
Mama set the bag of sweet potatoes on the floor in the kitchen and took to her forever-task of moving things around on the counters and putting her hands in the water. Doodlebug walked over to say “Hi mama!”
Then he sniffed the air, and thought to himself: “Whoa. Sweet potatoes. My favorite.”
And then when mama didn’t pay him any attention, he thought to himself: “Don’t mind if I do!”
And he did!
Silly Dude. The craziest part was that instead of yelling, hollering, and screaming, mama was just laughing and going snap snap with her camera, like it was funny, instead of a Very Serious Crime. Mama, what gives?
So Doodlebug ran over to his favorite snacking spot and had himself a big ol’ party with his booty.
Then mama finally told him that stealing sweet potatoes was not polite, and he looked at her like: “Who, me?“
And then she made him clean it all up while I sat nearby and snickered under my breath. The poor, silly Doodlebug just hasn’t learned a thing about sneakiness from me yet!
Love and a Six-Foot Leash 
Adorbs!
My Emma is the same way. Sometimes the love of a sweet potato can make a pup forget their manners. haha
I love this post!!! 🙂 an excellent one!
What a great way to start the day by reading about the shenanigans of the Chickerdoodle team!
Look at that Doodlebug face in the 2nd to last picture!
Reggie loves sweet potato. I mash it and put it in his Kong and then freeze it.
I got that idea from you and it’s turned out to be a big hit!
Heheh What a cheeky Doodle
So cute! Love the photos.
Too cute! Our dogs also enjoy sweet taters in any form, especially straight from the garden.
Soooo adorable!! 🙂
BOL silly kid. They taste better cooked
Benny & Lily
Life is never dull with you two boys in the house!! Keep your mama laughing!!
Have you ever seen this? http://littera-abactor.livejournal.com/7748.html I was immediately reminded of it with yesterday’s “thief” photos
I was just going to post that, too!
Aww… that’s the best “Who me” face!?!!
Hilarious! – the Dude has something yet to learn from Chick but he lives and eats on his own terms :). Too cute. Hmmm….think I’ll pick up some sweet potatoes at the market tomorrow for the herd.
so sweet! the pictures are expressive stories in themselves!
While I know the value of being a good dog most of the time….I can’t help but quietly cheer for the dude making sure he still has time for mischief now and again!
Hey, at least it was good for him lol! Look at that face, now come on, how long were you really mad at him?
My yellow lab George once took one outta my shopping bag and chowed it down! Too funny!
I bet the sweet potato was saying to Dude, “eat me, eat me” = )
It’s so funny when our furry ones end up stealing something, especially because it rarely happens. But I can’t count the times Tommy takes stuff out of the recycling box, to shred them for me = )
~ L.
the expression on Chic’s face in the first photo is perfection. It says it all.
LOVE IT, LOVE IT! I am rolling on the floor laughing right now! Glad Mommy grabbed the camera as these are hilarious! I have been known to grab the Success Rice box and run around the house with it (with the rice still in the box too)! Then my Mommy catches me!
Who would have thought that sweet potatoes would be a favourite! What a classic!
Great photos 🙂
Caught in the act! This is why I love dogs – they are usually so good at minding their manners, but it is so cute to see them act on their own accord. When it is harmless antics like this, you just can’t help but be charmed by their sneakiness.
BTW, you’ve inspired another foster parent. Despite having three of my own, we decided to take another in. Ours are all seniors, and we’ve developed a huge soft spot for older dogs. I feel like I’ve found my mission in life to help senior dogs become loved and appreciated – they make wonderful companions. http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/23427612
Sweet potatoes…would never thought that would be fave for dogs…but then not all dogs are Dude and Chick! Give them some love from one of their VA fans! Bentley says hello!
Absolutely hilarious, adorable, and charming! I love stories like this. 🙂
How could you ever be mad at a face like that!?
Aww thats gold 😉 just had to share on facey 😉
Who me? I wasn’t even in the room! (I know that look…and line!) Great post.
I used to have adog with american staffy in her…she would do this with carrots. Your series of photos to capture the moment is HILARIOUS by the way, your doggies are just the cutest things.
Oh and just wanted to let you know I had to vote my top 15 blogs for one of those bloggy awards. Yours was one of them if you would like to see the post here is the link cheers Kel x
http://kelsgonebush.com/2012/07/08/ooooh-my-first-blog-award/
Love your blog! Great job capturing the zaniness of living with dogs (and rescues)!
Stella also loves her some raw sweet potato. Sometimes when dogs are naughtiest is when they are the cutest.
Our pittie did this with an apple. We set the groceries down, and then I said “Didn’t we buy TWO apples?” which is when we heard “crunch, crunch, crunch”.
Then the other day we came home and out Pom mix greeted us with a cherry tomato in her mouth. Turns out she’d hopped onto a chair, and then onto the dining table, where she helped herself to a bowl that had contained about two cups worth.
Lovelyy :))) Adorable, i love your blog and dogs 🙂
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