I’m blessed to have been able to stay home with Madeline for 6 weeks and then work from home with her for an additional 6 weeks. I say blessed because, unfortunately we live in a country with a huge lack in paid family leave. But that being said this post was not meant to be political.
I have noticed though that while I’m home with the baby and the dog, Bruce Wayne usually comes last. It’s sad but true. One night while waiting for Madeline to fall asleep and snuggling Bruce, I was feeling guilty as he looked up with his sad puppy dog eyes. Knowing it’s still too cold to take both of them out for a walk I thought I would find another way to keep Bruce entertained. Thank you Pinterest!
Bruce has two Kong toys but he never was super interested, even when I put treats in. But if there is one thing Bruce loves above all else- it’s peanut butter. He’s a sucker for it. But the thought of giving him a Kong full of straight peanut butter seems unhealthy and it wouldn’t last long. So I came up with an idea. I would stuff it with a mixture!
The mad scientist in me pulled out this:
A banana, peanut butter, and small dog treats. I used 1 tablespoon of peanut butter and half a banana mashed together. Then layered it in the Kong toy with the treats and into the freezer it went! (This actually made two).
Bruce seemed to like it- he watched me impatiently hoping he would get one right away. Sorry dude- freezer it is. I’m wondering what other concoctions I can slip in healthily for him? Next try; blueberries, banana and greek yogurt.
But- have you seen this thing?
It’s a Kong brush. Seriously the best invention ever. Cleaning these rubber miracle toys is quite the chore without it!
I now have a happy puppy and a little less (puppy mommy) guilt to carry around. So I can rest easy, for tonight that is.
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